
our food
Our food
Richard, Solanche, and the team at The Royal Oak are proud to offer Michelin-starred dining on the edge of the Cotswolds, with a seasonally led menu rooted in wild food and sustainability. We work closely with a small network of producers who share our commitment to responsible farming and low-impact practices. Much of our game comes from nearby estates, supporting local wildlife management.
We source vegetables, rare-breed meats, and eggs from regenerative farms just a stone’s throw from the pub—strengthening our ties to the land and community with every dish.
Due to the nature of our evolving menu, we’re unable to accommodate dietary restrictions that pose a serious health risk, such as dairy, nut, or egg allergies. We are also not equipped to offer vegan menus. However, we’re happy to cater for vegetarian, pescatarian, and gluten-free diets with 48 hours’ notice. Thank you for your understanding.
three course £85
chef’s tasting menu £110
our wholemeal loaf, butter & dripping
starters
sunflower seed royale, Jerusalem artichoke & tarragon
raviolo of gurnard, carrot & saffron, Bouillabaisse sauce
pâté en croûte of partridge, cep & leek
mains
hen-of-the-woods tart, wild onion, sauce Soubise
cod, celeriac, brown shrimp, chervil, Sherry beurre blanc
fallow deer, Autumn squash, damson & Sauce Financier
cheese
Yoredale, “Whatcote cake” & local honey £12
desserts
mille feuille, orchard pear, caramel & foraged walnut
rum baba of locally-picked mirabelles & wild chamomile
tasting menu
£110
Available all week
sample menu
snacks from the kitchen
our wholemeal loaf, butter & dripping
raviolo
locally-grown courgette, mint & yoghurt
Cornish cod
summer tomatoes, fennel and crab
roe buck
butternut squash, damson from up the road & Sauce Financier
Yoredale from Curlew Dairy
"Whatcote cake" & local honey
£12
fig & fig leaf
rum baba of locally-picked mirabelles & wild chamomile
coffee or tea
warm chocolate sabayon & birch tartlet £12
Dining Room
Wednesday - Thursday: 18:30–20:00
Friday – Saturday: 12:30–13:30 & 18:30–20:30
Contact
Solanche & Richard Craven
The Royal Oak, Whatcote
Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 5EF
theteam@
📞 01295 688100
Work With Us
Whether you're in hospitality, or a grower, supplier or maker, we'd love to hear from you about future collaborations.
Corkage
Corkage is £45 per 750ml bottle. On Wednesdays, we offer one bottle (750ml) free to share between two guests enjoying the tasting menu.