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.
sample menu's
three course £85
our wholemeal loaf, butter & dripping
starters
blanquette of Honington pheasant, leek & trompette
raviolo of gurnard, heritage carrot & bouillabaisse
radicchio & Belgian endive, cultured cream, tarragon
mains
fallow buck, Jerusalem artichoke, sauce financier
Cornish monkfish, smoked potato & braised cuttlefish
hen-of-the-woods mushroom tart & wild onion
cheese
Yoredale from Curlew Dairy, “Whatcote cake” & local honey £12
desserts
soufflé of orchard apples from up the road, buttermilk ice cream
mont blanc, chestnut & medlar
coffee or tea & petits fours £12
chef’s tasting £110
wine pairing £95
venison consommé
smoked trout quiche, apple
our duck liver parfait, prune, ginger
our wholemeal loaf
butter & dripping
blanquette of Honington pheasant
leek & trompette
Cornish monkfish
smoked potato & braised cuttlefish
Winderton fallow deer
Jerusalem artichoke from a neighbour, sauce financière
Yoredale from Curlew Dairy
Whatcote Cake & local honey
(£12)
Mont Blanc
chestnut & medlar
coffee or tea & petits fours
(£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.