
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 menus
our wholemeal loaf, butter & dripping
starters
guinea fowl blanquette, last year’s wild garlic & oyster mushroom
or
heritage beetroot, cultured cream & savoury granola
mains
fallow buck, heritage carrot & our damson port
or
hen-of-the-woods tart & wild onion
cheese
Yoredale “Whatcote cake” & local honey £12
desserts
rum baba of Yorkshire rhubarb & Douglas Fir
or
mille feuille of malt, honey & Honington hay
coffee or tea & chocolate “from down the road” £12
three courses £85
chef’s menu
snacks from kitchen
our wholemeal loaf, butter & dripping
Cornish cod
cuttlefish, pine, sauce braisage, Vin Jaune
fallow buck
heritage carrot, damson, house-cured venison, black truffle
Yoredale
“Whatcote Cake” & local honey £12
mock banana & bee pollen
rum baba
Yorkshire rhubarb & Douglas Fir
coffee or tea & chocolate “from down the road” £12
lunch £95
Dinner £110
wine pairing £95
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.