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
Winderton fallow deer, 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)
National Restaurant Month
(please quote National Restaurant Month when booking)
set three course £55
(available Wednesday and Thursday evenings
Friday and Saturday lunch)
our wholemeal loaf, butter & dripping
velouté of cauliflower
with fresh ewes curd and douglas fir
...
Wood Pigeon Wellington
with heritage carrot and thyme
...
soufflé of orchard apples from up the road
cinnamon ice cream
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.