Enjoy treats galore – and find inventive ways to use seasonal squash well – The White Hart in Fyfield
‘Tis the season to do creative things with a pumpkin… But, step away from the carving tools, and put yourself in the capable hands of The White Hart at Fyfield.
Foodies are rightly spellbound by this stunning restaurant and pub, which occupies a beautifully converted 15th century chantry house, with its own kitchen garden in one of the country’s prettiest spots.
If you haven’t been (it’s amazing how many lifelong locals haven’t), you’re in for a treat, and if you’re quick (today!) you can enjoy the frighteningly good Halloween menu. This has been crafted by Grahame Wickham, who joined as head chef earlier this year at the small family-run business owned by chef Mark Chandler and his wife Kay.
Popular favourites which show the kitchen’s skills and might well blow your mind include popular nibbles such as Korean chicken, pickled red onion, chilli and sesame. From the off, you know you’re in excellent hands but make sure to arrive hungry to make room for the epic feasts which feel fitting in the gorgeous baronial dining room: think doors heavy enough for any Hammer horror film, antlers galore and gloriously comfortable thrones and banquettes to settle into for a whole afternoon.
You’re pretty much guaranteed the royal treatment, which is the same as accorded to the best in seasonal produce (you can often find the chefs foraging locally) including the monkfish bourguignon, smoked pancetta, wild mushrooms, Grelot onions, spinach puree, red wine jus (£32), or pan-roasted duck breast, confit Roscoff onion, wilted greens, toasted pumpkin seeds, sweet potato fondant, preserved plums, balsamic and plum ketchup, duck and plum sauce (£31).
But, impossible as this sounds, make sure you have room to try the puddings which are a whole other level! From the incredible nutty and nice concoction of chocolate delice with peanut butter and the pumpkin cheesecake, your heart will be won by a brain-melting array of flavours, as well as the homemade ice creams, from pear through to coffee and caramel.
Admirably, the team working their magic at this gourmet destination are as passionate about food as they are sustainability. This week, the whole menu has done more to demonstrate the power of the pumpkin than a whole showroom of jack-o-lanterns. They are also giving out delicious pumpkin recipes to help you use your pumpkin leftovers and carve, cook and squash food waste together!
So, book in to find out how The White Hart has scooped a whole array of awards as well as two AA Rosettes held for 17 years and earned the die-hard love of diners and drinkers.
More to follow, but for now: upcoming highlights include Game Night on 14th November and a festive gift fair on 5th December.
Call 01865390585, visit The White Hart Fyfield, Oxfordshire | Restaurants in Oxfordshire or pop in!
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