Dining
“The splendid simplicity of perfect English cooking”
Nick Wentworth is a rarity among modern English cooks. He actually prefers the kitchen to the television studio and sourcing genuine local ingredients to celebrity book signing.
Nick’s passion is not fame but presenting food that is filled with its own flavour. Bringing out the best in local meats and game, seasonal fish and seafood and the freshest of vegetables is his deceptively simple art. Having built up a stable of local suppliers and working in close partnership with Julian Pughe, who has cared for the hotel’s traditional potager garden for more than twenty years, Nick’s cooking starts with the finest of ingredients. His skill is not to add flavour but to release the true taste of fine, fresh food itself.
Originally part of the team at the Michelin-starred Chesil Rectory, Winchester and afterwards the award winning Greyhound gastro pub in Stockbridge, he has come into his own as part of the family business that is Howard’s House.
Working in an intuitive partnership with General Manager, Noele Thompson, he takes pride in presenting a table that is essentially English, in tune with the seasons and in harmony with the best sustainable practices.
Not only will you find an ever-changing choice on the table d’hôte or à la carte menus, Nick is also very happy to produce particular favourites on request and can source the best of English produce in its own season to order.
Surrender to the warm and genuinely knowledgeable attention of restaurant manager Simon Greenwood and enjoy the unhurried pleasures of the ever-changing seasons.
Tea on the Terrace
We will now be providing Howard’s House Cream teas for those who wish to wile away a few hours on the terrace or in the gardens of the hotel. Guests are offered their choice of tea, from English breakfast or Earl Grey to an array of loose leaf and flowering teas along with delicious home made scones, Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry jam. Large parties are asked to book in advance
Howard’s House Hampers
We are now offering a selection of gourmet hampers. Should you wish to spend the day on the riverbank or go walking on one of many delightful walks in the area, or simply care for an alfresco lunch in the countryside these delicious hampers carefully created by Chef Nick Wentworth will be perfect for you. Please ask Noële Thompson or Simon Greenwood for details.
Summer Terrace Grill
Now that summer is almost upon us it is the perfect time for outdoor grills and family parties. We are delighted to be able to offer a personalised grilled lunch or dinner for any groups wishing to have exclusive use of our new terrace. Each event is personally planned with the HHH team, so if a terrace party may interest you, please contact Noële Thompson or Simon Greenwood.