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DAY SPLITS ANNOUNCED FOR THE BIG FEASTIVAL

28/3/2019

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The music line-up day splits have been announced for the 2019 Big Feastival. 

Friday will see the Fun Lovin' Criminals, Lewis Capaldi and Rudimental headline, Jess Glynne and The Zutons will draw Saturday to a close while Elbow and the newly announced Jonas Blue will wrap up the festival in style. 

The Big Feastival takes place at Alex james' Farm in Kingham from the 23rd -25th August 2019.

thebigfeastival.com
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REVIEW: SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE PLOUGH AT COLD ASTON

26/3/2019

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We live in a weird world nowadays. Everyone with an Instagram account seems to be a blogger of some sort and feel entitled to free things everywhere they go. They bully businesses into believing that their 32 likes on a post and hyped up figures will get people flocking to their establishment. Believe me, they really don't. For businesses, this might be some cheap content to post on social media. A meal doesn't really cost that much and nobody will write anything bad if it's free so it's a win win. 

Sadly for me the tide has turned. I am someone who loves eating out. A piece of me dies inside when I'm referred to as a "blogger" as that is the last thing I am. The Cotswolds Gentleman has taken 3 years to grow into what it is today and to gain the trust from my loyal readers. I now won't attend "launch events" who invite every Tom, Dick and Harry just to fill the place, most of whom will never return. I will no longer eat at restaurants that just throw free meals to "blaggers" (a term I stole from Koj). Why would you gift someone an event invite or meal who has no influence or following whatsoever? For me it dilutes your brand. I may be wrong. 

Obviously in my line of work I am always offered complimentary meals, and yes I sometimes accept. However, I always pay for my meal with a tip of the value of my meal so the staff who worked so hard to produce my meal get something back. 

Last weekend we returned to The Plough at Cold Aston for a roast purely for the fact that it was so good when we visited 3 weeks before. 

"Please tell me you have the Truffle Cauliflower Cheese" was my only request. They did. 

Cold Aston is one of those villages that you would never have any real reason to drive through unless you are going to the pub or to see the mechanic. It's about 3 miles from Bourton on the Water and the same from Northleach. But not really in the middle if that makes sense? Google it. 

The pub is back to its best since Tom and Josie Hughes took it on (Tom was former manager at The Wheatsheaf in Northleach) and is quickly growing a big reputation. The busier the pub is, the more cars are dotted around the grass triangle out on the road forming a makeshift car park. Sunday was very busy. The sun obviously helped to with people eating outside. They are a lot braver than me. 

Our table ordered Red Ruby roast beefs. It arrived under a Yorkshire and on top of orange and cinnamon carrots, a parsnip that could have done with another 5 minutes and 3 roast potatoes, along with the truffle cauliflower cheese, greens, extra gravy and horseradish cream on the side. 

It was again very good and with a carafe of wine, a Guinness, a Cotswold Lager, Cotswolds Gin & Tonic, pint of coke and two lemonades our bill was a tiny bit over £100 which we all paid and we all also chipped in with the tip.

Whatever next?

coldastonplough.com
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EBRINGTON ARMS AND KILLINGWORTH CASTLE SCOOP TOP ORGANIC AWARD

26/3/2019

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The Ebrington Arms and Killingworth Castle have joined just 10 other pubs and restaurants throughout the whole of the UK to achieve 3 stars or above in the ‘Organic Served Here’ awards scheme, run by The Soil Association.

This means that both pubs are committed to offering between 50-75% organic produce on our menus.

A recent Soil Association poll revealed that 50% of people are more likely to choose a restaurant that highlights its ethical and sustainable credentials and 43% of people think that having organic on the menu makes a restaurant more appealing.

Check out both pubs on our Cotswold Pub Guide!
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CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2020 TICKETS NOW ON SALE

25/3/2019

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Yes we know the 2019 Festival only took place last week but you can secure your tickets for next year already. 

Tickets for The Festival™ presented by Magners are available from just £27 during the Magners Priority booking period until 10:59am on Friday 5th July 2019. 

The Festival™ takes place at Cheltenham racecourse from Tuesday 10th March - Friday 13th March 2020.

www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-tickets/the-festival
Bryon Frost
Cheltenham Festival Tickets
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THE WHITE SPOON RESTAURANT TO CLOSE

18/3/2019

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It was announced this morning that one of Cheltenham's finest restaurants is to close its doors on Sunday 24th March. 

Owner and head chef Chris White said in a statement on Facebook "It is with great sadness that Purdey & I are making the following announcement;

After three and half great years running our fantastic restaurant, Sunday 24th March 2019 will be The White Spoon's last service before we close permanently.

We have had such a fantastic time, creating, growing and running The White Spoon, a dream I have held for a long time. We are hugely proud of all that we have achieved.

Unfortunately, the challenges of running a business, especially in such a demanding industry, whilst trying to maintain a balance with a young family have proven too much of a stretch for us. As a partnership and a family, we have made the very difficult decision to move on and adapt what our lifestyle looks like.

We are thankful to you all our customers who have taken time to dine with us, in particular those of you who have become avid supporters, visiting regularly. Over the years there are those of you who have become less like customers and more like friends, to the whole White Spoon Team. We will miss you dearly.

We’d also like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you, to our staff, past and present who have shared our passion and shown great commitment. Whenever, the going got tough, we could always rely on certain people to dig deeper than ever asked.

Apologies, but this does mean that we will not be able to honour any bookings past the 25th March.

We hope that over the next week we will see a few of you to say goodbye. We have a number of tables available Thursday to Sunday, if you wish to visit us for one last taste of The White Spoon’s unique offering..… and I’m sure there will be a few bargains on our wine list this week!

All the best,

Chris, Purdey & Annie
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LEWIS CAPALDI TO HEADLINE BARN ON THE FARM 2019

17/3/2019

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The line-up for Barn on the Farm Festival is always one to look out for in the summer. Previous years have seen Ed Sheeran, Bastille, James Bay and Hozier all perform and this year it's no different with Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender and Maggie Rogers attending. 

The 10th anniverary of the festival takes place at Over Farm on 4th - 7th July 2019

You can find the full line-up and tickets at www.barnonthefarm.co.uk 
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THE BELL INN AT LANGFORD TO OPEN RESIDENCY AT SOHO FARMHOUSE

1/3/2019

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The Little Bell Residency at Soho Farmhouse is launching next week on Thursday 7th March.

Peter Creed and Tom Noest from The Bell at Langford will be serving a menu of good, simple food with an organic and natural wine list in The Shack at Soho Farmhouse.

The menu will have hearty, classic, British dishes with wood-fired options, whole fish and joints of meat - including kid goat scrumpet & ketchup, whole lemon sole with monksbeard and calms, pigs head and potato pie, custard tart & rhubarb, and rollright, bread & mum’s chutney. 

Opening Times
Monday: Lunch 12 – 3, Dinner 6 – 10 
Tuesday: Closed 
Wednesday: Closed 
Thursday: Lunch 12 – 3, Dinner 6 – 10 
Friday: Lunch 12 – 3, Dinner 6 – 10 
Saturday: Lunch 12 – 3, Dinner 6 – 10 
Sunday: Feast* 12 – 3, Dinner 6 – 10 
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