FARNCOMBE ESTATE’S BLOG
Bash vs. Blanchard: Carrot Challenge
The Dormy Head to Head is back, and with a New Year brings new challenges set by tough cookie, Culinary Director, Martin Burge. This ... read more
David’s Fish Fry-days
This year our fab Head Chef, David Hall, is back and this time he is spicing up our Friday night suppers with some fish-tastic recipes. read more
No-so-dry January Bread and Butter Pud
This January, our willpower is falling at the wayside, in favour of Rich's proper puds. This week we're desserting...the January diet ... read more
Plant Power
Last year, we spent more time (than ever!) indoors meaning that many of us have become new parents, plant parents that is. From cacti ... read more
Christmas with Rosanna Falconer
From decking your halls to perfecting the party playlist, we're super excited to have sat down (virtually, of course) with the fabulous read more
Bash vs. Blanchard: Mushroom Challenge
In this week's Head to Head Dormy dynamic duo, Kathryn Bash and Mathieu Blanchard, will be getting your tastebuds tingling with two ... read more
David’s Monkfish KFC Fakeaway
This week Head Chef, David Hall, is taking on the Colonel and swapping his little ones Friday night takeaway for a fishy fakeaway. But ... read more
Rich’s Spiced Apple Pie
Crisp apples, dusted with cinnamon and enclosed in a buttery pastry, nothing beats a classic apple pie. Served with a scoop of vanilla ... read more
Rich’s Game Changer Pie
This week Rich is changing the game and showing you how to create his delicious Red Wine and Vension Pie. This seasonal savoury pie ... read more
Bash vs. Blanchard: Egg Challenge
For the next couple of weeks Dormy dynamic duo, Kathryn Bash and Mathieu Blanchard, will be going head (Chef) to head (Chef) in a ... read more
David’s Lobster Burger Fakeaway
It's no easy feat keeping the kids fed and watered, let alone on a Friday night when the "T" word is often the hot topic of ... read more
The Perfect Pork Pie
This week Rich will be showing us how to make a proper pub-classic, pork pie! Enjoy this perfect pie hot or cold, as a light lunch or ... read more
Bash vs. Blanchard: Onion Challenge
For the next couple of weeks Dormy dynamic duo, Kathryn Bash and Mathieu Blanchard, will be going head (Chef) to head (Chef) in a ... read more
Sweetie (Potato) Pie
Rich is back, cooking up a storm from home and for the next couple of weeks will be sharing his recipes for the perfect, seasonal pies. read more
Bash’s Bonfire Cake
Guys, Fawkes at the ready because our fabulous Head Chef, Kathryn Bash, is back and this time with the perfect recipe to fire up your ... read more
#SupportLocal
So 2020 has thrown a few spanners in the works. That is why throughout the whole month of August we're giving a social salute to all of read more
Bash’s Strawberry and Tarragon Cookies
To celebrate National Cookie Day Bash is back and has whipped up a batch of her warm strawberry and tarragon cookies. Act fast because ... read more
Perfecting Al Fresco Dining with Rosanna Falconer
Warmer days and lighter nights can only mean one thing, British summertime has crept up on us without us even knowing it. That is why ... read more
Bash’s Sourdough from Scratch
This week we have a recipe you will just loaf. Bash is back and this time she is showing us the secrets behind making perfect sourdough read more
Ellie and Taylor’s Smokin’ Sushi
It's International Sushi Day so Ellie and Taylor are back, ready to rock and sushi roll with a delicious recipe for avocado and smoked ... read more
John’s Foxhill Fudge
It's National Fudge Day so John is back and showing you all how to achieve confectionary perfection with his recipe for melt in the ... read more
Mathieu’s Hearty Onion Soup
Move over cream of tomato there's another soup in town. As normal British summertime weather, grey and cloudy, resumes we thought what ... read more
Bash’s Jam-tastic Doughnuts
It's National Doughnut Day, so we couldn't miss the opportunity to share Bash's jamtastic doughnuts! Golden brown, dusted with vanilla ... read more
Rich’s Garlic and Truffle Baked Wigmore
It's National Cheese Day so Rich is back with a lipsmackingly Gouda recipe. Get your tastebuds tingling with his delicious baked garlic read more
National Rosé Day
It's National Rosé Day on Saturday 13th June, to celebrate we have teamed up with Corney and Barrow for something really, really grape. read more
David’s BBQ Spatchcock Chicken
It's National BBQ week, so David is back and this week he is showing you how to make delicious BBQ honey glazed spatchcock chicken, ... read more
Ellie and Taylor’s Wild Garlic Pesto
Stirred into pasta, dolloped on salads or drizzled on fish, we're struggling to think what doesn't go perfectly with pesto. Dynamic ... read more
Ellie and Taylor’s Asparagus Starter
Perfectly paired with poached egg, parmesan aioli and flavoursome nettle pesto, Ellie and Taylor's recipe is ideal for a sensational ... read more
David’s BBQ Sea Bream
This week David is playing homage to our Feasting on the Deck recipes with his seriously yummy, fishy feast of BBQ sea bream stuffed ... read more
Rich’s Chocolate and Banana Cake
Send your tastebuds tingling with Rich's twist on a classic banana bread, with his chocolate and banana cake. Packed with rich ... read more
David’s Oh My Cod-Cakes
Oh my cod, do we have a recipe for you. Rustle up a fishy feast with David's delicious fish cake recipe. Coated in breadcrumbs with a ... read more
Mama Bash’s Tea Bread
To celebrate #nationalteaday we’re going to let you in on a little secret…Mama Bash’s tea bread recipe! We will be revealing her top PG read more
Rich’s Beef Burgers
What is that? Is that a glimpse of the British summertime we can see in the distance? Which can only mean one thing, it's time to dust ... read more
David’s Fakeaway Pizza
Make the most of your leftovers and bring a taste of Italy to the dinner table with Head Chef David Hall's fakeaway pizza, the perfect ... read more
Harvey’s Orchard Fizz
Normally seen shaking things up behind the bar, Harvey, Bar Manager at The Fish has agreed to share his top tips for ... read more
David’s Spring Minestrone Soup
Put a spring in your soup with The Fish Hotel's Head Chef David Hall’s Spring Minestrone Soup recipe, perfect for using up leftovers to read more
Ellie and Taylor’s Cumin Granola
If the Easter weekend has left you (like us) feeling full to the brim with hot cross buns, lamb and well...chocolate, chocolate and ... read more
John’s Easter Eggs
From warm hot cross buns filled with sweet, strawberry jam to copious amounts of chocolate, we’re excited to hop, skip and...eat our ... read more
Bash’s Raspberry Pavlova
A light fruity center encased in crisp meringue and delicate whipped cream, Kathryn "Bash's" Raspberry Pavlova is the perfect sweet ... read more
Rich’s Risotto
Bring the taste of Italy to the dinner table this week with Rich’s Mushroom and Truffle Risotto. This hearty rice dish is perfect for ... read more
The Life of Pie
To celebrate #BritishPieWeek we headed to Foxhill Manor to get Head Chef, Richard Thorpe’s step by step guide to the perfect pie. read more
Say Hello to Winter in the Cotswolds
From whizzing around English heritage sites on e-bikes to adrenaline pumping husky rides, the Cotswolds are full of hidden gems making ... read more
Ginger panna cotta
It’s that special time of the month again where our chefs share with you another one of their indulgent recipes. This month, it's a ... read more
Jon’s Oat & Pecan Biscuits
It’s that special time of the month again where our chefs share with you another one of their indulgent recipes. This month, it's Jon's read more
Chocolate Crémeux
Some chefs can be a bit tight-lipped when it comes to spilling their kitchen secrets, but Martin’s a generous sort, so we’re sure he ... read more
Martin Burge joins Farncombe
Martin has been appointed culinary director of the estate following his departure from Whatley Manor after a 13 year tenure in which he read more
New Garden Room Tasting Menu
Following the appointment in July of Sam Bowser as Head Chef at Dormy House in the Cotswolds, Sam has worked closely with Culinary Director … read more
Dormy House crowned Hotel of the Year
Farncombe Estate is delighted to announce that the Dormy House Hotel & Spa has won Country House Hotel of the Year and overall Hotel of the … read more
How to pick the perfect wedding venue
Excluding, of course, your choice of spouse, the venue you decide to get married at is one of the first and most important decisions to read more
Things you won’t know about Cheltenham Races
Dating back to the early 1800s, Cheltenham Festival and Races are known to many across the whole of Britain. But let’s go back to 1815 ... read more
The post Bank Holiday guide to the rest of the week
Somewhere in our heads, we all have a fantasy of how the bank holiday will pan out. Our three-day break will unfold in a … read more
Recipe of the month – Moules Mariníere
Since it opened a couple of months back, The Fish Hotel’s new restaurant, Hook, has proven quite a hit, if we do say so ourselves. ... read more
5 rules to break at Foxhill Manor
Rules are, of course, essential to the functioning of a civilised society. They keep things fair, they prevent and settle disputes; ... read more
Hotel for dogs – in praise of the pooch
Most interspecies partnerships involve an element of give and take: rhinos and tickbirds; cleaner fish and potato cod; crocodiles and those … read more
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