Recipes & restaurant reviews

Berkshire’s top chefs share their top tips for Christmas cooking

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Ellie Fells

Some of the county’s best chefs reveal what they’re up to this festive season, and offer their advice on how to create that perfect Christmas Day feast

Read full story »

Meeting the team behind these bar snacks made in Berkshire

Monday, December 17, 2018 Janice Raycroft

What a busy bunch! We managed to catch up with the Made for Drink team as they prepared for Christmas orders (Photo by Maureen McLean)

Want to impress drinks party guests? The ultimate bar snacks are now being made in Berkshire, thanks to a father of three’s determination to pursue his dream

Read full story »

The Vineyard head chef Robby Jenks’s Devonshire cod recipe

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Robby Jenks, head chef at The Vineyard in Newbury shares a recipe for his Devonshire cod

Read full story »

New Five A Day project coordinator Yvonne Redgrave

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Five A Day project provides a welcome boost for healthy eating and those who lovingly grow the produce and flowers

Read full story »

The Vineyard head chef Robby Jenks’s Devonshire cod recipe

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Robby Jenks, head chef at The Vineyard in Newbury shares a recipe for his Devonshire cod

Read full story »

Q&A with The Primal Pantry founder Suzie Walker

Monday, January 28, 2019

We catch up with Suzie Walker, the founding force behind Berkshire-based snack bar company, The Primal Pantry

Read full story »

Meeting the team behind these bar snacks made in Berkshire

Monday, December 17, 2018 Janice Raycroft

Want to impress drinks party guests? The ultimate bar snacks are now being made in Berkshire, thanks to a father of three’s determination to pursue his dream

Read full story »

Ad Feature Step Into Spring with The Fairfax Arms

Friday, February 15, 2019 Charlotte Broomes

Enjoy a relaxing mid week stay and a delicious 2 course dinner at The Fairfax Arms.

Read full story »

Ad Feature The Kitchen at Chewton Glen - Cook with Shelina Permalloo

Monday, February 11, 2019

Join us for an exciting cookery class with TV Chef, Author and Restaurateur Shelina Permalloo.

Read full story »

Ad Feature The Kitchen at Chewton Glen - Cook with Laurence Henry

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Cook with Laurence Henry at The Kitchen, Chewton Glen

After being crowned 2018’s MasterChef UK: The Professional’s winner and with an impressive résumé working under the culinary navigation of Michelin Starred Chefs, suffice to say we are very excited to welcome Chef Laurence Henry to The Kitchen Cookery School.

Read full story »

Ad Feature The Kitchen at Chewton Glen - Cook with Healthy Chef Steph

Monday, February 4, 2019

Healthy Chef Steph Elswood at The Kitchen, Chewton Glen

We’re excited to welcome Healthy Chef Steph Elswood to the Cookery School.

Read full story »

Ad Feature Tudors Restaurant at The White Hart Two Course Set Lunch

Thursday, January 31, 2019

2 Course Set Lunch Menu at Tudors Restaurant

Join us for this great offer and come in from the cold this February.

Read full story »

Restaurants

The story behind Mrs B’s Kitchen Café in Newbury

Monday, February 11, 2019 Sophie Tweedale

Emma Benson – aka Mrs B – is bringing her own brand of culinary magic to a new cafe in Newbury. We chatted to the caterer turned cafe entrepreneur to find out what’s in store…

Read full story »

10 places for Valentine’s Day and romantic dining in Berkshire

Friday, February 1, 2019

Boulters Lock by Ollie Harding, Flickr, CC BY 2.0

We take a look at some of the most romantic dining venues in Berkshire, perfect for a visit this Valentine’s Day

Read full story »

Eating out in Berkshire - Best restaurants

Friday, February 1, 2019

Burger by Alpha (CC BY-NC 2.0) via flic.kr/p/qZapS5. Text added with canva.com.

Whether you’re looking for fine dining, pub food, a romantic meal for 2 or a taste of something from further afield, eating out in Berkshire really has something for everyone. Here’s our guide to the best local restaurants and pubs

Read full story »

10 of the best restaurants in Reading

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Harry Maddock

London Street Brasserie by Gillie Rhodes (CC BY-NC 2.0) via flic.kr/p/cmXmdw

From Reading town centre to the suburbs of Caversham, we round up some of the best places to eat in the county town

Read full story »

Reviewing The Dundas Arms in Kintbury

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Sarah Rodi

At riverside destination pub The Dundas Arms, Sarah Rodi enjoyed a true taste of the British countryside

Read full story »

Chef Profiles

Berkshire’s top chefs share their top tips for Christmas cooking

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Ellie Fells

Some of the county’s best chefs reveal what they’re up to this festive season, and offer their advice on how to create that perfect Christmas Day feast

Read full story »

Chef Chris Wheeler on his first ever cookbook

Monday, September 10, 2018 Jan Raycroft

Flying in the flag... and Chris is championing UK beef and lamb © Maureen McLean Photography

Stoke Park’s chef has his first cookbook out, so you create culinary masterpieces at home to impress family and friends

Read full story »

Meeting MasterChef: The Professionals winner Craig Johnston

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Claire Pitcher

Craig with the treasured Masterchef trophy in the restaurant

From being the youngest winner of MasterChef: The Professionals to a menu for the French President, it’s all in a day’s work for easy-going Craig Johnston

Read full story »