Gatherings and Parties

Time spent together around the dinner table, enjoying seasonal food and exquisite wines, is a truly wonderful thing.

Private Dining

  • Farmhouse Kitchen

    A beautiful open plan kitchen overlooking the Farmhouse lawn. With its sliding windows on two sides, it is casual and relaxed for delicious meals.

    Seating up to 16 guests.

  • Home Kitchen

    The Home Kitchen, with glass doors opening onto the Olive Garden, is an immersive space where the chefs cook before you. This space is at the heart of our cookery school, where Thyme began.

    Seating up to 24 guests.

  • Tithe Barn

    Dating back to the 16th century, the Tithe Barn is steeped in history, characterised in the original beams and rubble walls.

    This space can host drinks or dinner parties for up to 36 guests. When Thyme is booked exclusively, the Tithe Barn capacity increases to 62 guests.

Sample Private Dining Menus

  • £110.00 per person, available for group bookings only.

    White & Rye Sourdough

    English Oysters (£10.00 Supplement)

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    To Start - choose one starter for the group

    Porchetta Tonnato

    Duck Liver Pate, Pickles & Toast

    Beetroot Salad, Soft Boiled Egg, Mustard Cream & Horseradish

    Grilled Calcots, Romesco & Picada

    Crab, Fennel, Lemon & Celery Salad (£5.00 Supplement)

    Mackerel, Polenta & Agretti

    -

    Mains - choose one main for the group

    Cod, Olive Oil Mash, Gremolata

    Sea Bream, Spinach & Artichoke

    Guinea Fowl, Beans, Lemon & Radicchio

    Hogget, Beans, Bagna Cauda & Cime Di Rapa

    Artichoke Risotto

    Potato Pave, Griled Radicchio & Beetroot

    Served With Seasonal Greens & Potatoes

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    Puddings - choose one pudding for the group

    Almond Tart, Cream, Custard & Ice Cream

    Pavlova, Rhubarb, Cream & Lemon Curd

    Gateau Ste Victoire & Chocolate Sauce

    Chocolate Mousse & Shortcake

    Lemon Posset

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    Add A Cheese Course For £12 Per Person

    PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

  • Available for bookings from 1st - 26th December

    From £125 per person, for group bookings only

    Sourdough bread & butter

    English oysters (£10.00pp supplement)

    -

    To Start - choose one starter for the group

    Beetroot, soft boiled egg, mustard cream & horseradish

    Blue cheese, pear, fennel & walnut salad

    Cured salmon, pickled cucumber & toast

    Burrata, pickled pumpkin, hazelnut & sage

    Duck liver pate, cornichons & toast

    Roasted Jerusalem artichoke soup (add black truffle £15pp)

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    Mains - choose one main for the group

    Potato pave with roast pumpkins & chestnuts

    Brill & artichoke

    Roast sirloin of beef, roast potatoes, horseradish, pickled walnut, watercress

    Roast turkey, roast potatoes, cranberry sauce, bread sauce, pickled prune, roasted onion, chipolata, watercress

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    Puddings - choose one pudding for the group

    St Emilion au chocolat

    Prune & Armagnac tart, cream & vanilla ice cream

    Figgy pudding, cream & ice cream

    Clementine & Campari sorbet

    Poached pear, roasted almond ice cream and spiced tuille

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    Cheese (£12pp supplement)

    PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Merrymaking in the Restaurants

  • Chef's Table

    Positioned next to the open kitchen, you are immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of the Ox Barn restaurant with a view of our talented chefs at work.

    Seating up to 16 guests.

  • Large Tables

    Celebrate the season with those who matter most, in a warm, welcoming setting, perfect for smaller groups.

    Ox Barn, groups up to 8.

    The Swan, groups up to 12.

  • The Garden Room

    Our private pub dining room is complete with its own bar, making it the perfect space for casual parties.

    Seating up to 24 guests.

Sample Private Dining Menu

  • £110.00 per person, available for group bookings only.

    White & Rye Sourdough

    English Oysters (£10.00 Supplement)

    -

    To Start - choose one starter for the group

    Porchetta Tonnato

    Duck Liver Pate, Pickles & Toast

    Beetroot Salad, Soft Boiled Egg, Mustard Cream & Horseradish

    Grilled Calcots, Romesco & Picada

    Crab, Fennel, Lemon & Celery Salad (£5.00 Supplement)

    Mackerel, Polenta & Agretti

    -

    Mains - choose one main for the group

    Cod, Olive Oil Mash, Gremolata

    Sea Bream, Spinach & Artichoke

    Guinea Fowl, Beans, Lemon & Radicchio

    Hogget, Beans, Bagna Cauda & Cime Di Rapa

    Artichoke Risotto

    Potato Pave, Griled Radicchio & Beetroot

    Served With Seasonal Greens & Potatoes

    -

    Puddings - choose one pudding for the group

    Almond Tart, Cream, Custard & Ice Cream

    Pavlova, Rhubarb, Cream & Lemon Curd

    Gateau Ste Victoire & Chocolate Sauce

    Chocolate Mousse & Shortcake

    Lemon Posset

    -

    Add A Cheese Course For £12 Per Person

    PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

  • Available 1st - 26th December | £55 per person

    Please choose two starters, one main, and one dessert for the table

    Starter (choose two)

    Prawn cocktail

    Country terrine, pickles

    Cured trout & cucumber salad

    Pear, blue cheese, chicory & walnut salad

    or

    For the whole table

    Baked vacherin, potatoes, pickles, salami (£10/head supp)

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    Main (choose one)

    Beef bourguignon & mash

    Slow baked pork belly, mash

    Fish pie

    Lentils, pumpkin, chestnuts & green sauce

    Roast sirloin & trimmings (£20/head supp)

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    Pudding (choose one)

    Steamed ginger pudding

    Baked rice pudding, cream

    Chocolate mousse, cream & amaretti

  • Available 1st - 26th December | £55 per person

    Please choose two starters, one main, and one dessert for the table

    Starter (choose two)

    Prawn cocktail

    Country terrine, pickles

    Cured trout & cucumber salad

    Pear, blue cheese, chicory & walnut salad

    or

    For the whole table

    Baked vacherin, potatoes, pickles, salami (£10/head supp)

    -

    Main (choose one)

    Beef bourguignon & mash

    Slow baked pork belly, mash

    Fish pie

    Lentils, pumpkin, chestnuts & green sauce

    Roast sirloin & trimmings (£20/head supp)

    -

    Pudding (choose one)

    Steamed ginger pudding

    Baked rice pudding, cream

    Chocolate mousse, cream & amaretti

Spend the Night

  • Bedrooms

    From a warming welcome drink, to a stocking full of festive delights, experience the magic of Thyme and make our village within a village your home-from-home during the most wonderful time of year.

  • The Farmhouse

    Our 8-bedroom Farmhouse exclusively offers a private home feel with access to all that Thyme has to offer. The house has been designed for supremely comfortable get-togethers and lazy country stays.

  • Thyme Exclusive

    If you are looking for that home away from home, take the keys to Thyme and call it your own for a few days. For those seeking a truly memorable stay, we offer exclusive hire of the estate, allowing you and your guests to indulge in the beauty and tranquility of Thyme without any interruptions.

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