Cotswolds – Past Events
Lunch with AGM at Ronnies of Thornbury
April 24, 2024
The AGM will take place at 1215pm in the function room of the restaurant. Lunch will follow the AGM.
Ronnies of Thornbury is along standing favourite of the Cotswolds Bailliage. The venue is located close to Bristol with easy access from the M5 and ample parking nearby. It is also served by rail.
2024 Programme of Events
February 22, 2024
Our 2024 Programme is a mix of lunches; dinners and an early evening summer soiree. It includes two Michelin Star Restaurants ;a trip across the border to Wales and plans for a festive black tie dinner.
We will begin our year in Cheltenham on Thursday 22 February at Michelin recommended Prithvi. The Cotswolds AGM will take place on April 24 at 1230pm prior to lunch.
LUNCH at Prithvi Cheltenham
February 22, 2024
We will assemble at 1230pm and enjoy a lively Bergamot Aperitif before lunch service at 1 pm. The cost will be £100 per member and £110 to non members. There is plenty of room for guests at this Michelin rated central Cheltenham venue.
https://prithvirestaurant.com/
The Nook on Five, Cheltenham
October 17, 2023
THE VENUE and DATE FOR OCTOBER HAS CHANGED. Lunch will no longer be hosted at Buckland Manor.
The Nook on Five in Cheltenham
October 17, 2023
Join us for far reaching views and food from the local area at this new rooftop restaurant.
Please make your selection from Plant or the Land and Sea menu. A non alcoholic option is available.
With Wine Flight 90 Members Non Members 100 Non alcoholic option 75 Members Non Members 85
Whatley Manor, near Malmesbury
August 23, 2023
Lunch with Chef Ricki Weston Join us on August 23 at Whatley Manor near Malmesbury is set in 12 acres of glorious English Country Gardens providing a stunning setting for this late summer event with Michelin Chef Rikki Weston. MEMBERS £95 NON MEMBERS £105
Whatley Manor (SN16 0RB) (What3Words:science;marzipan;orders) nearest station is Chippenham and a taxi will take approximately 20 minutes to the hotel.
The Ethicurean, near Bristol
June 21, 2023
Lunch with Great British Menu Chef Mark McCabe at the Michelin Green Star restaurant. This is a joint event with SouthWest Bailliage. Set within the rolling hills of the Mendip in the Bristol countryside, the Michelin Green starred ‘The Ethicurean’, co-owned by Matthew Pennington and Head Chef Mark McCabe is one of the most picturesque and tranquil dining experiences in the UK. It is a love letter to nature, the British countryside and the wilds. Here, guests re-connect with their surroundings and encounter new tastes, flavours and textures; the experience begins as you enter the front gates.
Iford Manor, near Freshford
April 18, 2023
We are pleased to share the details of what promises to be a lovely harbinger to Spring at Iford Manor (https://www.ifordmanor.co.uk/) where the ethos rests on the principles of honesty, locality and freshness, with many ingredients coming from the Iford Manor walled garden or the Iford Estate and almost all of the fayre produced in-house.
The Walcot, Bath
February 22, 2023
A hearty winter lunch from Chef Charlie Hopkins. Menu and accompanying wines attached with comments included from the sommelier.
La Terra, Bath
October 20, 2022
An Italian Lunch to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Cotswolds Bailliage hosted by Vito Scaduto.
Royal Crescent Hotel Bath
November 22, 2013
Dinner at one of the leading hotels in the south west in conjunction with Thames Valley Baillage
Ston Easton Park
November 26, 2009
Dinner at Ston Easton Park a suberb Palladian mansion house set in extensive grounds. It has all the igredients for a memorable dining experience.
The Randolph Hotel
October 23, 2009
We move to Oxford where Chaine member Michael Grenge is General Manager. This is a joint venture event with Thames Valley Bailliage.
The Old Bell
September 17, 2009
Luncheon at The Old Bell Hotel Malmesbury, we can expect excellant service organised by restaurant manager and sommelier Saverio Buchicchio to present wonderful food prepared by Head Chef Tom Raines, a great combination.
Thornbury Castle
August 13, 2009
Luncheon at Thornbury Castle. With General Manager and Chaine member Brian Jarvis in charge we are guaranteed an excellent luncheon. We will dine in the newly refurbished Tudor room, an experience in itself.
Garden Party
July 19, 2009
Why not come and join us in John & Stephanie’s lovely garden in rural Horton.
The Old Passage Inn
May 14, 2009
Luncheon: The Old Passage Inn is situated on the East bank of the river Severn. It specialises in Sea food and is an experience not to miss.
The Royal Crescent Hotel
April 3, 2009
Dinner at the Royal Crescent Hotel where Chaine member and General Manager Sharon Love is in charge. We can expect a high standard in food, wine and service at this wonderful venue.
Cotswolds AGM and Luncheon at Huntstrete House
January 25, 2009
Cotswolds AGM and an outstanding Luncheon menu to be savored in this lovely Country House Hotel that is set in almost 100 acres of glorious grounds at the edge of the Mendip Hills. (Lounge Suits).
