Thames Valley – Past Events
Dinner in the Churchill War Rooms
November 4, 2023
Join us for an exclusive dinner in the very rooms where Winston Churchill and his cabinet led Britain to victory during the Second World War.
Déjeuner Amical at the Running Horses in Dorking, April 16
April 16, 2023
Our venue is The Running Horses in Dorking, a former coaching Inn with over 400 years of history. Today part of the newly formed Little & Large Pub Company.
Support the Clink Charity-July 12th 2022
July 12, 2022
Come & join us for lunch at High Down Prison and help support our Chaine Charity. EMAIL thames@chaine.co.uk if you require a booking form
Dinner at the Black Radish in Wimbledon
March 26, 2022
A new restaurant for us to try in the heart of SW19
We only have 22 places available so please book as soon as the form comes out
Pre Christmas Dinner at Pennyhill Park
November 20, 2021
A return to one of our favourite venues for a festive get together with our friends from Chilterns Bailliage. £140 inclusive of a canape reception, sumptuous 3 course dinner with paired wines
if you need a booking form please email thames@chaine.co.uk
Tour of Brooklands Museum (as featured on the TV series, Secrets of the Transport museum) & Lunch
October 23, 2021
Your chance to have a guided tour of this iconic museum, drinks amongst the exhibits followed by lunch £110 inclusive of entrance fees, the Concorde experience, pre lunch drinks and a 4 course lunch.
Lunch at the Dysart
July 7, 2021
Booking forms & details have already been sent via your Bailli. Should you wish to book please email thames@chaine.co.uk
Join us at Kinghams in Shere-POSTPONED
May 16, 2020
A return to an old favourite of Thames Valley members
Lunch at the Dysart in Petersham
March 14, 2020
Join us at this wonderful restaurant, Michelin Star winner and newest Thames Valley Chaine member
Young Professionals dinner at the Dorchester
January 20, 2020
Help support our young professionals at this prestigious venue
Lunch at the Dysart
June 15, 2019
Summertime and the livin’ is easy…… We return to this wonderfully appointed establishment in Petersham where our hosts will be Barny Taylor and Chef Kenneth Culhane.
English Wine Week with Albury Vineyard at The Anchor
May 30, 2019
Our Professionnel du Vin, Nick Wenham of Albury Vineyard’s is partnering with Simon Drake to put on a special dinner at the Anchor in Ripley to celebrate English Wine Week on Thursday 30th May.
Chef patron of The Anchor and Sorrel, Steve Drake, together with The Anchor’s head chef, Mike Wall-Palmer, have collaborated with Nick Wenman, owner and founder of Albury Vineyard to produce a tasting menu that celebrates the very best of seasonal produce and local wines.
Macdonald Randolph Hotel, Oxford
April 12, 2019
5-star Macdonald Randolph Hotel which is 150-years-old is set to undergo a multi-million-pound refurbishment this winter.
Due to the significance of the listed building, a team of specialist tradespeople including stonemasons and metalworkers have been assembled who are experienced in refurbishing historic buildings.
The French Table, Surbiton
February 15, 2019
An exciting way to start the New Year by returning to one of Surrey’s top restaurants.
A Festive Get together at Pennyhill Park with our friends from Chilterns Bailliage
December 8, 2018
Unfortunately this event is now fully booked
Afternoon Braai with the Bailliage
September 2, 2018
A South African style Braai (BBQ) lunch and SA wine tasting hosted By Thames Valley member Barbara Grant-Adamson at her lovely home in Sunningdale, a short walk from Sunningdale station
Bastille Day Dinner in an English Vineyard
July 14, 2018
A visit to Albury Vineyard for an English Vineyard experience.
Albury Vineyard Shere Road Albury Surrey GU5 9BW
Grange Park Opera & Black tie Picnic
June 8, 2018
A chance to visit the UK’s newest Opera House- Grange Park Opera, West Horsley Place, Leatherhead and see a performance of Oklahoma
Luncheon at The Dysart, Petersham
May 12, 2018
We can promise you a food experience which you will enjoy!
Lunch at the London House Restaurant-West Byfleet
March 17, 2018
Lunch at London House, West Byfleet 12.30pm for 1.00pm
After the success of our first visit last year we make a return to where owner & chief Ben Piette has put together special extended menu for us, with items not usually offered on his seasonal menu
Dinner at Le Raj Academy NESCOT-CHANGE OF DATE
February 16, 2018
A chance to visit the Le Raj Academy at North East Surrey College of Technology
Lunch at The Brickmakers Windlesham
September 3, 2017
The Brickmakers in Windlesham is a very popular restaurant as well as being a pub. Paul Clarke, Head Chef, has been with them for some years and during that time has produced consistently good food, with many inspired ‘tweaks’ along the way. His menu reflects this and his goats cheese and beetroot cheesecake is an inspiration. Locally produced fare and emphasis on fresh and quality are his mantras. Come and sample for yourselves! Their wine selection is also comprehensive and we have selected a couple or so for you to try.
Summer’s end is heralded by their annual Jazz Festival in the gardens, which are lovely, and conducive to a lazy Sunday afternoon of conviviality.
Lunch at the London House, West Byfleet,11th March
March 11, 2017
Bookings now available, please contact us if you haven’t received details
Gin Tasting and Tasting Menu Dinner at Stovell’s, Chobham at 19.00h
February 11, 2017
Dinner at Stovells in Cobham
Festive Dinner at Pennyhill Park Hotel
December 16, 2016
A wonderful venue to end our year, sure to sell out quickly
Lunch at La Barbe restaurant, Reigate-POSTPONED
October 9, 2016
Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been postponed to a later date
Grand Chapitre
September 28, 2016
Grand Chapitre in Manchester from Weds 28th Sept to Sunday 2nd Oct
Dinner at The Randolph hotel, Oxford
March 4, 2016
A joint dinner with the newly formed Chilterns Bailliage
Pre-Christmas Dinner at the Royal Berkshire Hotel
November 27, 2015
Our first visit to this spectacular Queen Anne mansion with its 15 acre sweeping grounds near Ascot.
Restaurant at Tante Marie, Woking
October 24, 2015
Dinner at the recently opened restaurant attached to the renowned Cordon Bleu cookery school in the centre of Woking
Lunch at The Clink
September 23, 2015
Enjoy a lunch at this ever popular venue. Please note – actual date to be confirmed.
Lunch at Denbies, Dorking
May 1, 2015
Lunch and winery tour at the Gallery Resaurant in the Denbies Wine Estate.
La Barbe Restaurant
March 20, 2015
A chance to enjoy lunch at this renowned French Restaurant in Reigate
Lunch at Kinghams
October 18, 2014
An opportunity to enjoy lunch at this great restaurant in Shere Village
Weekend in Oxford with Cotswold Bailliage
July 25, 2014
Dinner and Sabrage at Randolph on Friday night and lunch at Brasserie Blanc on Saturday
Trip to Florence
April 2, 2014
Thames Valley are going to Italian Chapitre in Florence via Pisa and Lucca
Lunch @ The Inn @ West End
November 7, 2013
A welcome return to The Inn @ West for a splendid succulent lunch
Lunch at Inn@westend
September 16, 2013
Informal lunch at this great Inn near Lightwater in Surrey
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL LATER THIS YEAR
Weekend in Dieppe
May 17, 2013
Join us to visit Dieppe. Diner amical on Friady, drinks with Andrew Lyons Saturday lunchtime and then Grande Diner in the evening.
Student Dinner & AGM
April 24, 2013
Student Dinner at UWL (formally Thames Valley University) and presentation of Keith Perry trophy. This will be preceeded by the branch AGM
Dinner at Innholders Hall
February 27, 2013
Dinner at Innholders Hall with Michelin stared Chef Herbert Berger Joint event with London City
Christmas Dinner
December 5, 2012
Christmas Dinner at The Four Seasons Hampshire with Wessex Bailliage
AGM & Chinese Lunch
September 2, 2012
Champagne reception at Bourne House, AGM & then lunch In Horsell Village
Weekend in Oxford
June 29, 2012
Join us and Cotswold Bailliage for a weekend in Oxford based at the **** Randolph Hotel
Dinner at University of West London
April 25, 2012
Return to the recently renamed University of West London (TVU) for a special student event
Lunch at Le Raj-Epsom
November 20, 2011
A very popular event last year & a different dining experience
The Inn at West End-Portugese themed Lunch
September 7, 2011
This delightful gastropub, tucked away in West End in
Surrey, boasts an award-winning menu, convivial
atmosphere and a bright, cheerful interior. The owners of The Inn @ West End are passionate about good food and wine, and the restaurant boasts its own vegetable patch. The kitchen, led by Lee Watts, uses seasonal produce to create The Inn’s sensational modern British menu. It has a diverse cellar leaning towards Portugal and Spain.
The Inn is open-plan, with bare boards, attractive modern prints on canary-yellow walls above a red dado, and a line of dining tables with crisp white linen over pale yellow table- cloths on the left. The bar counter - Fullers London Pride and a guest such as Exmoor Ale on hand pump and 30 malts - is quite a focus. There is a garden room, which in turn leads to a grape and clematis pergola-covered terrace and very pleasant garden.
Fresh fish and game are collected in their chilller van from wherever it is freshest and best. Much of the produce is sourced locally, and they have their own herb garden and they grow things like runner beans and tomatoes too.
The landlord is also a wine merchant, so the thoughtfully created food is well com- plemented by the knowledgeably chosen wines, several sherries and dessert wines that lean particularly towards Spain and Portugal. He holds wine tastings and can supply by the case.
Lunch in the Clink
June 15, 2011
A wonderful event last year, (check the news section for details)Please support this very worthwhile project
Dinner at Innholders Hall
April 15, 2011
A tripartite event along with Solent and London Bailliages. Join us for dinner at this City of London livery hall
Dinner at Brasserie Vacherin, Sutton
March 11, 2011
Join us for Dinner at the Brasserie Vacherin in Sutton, Surrey. The dining scene got a bright new star when Brasserie Vacherin opened it doors. This cosy Parisian style restaurant oozes French charm.This restaurant is brought to you by Chaine member Chef Malcom John, who also owns Le Vacherin in Chiswick.
The Brasserie Vacherin is only 100 yards from Sutton Station in the High Street
Lunch Amical in Oxford
June 13, 2010
Le Bailliage de Thames Valley et Le Bailliage de Cotswolds cordially invite you to a Amical Lunch at the prestigious Macdonald Randolph Hotel, Oxford to meet members from the USA who have just been on a cruise with Silversea
Weekend In Chichester
May 14, 2010
Joining our Solent Friends for a weekend away For bookings contact Vic Laws 01483750991
Lunch at The Clink
March 18, 2010
We will be joining chef Al Cresci MBE for luncheon cooked and served by the inmates of Down Side Prison. Number are limited so book early
Student Dinner & AGM
February 10, 2010
Student Dinner and AGM at Guildford College and presentation of the Keith Perry Memorial Award
Informal Lunch at The Canopy, Epsom
January 13, 2010
Newly opened in Epsom by members Sean and Joyce Mooney.
It’s a unique, delicious, very healthy interactive dining experience that allows your meal to be presented cooking on our volcanic rocks at your table. You can enjoy your meal freshly prepared and cooked to your own personal taste whether rare, medium or well done.
Lunch at Le Raj
November 29, 2009
Join with member Enam Ali MBE at his Bangledeshi restaurant for Sunday Lunch
Lunch at Brasseie Blanc Oxford
October 24, 2009
Continue your Oxford weekend with this informal lunch
Dinner at Randolph Hotel Oxford
October 23, 2009
Another excellent event at The Randolph. Tom, Sean and their teams excelled themselves and we all had a great evening. Photographs are available from Vic Laws at Thames@chaine.co.uk
Weekend In Lincoln
May 15, 2009
Weekend in Lincoln with Dinner at Viela (renamed Straits Brasserie) on Friday and at The Old Bakehouse on Saturday
Student Dinner at Thames Valley University
March 4, 2009
Dinner run by Academy of Culinary Arts and TVU students.
Dinner at the New Mill, Eversley, Nr Camberley
June 7, 2008
Dinner at the New Mill, Eversley, Nr Camberley. Joint Event with Solent.
Weekend at Hôtel Cléry, Hesdin l’Abbé nr Boulogne: 7-9 March
March 7, 2008
Weekend at Hôtel Cléry, Hesdin l’Abbé nr Boulogne: 7-9 March
Dinner at the Lakeside Restaurant, University of Surrey
February 7, 2008
Join your friends for an evening of skill, fun and catering excellence at the Lakeside Restaurant of the School of Business Studies of Surrey University.