Lunch at The Crown in Farnham Royal
September 6, 2024
Lunch: 12.30 for 1pm on Friday 6th September 2024
Members £110 / Guests £120
Dress: Smart Casual with Chaîne regalia
Full details can be downloaded HERE.
The booking form can be downloaded HERE.
If you have not heard about Chris Wheeler at The Crown yet, then add it to your must-visit list! Having been Chef Patron and Owner at The Crown for just over 18 months, Chris and his team offer a delightful mix of classic dishes and fine dining. They also host various events, including Ladies Lunches, Wine & Dine Evenings, and this Summer – they will be serving street-food-style dishes outside.
The Crown is an all-weather venue with cosy indoor areas for Autumn and Winter, sunny spots for those warmer months and even a stretch tent for those seeking some shade. As well as the bar and restaurant, they cater for private events and are always evolving to meet the changing preferences of their clients. This hidden gem offers a relaxed atmosphere paired with the luxury and signature cuisine of Chris Wheeler.
You can immerse yourself even further in the tranquillity of this historic venue by booking a stay in one of The Crown’s luxurious rooms. Following a recent refurbishment, they blend historic elegance with modern sophistication, ensuring a delightful stay and enchanting memories.
Chris also continues to cater for the VIP Boodles Event at Stoke Park.
MENU
Chefs Selection of Canapes
Welcome cocktail - Seaward Paloma / Crown Coastal Spitz
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STARTER
Pan-fried Scallops with Celeriac Puree, Crispy Pancetta and Caviar
OR
Truffle Honey Goat’s Cheese with Textures of Beetroot
and Rustic Bread (V)
Gilvesy Rajnai Rizling, Lake Balaton, Hungary
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MAIN
Oven-baled Loin of Lamb with Mini Shepherd’s Pie, Rosemary
and Garlic Roasted Root Vegetables and Redcurrant Jus
OR
Red Pepper and Mediterranean Vegetable ‘Lasagne’ with Roasted Artichokes
and Tomato Provencale Sauce (V)
La Calcinarea Il Cacciatore Di Sogni, Rosso Conero, Candia, Italy
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DESSERT
Wheeler’ Deconstructed Chocolate Bar Chocolate Orange Mousse,
Ginger Biscuit and Blood Orange Sorbet
Bizoe “Tiny” Noble Late Harvest
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Tea, Coffee and Petit Fours
Address: The Crown Inn, Crown Lane, Farnham Royal, Bucks, SL2 3SQ
Website: www.crown-inn.co.uk
Telephone: 01753 646700
Email: hello@crown-inn.co.uk
Directions:
The restaurant has excellent parking and is within easy reach of Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, Slough, Heathrow, and the M4 and M40.
By road:
Follow Sat Nav to SL2 3SQ
By rail:
The Elizabeth line to Burnham as this is the nearest station, then take a taxi for about £7 each way. Booking is recommended. Burnham is easily accessed from Reading, Oxford and London by train.
By taxi:
We will, as usual, try and run a taxi service from Reading. Please let us know if you want to join in. If we can fill the 8-seater it is £22.50pp return. If a filled 4-Seater £27.50pp return. Contact Barney Quinn, Bailli Chilterns, on 07860 883847 for details.
Hotels:
There is the opportunity to stay over at the Crown. Call them, quoting "Chaine Chilterns Event".