Bailliage: Chilterns
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Late lunch at The Old Crown in Faringdon


25th April 2026

1.30pm for 2pm

Members £147 / Guests £155

Dress: Smart casual with regalia

We are looking forward to a great World Chaine Day Lunch at the Old Crown in Faringdon. The venue came highly recommended to us and on our visit certainly achieved above expectations. It comes with a Heritage of Excellence.

Proudly holding a 4-star rating and two AA Rosettes, The Old Crown Coaching Inn is a place where tradition meets exceptional quality. For centuries, they have welcomed guests with warm hospitality, outstanding cuisine, and the timeless charm of our historic setting.

THIS IS A JOINT EVENT WITH COTSWOLDS BAILLIAGE

Nick Evans, Seb and Executive Chef Sam will provide a great day. They have provided a great menu, and have rooms available at great rates for those wanting to make great night or weekend. The event will be popular so there are additional available rooms nearby.

Please book as soon as possible for this World Chaine Day event.

The Old Crown has given us special deal on rooms. For those wanting to make a weekend of it and enjoy the walking and hospitality of the area the Old Crown has offered an 25% discount on the second night. Overspill rooms are available at Sudbury Hall a short distance away where historically we have held Chaine events. They also have a large car park.

WORLD CHAINE DAY LUNCH

MENU

WELCOME DRINK
Mas Pages Vino Blanco
Palamos , Spain

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ENGLISH ASPARAGUS
Buttermilk, lemon, wild garlic emulsion
Jaume giro i giro “Gradalla” Grand Reserva 2018

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SMOKED SEA TROUT
Rhubarb ponzu, rock samphire, wasabi & coriander ice cream
Matawhero sauvignon blanc, Gisborne, New Zealand

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SEAWEED BAKED JERSEY ROYALS
Pea puree, charred peas, smoked potato espuma, wild garlic
Domaine Jeanne rose, Luberon 2024

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LOIN OF LAMB
Slow cooked lamb belly, lamb fat potato hash, black garlic, lemon & lamb jus
Roda 1 Reserva 2019

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OXFORD BLUE CHEESE
Raspberry & almond Bakewell
Kopke tawny port

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ENGLISH STRAWBERRIES, YOGHURT, BALSAMIC
Lemon yoghurt mousse, strawberry salsa & mernguine, balsamic ice cream, strawberry furikake
Oliver Zeter sauvignon blanc, Germany

 

2023-2025 2AA Rosettes for culinary excellence

For further detail, download the details below:

Overview and Menu


Booking Form


Address: The Old Crown Coaching Inn, 25 Market Place, Faringdon SN7 7HU

Telephone: 01367 242744

Email: info@theoldcrowncoachinginn.com

Website: www.theoldcrowncoachinginn.com

Accommodation:

The Old Crown has given us special deal on rooms. Please click here to see a spreadsheet with pricing and details on how to book.
For those wanting to make a weekend of it and enjoy the walking and hospitality of the area the Old Crown has offered an 25% discount on the second night.
Overspill rooms are available at Sudbury Hall a short distance away where historically we have held Chaine events. They also have a large car park.

Directions:

By road:
Faringdon can be easily reached by the A420, the road from Swindon to Oxford. This means easy driving from Reading, London, and the west.
The Old Crown Coaching Inn car park is to the rear of The Inn. Driveway next to Morrisons. Post Code SN7 7HU

By rail:
There are regular services to Swindon & oxford from Reading, London Paddington, and the West. Please see www.nationalrail.co.uk for further details.
Another alternative is to go to Henley by train/bus.
You will need a Taxi, private hire from either Oxford or Swindon. Please prebook. There is also a bus service, the S6 Gold, every 20 minutes from both stations.

By taxi:
See above from Oxford and Swindon.

By bus:
There is from Swindon rail the S6 Gold service.

If you are a Chaîne member and are interested in this event, please enter your details.
Priority will be given to members of the Bailliage hosting the event.

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