Wild Feasts at Oxmoor Farm, Buckinghamshire
The Barn at oxmoor farm
Following sell-out summer banquets in 2022 and 2023, Wild Feasts at Oxmoor Farm is back this year, to showcase all that it has to offer.
The rural dinner party series set in the Chiltern Hills are welcoming resident chefs monthly until December, to cook up a weekend feast, featuring produce aligned with the seasons and sourced from the local area. Each chef brings a distinct style and philosophy to the kitchen, promising a diverse and enriching gastronomic journey throughout the series, and every dish on their menu tells a story of the land it hails from, celebrating the vibrant flavours of locally grown, seasonal produce.
Opening in June 2024, The Barn is the newest addition to Oxmoor Farm. Housing a series of sharing tables where guests are sat to feast on lunch or dinner, the barn allows diners to observe the chefs preparing and plating each dish, whilst the heated space provides complete shelter in case the weather turns. The Wild Feast series is a rotating showcase of culinary talent, with chefs taking turns to play host and share their unique visions with guests.
check out the Impressive lineup of chefs below:
22-23 June - Michelle Trusselle
Michelle, a semi-finalist in MasterChef: The Professionals, will cook with her Caribbean concept Myristica, sharing recipes rooted in her family heritage and training in Michelin kitchens. She uses techniques she learnt in Michelin-starred kitchens to take her menu to the next level while also championing seasonal produce, but her ultimate goal is to bring Caribbean flavours to a wider audience.
20 - 21 July - Sophie Godwin & Adam Bush
The chef and food writer duo behind catering and content agency Scramble LDN, drawing on their experience in Michelin kitchens, private cheffing and writing for the likes of BBC Goodfood, Olive and MOB. Sophie’s debut cookbook ‘Sundays’ is out now.
10 - 11 August - Amber Francis
Having spent her formative years as a chef training at The Ritz, Amber went on to lead restaurants both in and outside of London as head chef at just 26. Noted as 'one of Britain’s most talented rising culinary stars', she competed in the 2023 series of Great British Menu as well as being crowned Young Chef of the Year in 2022. Seasonality is at the heart of Amber's menus, often cooking over fire, creating high end communal dining experiences using the best of what is around her.
24 - 25 August - Tom Cenci
Tom will present his eclectic culinary style which draws on his time in Paris and Canada, as well as London restaurants Loyal Tavern and Noble Rot. The seasoned co-founder of the newly opened Nessa in Soho, and most recently Mortimer House Kitchen in Fitzrovia is driven by his pure love of food and his affection for the collaborative nature of the kitchen.
21-22 September - Kitty Coles
Kitty has been a food writer and stylist for over 10 years and has worked on a huge number of cookbooks by well-established and recognisable authors such as, Anna Jones, pasta Grannies, Ixta Belfrage, Thomasina Miers, Hugh F-W, Thomas Straker and many more. Kitty divides her time between the UK and Mallorca so expect a menu with a nod to the Mediterranean.
19-20 October - Sophie Wyburd
Sophie Wyburd is a cook and food writer specialising in simple, hearty comfort food. Formerly heading up the Mob food team, you can now find her writing her bestselling Feeder newsletter, co-hosting the A Bit of a Mouthful and I’ll Have What She’s Having podcasts, and hosting sell-out supper clubs in London. Her debut cookbook Tucking In will be released in June 2024.
9-10 November - Amy Poon
Amy is the founder of Poon’s Wontoneria and Poon's London who learnt the skills from her father Bill Poon, who was the first Chinese chef to receive a Michelin Star and her parents opened the original Poon’s in Chinatown in 1973. Amy has recently revived the name with an award-winning sauce range and residencies including at Carousel, Mortimer House and Caravel.
23 - 24 November - Fred Page
Fred’s flexing an elegant culinary style which reflects a sustainable approach to cooking inspired by nature. He is the Head Chef of one Michelin green star restaurant Marle at Heckfield Place and previously worked at Marle, Spring, Bibendum and Chez Bruce.
7-8 December - Sophie Gordon
After a successful Wild Feast in Summer 2023, Sophie will returning to the farm by popular demand to put on her zero-waste, vegetarian Winter banquet. Author of ‘The Whole Vegetable’ and supper club of the same name, Sophie’s cooking celebrates simple, veg-centric dishes with vibrant flavours.
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Oxmoor Farms’ Wild Feasts are more than just meals; they are a celebration of community, sustainability, and the art of cooking. By bringing together the brightest culinary minds and the best local produce, they are crafting an experience that goes beyond the plate, fostering a deeper appreciation for the land and its yields.
Neapolitan-style pizzas
Along with Wild Feasts, the barn also serves Neapolitan style pizzas, small plates and natural wines. It’s somewhere you can kick back after a long day and enjoy the best of what Buckinghamshire has to offer along with their weekly-changing menus where the freshest ingredients take centre stage.
Coffee Shop
Their journey doesn’t stop at sunset. Come June, Oxmoor Farm be opening their coffee shop where, amidst the comforting ambience, you’ll find a sanctuary to start your day right. With trails, paths and routes aplenty, it’s the ideal pit-stop for hikers, runners and cyclists. Explore winding trails that meander through ancient forests, tranquil meadows, and picturesque countryside, each step a testament to the beauty of the surrounding natural landscape.