Food & Drink
All the latest news, information and insights about Oxfordshire’s food and drink scene including restaurant openings and closings, local food business news, awards, and much more. Let’s celebrate the region’s vibrant food and drink scene.
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The Wild Rabbit and The Old Swan to host British farming inspires supper club
The ticketed evening will be hosted in The Wild Rabbit Dining Room and will give guests a rare opportunity to experience an exceptional tasting menu created by two household names in British fine dining.
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London’s social set celebrates opening of Cecconi’s restaurant at Bicester Village
Media personality Laura Whitmore, comedian Ian Stirling, singer-songwriter Ella Eyre, and catwalk model Abbey Clancy were amongst the guest invited to lunch at the newly opened restaurant.
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Gusto Italian officially opens its doors to diners in Oxford
The 160-cover restaurant, complete with an open-plan Theatre Kitchen and chef’s table Pizza Experience, opened on the site of the old Mitre Pub following an extensive refurbishment.
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Gusto Italian pulls off ‘Italian Job’ to mark arrival on Oxford’s dining scene
A fleet of classic MINI Coopers took to the streets of Oxford on Friday to deliver the restaurant’s 24-hour proved sourdough pizzas all over the city.
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Historic Oxford pubs – Turf Tavern & Jude the Obscure – launch exciting new menus
The Turf Tavern in the city centre offers great British pub food, done well and fresh from the kitchen, while Jude the Obscure on Walton street has a new tapas-style menu with a wide range of dishes ideal for social sharing.
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Cotswold Meat Company acquires Slatters Butchers in Chadlington
The acquisition comes as the Cotswold Meat Company celebrates its first year of trading under new owner Nick Passmore.
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Sobell House publishes second cookbook with recipes from celebrities and local chefs
Following the success of its first cookbook in 2020, Sobell House has published the cookbook to raise awareness and funds for the hospice, and recognise the local businesses that have supported them over the years.
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Gusto Italian sets opening date for its Oxford restaurant
The restaurant, located on the site of the historic Mitre Pub on Oxford’s High Street will open its doors to diners on Thursday, 01 December.
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Vegan or plant-based recipes to try this Veganuary
Explore this collection of vegan plant-based recipes for inspiration with creating fail-safe meals that all of the family will love this Veganuary.
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New owners for PAUL Bakery stores on High Street and Westgate Oxford
The business is launching its first UK franchise and handing over the reins of its Oxford stores to father and son hospitality duo Graham and Matthew Allan.
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Step into the world of Regency for a thrilling afternoon tea at The Randolph Hotel
On Saturday, 22 October, step into The Randolph Hotel in Oxford for a thrilling afternoon tea inspired by the cultural phenomenon, Bridgerton.
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Gusto Italian to open its new restaurant in Oxford later this year
The new 10,000 sq ft restaurant and bar will open in the historic Mitre Hotel building on Oxford High Street before Christmas, with an expansive downstairs dining room, an upstairs private dining room and a cosy cocktail bar.