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The English Flatbread Revival
TRADITIONAL STONE BAKED ENGLISH FLATBREAD SHOWCASING the best of farm, season & local
Food made simple but significant
A persuasion of provenance over pizza
MENU
SAMPLE FROM 2023
(closed for winter season)
on arrival
Complimentary tasting nibbles with drinks of choice served in the clubhouse.
APERTIF SPECIAL
Hot Badgers Cider Punch or spiced Willow Hill apple toddy 4/3
COBNEY BAR
Our Cobney Bar serves an outstanding range of English and artisan ciders, beers, lagers, spirits & softs.
We also serve coffees, teas, hot chocolates, smoothies and milk shakes.
6″ STONE BAKED ENGLISH FLATBREADS 7
Cheese Lovers
Belton Red Fox, Capricorn Goats Cheese, Wolds Gold T
Sausage & Pumpkin
Gloucester Old Spot Sausage & sage on a pumpkin base. S
Perry pear, rosemary & walnut
With rocket W
French onion
Simmered down in English red wine & stock with croutons sprinkled with Old Winchester W
Oxford Blue, bacon & pear W
Capricorn Goats cheese & beetroot
With a hob nut pesto S V
Eggs Florentine
Willow Hill eggs & spinach S V
Pedigree Gloucester Beef & Oxford Blue
With crispy onions T
Willow wild mushrooms
with caramelised leek W
Chicory, Red Fox cheese and chilli T V
Garlic V
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FOR KIDS £4
Welsh Mozzarella R
Bases R RED – Our English tomato based sauce using fresh basil and spices W WHITE – our béchamel or S SPECIALS – our innovation
Please ask for gluten free.
Served on boards. please ask for sharing plates to mix & match
SALAD SIDES 4
Sweetcorn Salsa with chicory and radish
Roasted sprout, pickled chestnut & bacon
Kale & swiss chard topped with parsnip crisps and a sloe vinaigrette
Celeriac and apple slaw
Potato with a pea, spinach and mint dressing
SIDES 4
Onion rings battered in Hook Norton
Fish goujons & tartar (GF option – please ask)
Calamari with lemon & garlic dip
Mozzarella bites with tomato & green bean chutney
fries AS SIDES
Potato 3
Sweet potato 3.50
Cheesy fries fried Old Wiltshire shavings and rosemary 4
CHIPS & DIPS – FAMILY share 8
Sharing bowl of fries with our special dips
Spicy honey mustard
Northern gravy
Garlic mayonnaise
Baconnaise (our bacon, cheese & chive special)
PUDS
KIDS 3 / adults 6
Caramel apple torte
Served with a choice of Ice creams
Pumpkin pie with cinnamon
Served with whipped cream / Cotswold cream liqueur
Apple & sloe crumble
Served with home made custard
Chocolate brownie
Served with a choice of Ice creams
Foods in this restaurant are processed in a kitchen that produces dishes with milk, wheat, soybean, fish, tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, and egg products. If you have a food allergy or special dietary requirements, please inform a member of staff or ask for more information.
INGREDIENT NOTES
The English Flatbread Revival
Flat breads were the most common form of bread across the British Isles until the industrial revolution, from when bread industrialised and wheat replaced the old regional grains.
Our panary history equals any global region, but seems to have been rather forgotten in favour of French and Italian regional breads, pizza doughs and foccacia to middle east introductions in the last century, such as pita, khobz, naan and lavash breads. Varieties are used as wraps for dishes such as quesadillas, enchiladas or tortillas,
Instead, almost all British bread is now considered an ultra processed food*, designed to have a long shelf life and be an ‘easy eat’, often at the expense of health and wellbeing.
My experience of our farmhouse flatbreads
“In my early years I was brought up with drop scones, savoury and cheese scones, potato cakes and ‘Gloucester flats’ as they were called – these are all forms of flatbread. These were cooked up using a griddle and a hotplate on the old coal fired stove in the farm kitchen. For treats there would be muffins or crumpets – all forms of flatbread, as are oatcakes (although only ever made when Scottish relations visited!).
Matthew, Willow Hill.
History
In old Norse, flat bread, or cake kaka, and what Old English speakers would call cycel (pronounced ‘kytchel’) which is where we get the word ‘cake’ and ‘kitchen.’ These were cooked on hot stones, the hot ash of a fire, or on a skillet.
Early medieval finds have uncovered many small hand-turned quern stones , used for grinding flour.
The traditional flatbreads of the UK are many and varied from region to region.**
NOTES
*A UPF typically has five or more ingredients. They tend to include many additives and ingredients such as preservatives, emulsifiers, sweeteners, and artificial colours and flavours. Our recommended read.
**Examples include farls and bannocks from Scotland and Ireland, Hoggans from Cornwall and Staffordshire oatcakes.
CHEESE NOTES
Mozzarella
We only use mozzarella made from Welsh milk produced on farms in West Wales, near Newcastle Emlyn.
The dairy, upon which some 100 dairy farms were dependent, was saved from administration back in 2007 by Dairy Partners, owned by the local Bennett family, longstanding friends of Willow Hill’s owner.
By sourcing daily very fresh milk, and by applying the traditional Italian method of Pasta Filata, (beating and stretching the curd forming a moisture rich texture ideal for cooking) this Welsh mozzarella is now considered one the world’s finest.
THIS WEEK’S CHEESE LOVERS’ SELECTION
Wolds Gold
Double Gloucester with wholegrain mustard and horseradish from Inglewhite in Lancashire, great for those looking for a little warmth or something great to melt on a burger! Made with pasteurised milk and vegetarian rennet, contains mustard.
Capricorn Goats Cheese
Capricorn Somerset Goat Cheese has a firm and crumbly texture when young, it softens with ageing. It has a gentle velvety soft white coat and slightly nutty flavour. As it ripens from the outside towards the centre, the cheese develops a creamier flavour.
Belton Red Fox
Matthew was introduced to this cheese some ten years ago and it has since become a big seller. Hand crafted at Belton Farm, this cheese carries an intense and complex blend of sweet, savoury and distinctively nutty flavours. It is fundamentally an aged Red Leicester with a cunningly unexpected crunch
OTHER FEATURED CHEESES
Old Winchester
Also known as Old Smales, this is dry hard and crystalline cheese, reminiscent of an old gouda with a distinctive nuttiness in flavour. Made with a vegetarian rennet, it is now being uses as a vegetarian replacement for a hard Italian cheese. We use it instead of Parmesan.
Oxford Blue
Until the mid nineties there was a lack of soft English Blue cheeses to rival the popular continental imports such as Dolcelatte, Cambozola and Fourme D’Ambert.
With the cooperation and technical expertise of a stilton manufacturer Baron Pouget developed the recipe for Oxford Blue which, over a period of time, was adjusted and refined to its present form: a creamy semi soft blue cheese.
meat NOTES
Pedigree Gloucester Beef
From Clifford Freeman’s Noent herd that range across Willow Hill and our river meadows at Wainlodes and Tirley, performing a centuries old role in the sustainable management of permanent pasture in this area.
The cattle are born and slow reared here or at Clifford’s Redmarley farm, feeding only off fertiliser free permanent pasture for a truly free range, fulsome as well as longer life, and fuller flavour too.
As a traditional breed reared on unimproved pastures with a rich biodiversity of plants and grasses, the meat is proven not only to have a better flavour but to have lower levels of saturated fat and contain more antioxidants than beef produced by cattle reared intensively and cross bred for fast weight growth.
By taking them to slaughter in just ones or twos just a few miles to Gloucester, the stress to the animal (and therefore meat) and carbon footprint does not compare to the normal motorway & lorry supply chains (more).
The carcass sides are then taken to Clifford’s new farm facility at Redmarley to be hung and individually measured to the ripe and only then butchered to order.
Now, the once endangered breed (with a handful left it was only saved by the charity of Adam Henson’s and Clifford’s fathers in the late 70s) enjoys a sustainable commercial future.
For you, it is arguably the best beef you will have ever tasted. In our experience, once a chef tries it once they are a customer for life.
fruit & veg NOTES
Hayles Fruit Farm
Hayles Fruit Farm covers approximately 100 acres of picturesque countryside on the outskirts of the Cotswold market town of Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. With origins back to 1880 the land, along with four other fruit farms on the edge of the town, was initially planted with apples & Cob nuts under the instruction of Lord Sudeley.
PUDDING & COFFEE NOTES
Ethical Addictions Coffee
We are blessed with the freshest coffee beans from their new and fabulous little roastery tucked away in Staverton, just four miles away!
They buy direct from the farm returning a much larger proportion of the price to the people who do the work
Owner and friend, Ian, whose passion drives the business. shares our ethic – delivering affordable provenance by reducing the supply chain.
SNACKS NOTES
The Tewkesbury Mustard Company
They continue a tradition that dates back before the 16th century. An artisan product that was famous throughout the land, mentioned in Shakespeare’s Henry IV and recommended in many old recipe books through-out history.
Just Crisps
They produce Britain’s only 100% British Crisps from potatoes and rapeseed oil all produced on the one farm in Staffordshire. It’s a story or diversification, and sustainable self-reliance.
cobney bar
DRINKS MENU
Hot Drinks
Coffees, teas, hot chocolates
Ethical Addictions Coffee
Our beans are bought directly from coffee farms and roasted four miles away, delivered weekly to Willow Hill, to make an outstanding coffee. Challenge us to #namethefarm!
- Americano £2.50
- Latte £3 / £.3.50
- Cappuccino £3 / £.3.50
- Flat White £3 / £.3.50
- Espresso £1.75 / £2.25 double
- Macchiato £2.25 / £2.75
- Mocha £3.25 / £3.75
- Extra shot espresso £0.50
Hot Chocolate £3.00
Add cream and marshmallows £1
Teas £2.50
- English Breakfast Tea
- Earl Grey
- Hibiscus & Cherry Fruit & Herbal Infusion
- Lemon and ginger
- Jasmine green tea
- Pure Peppermint
- Camomile & Honey
Juices & softs
Blenheim Palace Water 2.00
- Sparkling Mineral Water
- Still Mineral Water
Benson’s single still juices 2.50
- Joosed Fizz Blackcurrant 2.00
- Totally Fruity Orange 2.50
- Totally Fruity Apple & Raspberry 2.50
Bradley’s (cans)
- Sparkling Apple & Rhubarb Juice Can 2.50
- Sparkling Apple Juice Can 2.50
Gusto Cola
- Naturally Slim Cola 275ml 2.75
- Real Cola 275ml 2.75
Firefly lemon, lime & ginger 3.00
Lemonade
- Bradley’s Luscious Lemonade bottle 3.0
- Folkington’s Pink Lemonade 2.70
Folkington’s Pure Juices £2.75
- Cloudy Apple
- Cloudy Pear
- Cranberry
- Orange
- Tomato
- Mango
- Elderflower
Folkington’s Pure Juices – family size 7.00
- Cloudy Apple
Lovely Sparkling Elderflower 250ml 3.00
Willy’s Revitalisers
- Apple Kombucha & ACV Can 3.50
- Willy’s Blackcurrant Kombucha & ACV Can 3.50
Lagers & Beers
On Tap 6. 00 ½ pint £3.00
Gloucester Brewery Lager (4.5%) DRAUGHT 568ml
Gloucester Brewery Session IPA (4.5%) DRAUGHT 568ml
Freedom lager (4%) 330ml £4.50
Gloucester Brewery
- American Pale (6.4%) 500ml £ 7.00
- Cascade Best (4.2%) Can 500ml £6.00
- Gloucester Brewery Dockside Dark (5.2%) Can 500ml £6.00
Goffs Brewery, Cheltenham Gold (ale 4.5%) 500ml £6.50
Hawkstone
- Pils (3.8%) 330ml £5.00
- Premium Lager (4.8%) 330ml £5.50
Hook Norton Old Hooky Amber Ale 500ml £5.50
Stroud Brewery
- Big Cat Stout (4.5%) Can 440ml £7.00
- IPA (5.6%) Can 440ml £7.50
- LOL (4%) Can 440ml £7.00
Low alcohol
- Big Drop Brewing Co Pine Trail Pale Ale (<0.5%) 330m 4.00
- Drop Bear New World Lager (<0.5%) 330ml 4.00
- Hogan’s High sobriety Low alcohol Cider (1%) 500ml 5.00
Artisan Ciders
Britpop Sparkling Cider 500ml 5.00
Cider Bus Medium Dry Cider 500ml 6.00
Garden Cider Co
- Plum & Ginger 500ml 6.00
- Wild Strawberry 500ml 6.00
Hawkstone Cider 500ml 500ml 6.00
Henry Weston’s
- Medium Dry Vintage Cider 500ml 5.50
- Perry 500ml 5.50
- Vintage Rose Medium Cider 500ml 6.00
- Medium Dry Cloudy Vintage Cider 500ml 5.50
Once Upon A Tree
- Bacchus Cider Co-fermented Cider 750ml 25.00
- Tidnor Wood Oak Aged Cider 750ml 25.00
Saxby’s
- Blackcurrant Cider 500ml 6.50
- Cherry Cider 500ml 6.50
- Plum Cider 500ml 6.50
Severn Cider
- Dry Sparkling 500ml 6.00
- Medium Sparkling Perry 500ml 6.00
- Sweet Sparkling 500ml 6.00
The Rouge Rhubarb & Strawberry Cider 500ml 5.00
English Wines
Halfpenny Green Vineyard
Halfpenny Green Vineyard has been founded on the belief that English wine is far more superlative than what is often thought. It was the vision of farmer Martin Vickers 30 years ago to plant a vineyard that would one day match continental sites. Today, 30 acres of vines are managed by Martin and his son Clive.
The vines are comprised of sixteen different varieties, each producing a different grape. Familiar varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir feature prominently, and are used in producing the Estate’s award-winning sparkling wines, amongst others!
White
- Halfpenny Green Penny Black Medium Dry White 75cl Bottle 23.00 125ml 4.00 250ml 8.00
- Halfpenny Green Anson’s Vale Dry White 75cl Bottle 23. 00 125ml 4. 00 250ml 8.00
Red
Halfpenny Green Penny Red – Medium Bodied Red
75cl Bottle 23.00 125ml 4.00 250ml 8.00
Rosé
Halfpenny Green English Rose – Medium Dry Rose
75cl Bottle 23.00 125ml 4.00 250ml 8.00
Sparkling
Halfpenny Green Brut Sparkling Dry White 75cl Bottle 40. 00
Three Choirs Classic Cuvee Sparkling wine 75cl Bottle 30.00 125ml 6.00
Dessert wine
Once Upon a Tree Wonder Pear Dessert Wine 37.5cl Bottle 35.00 Bottle 13.00
Spirits
Brandy
Hogans 3 yr old Apple Brandy 25ml 4.00 6.50
Poulten Hill Estate Cotswold Brandy 25ml 8.00 12.50
Somerset Cider Brandy XO 25ml 6.00 9.50
Rum
Burning Barn Smoked Rum 25ml 4.50 7.00
Burning Barn Spiced Rum 25ml 4.50 7.00
Two Drifters Pure White Rum 25ml 4.50 7.00
Two Drifters Signature Rum 25ml 4.50 7.00
Vodka
Fox’s Kiln Charcoal Filtered Vodka 25ml 4.50 7.00
Two Birds English Vodka 25ml 4.50 7.00
Whisky
Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky 25ml 6.00 9.50
East London Liquor Co London Rye Whisky 25ml 6.50 10.00
The English Original Single Malt Whisky 25ml 6.00 9.50
The English Smokey Single Malt Whisky 25ml 6.00 9.50
Liqueur
Bramley & Gage Raspberry Liqueur 25ml 3.50 5.50
Conker Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur 25ml 4.00 6.50
Cotswolds Cream Liqueur 25ml 3.50 5.50
Fox’s Kiln Salted Caramel Vodka Liqueur 25ml 3.00 5.00
Fox’s Kiln Sour Raspberry Liqueur 25ml 3.00 5.00
Fox’s Kiln Spiced Apple Vodka Liqueur 25ml 3.00 5.00
Sweet Potato Chocolate Moonshine w/ chilli Liqueur 25ml 3.00 5.00
Sweet Potato Honey Moonshine Liqueur 25ml 3.00 5.00
Sweet Potato Moonshine Liqueur 25ml 5.00 8.00
Two Birds Cherry & Almond Vodka Liqueur 25ml 4.00 6.50
White Heron British Cassis Blackcurrant Liqueur 25ml 4.00 6.50
Wye Valley Meadery Traditional Mead 25ml 3.00 5.00
Non-Alcohol Spirits Serve Size
Pentire Coastal Spritz non-alc Aperitif 50ml 4.00
Warners Distillery Juniper Double Dry Botanical 0% 50ml 4.00
Warners Distillery Pink Berry Botanical 0% 50ml 4.00
Artisan Gins
6 O’clock Five Year Aged Sloe Gin 25ml 3.50 5.50
Berkshire Botanical Dandelion and Burdock Gin 25ml 3.50 5.50
Brennen & Brown Cucumber & Dill gin 25ml 3.50 5.50
British Polo Gin Strawberry & Rose 25ml 4. 00 6.50
Cotswolds Distillery Summer Cup 25ml 3.50 5.50
Fox’s Kiln Distillery Blood Orange Gin 25ml 4.50 7. 00
Fox’s Kiln Distillery Classic Gin 25ml 4. 00 6.50
Fox’s Kiln Distillery Pink Gin 25ml 4. 05 7. 00
Fox’s Kiln Distillery Rhubarb & Ginger Gin 25ml 4.50 7. 00
Foxdenton Jubilee Summer Pudding 25ml 3. 00 5. 00
Foxdenton London Dry gin ‘The Magnum’ 25ml 4. 00 6.50
Foxdenton Pink Gin 25ml 3.50 5.50
Penderyn Brecon Chocolate Orange Gin 25ml 3. 00 5. 00
Salcombe Gin Dry Rose Sainte Marie 25ml 5. 00 8. 00
Shakespeare Distillery Mulberry Gin 25ml 4.50 7. 00
Shakespeare Distillery Rhubarb Gin 25ml 4.50 7.00
Shakespeare Distillery Stratford Dry Gin 25ml 4. 50 7. 00
Warner’s Elderflower Gin 25ml 4. 00 6.50
Warner’s Harrington Botanical Garden Melissa Gin 25ml 4.50 7. 00
Warner’s Harrington Dry Gin 25ml 4.00 6.50
Mixers
Ginger Ale
FeverTree Ginger Ale 2.50
Soda
- FeverTree Mexican Lime Soda 2.50
- FeverTree Premium Soda Water 2.50
- Folkington’s Club Soda Water Can 2.00
Ginger Beer
FeverTree Refreshingly Light Ginger Beer 2.50
Lemonade
FeverTree Refreshingly Light Premium Lemonade 2.50
Tonics
- Folkington’s English Garden Tonic Water 2.00
- FeverTree Refreshingly Light Cucumber Tonic 2.50
Folkington’s Light Tonic Water 2.00 - Folkington’s Light Tonic 2.00
- Folkingtons Indian Tonic Can 2.00
- Twelve Below Classic Premium tonic 2.50