Gourmet dining in the heart of Northamptonshire…

There are few restaurants that can really claim to offer classic fine dining, but now, anyone living close to Oundle, Stamford and Corby has the opportunity to experience this in Upper Benefield at The Benefield Wheatsheaf.

The hotel is offering a five course ‘Gourmet Dining’ experience for groups of 10-14 people who may wish to celebrate a special occasion, host a corporate or executive dinner or simply enjoy excellent food and wine in the company of friends in a private dining room.

Head Chef, David Clipsham, who is trained in classic French cuisine and has featured in the Michelin guide, designs his gourmet menus to feature the finest available ingredients.  These may be styled to a particular theme or feature classic dishes such as individual Beef Wellington.  Guests may decide to choose their own dishes or keep an element of surprise by leaving menu content to the chef.

Once the menu is confirmed, the finest wines from around the world are selected to accompany each course.  On the evening, our Restaurant Manager (who joins us from the renowned Stapleford Park) introduces each dish and the wine selected to complement it.

‘David is a highly talented chef and his cuisine combined with our Restaurant Manager’s knowledge of food & wine will ensure that those seeking a gourmet dining experience will have an evening to remember’, comments Roger Brockbank, General Manager.

Gourmet dining at The Benefield Wheatsheaf is available from Tuesday to Saturday evenings and costs £110 per person for a five-course meal with wine or £80 without wines.  View a sample menu…

On Friday, 10th and 24th September, this menu is being offered at a special price of just £85 per head, including wine.  Don’t miss this opportunity!

A taste of Thailand comes to Upper Benefield…

On Sunday, 18 July residents of Oundle, Corby and East Northamptonshire  treated themselves to a taste of Thailand without having to fly to Bangkok!  The Benefield Wheatsheaf  hosted a Thai Night with authentic Thai food from the renowned Tong Thai restaurant of Kettering.  In addition to a delicious selection of starters and buffet main course, diners were treated to an exquisite Thai dancing performance – a different and entertaining way to spend a Sunday evening for just £17.50 per head!  Another Thai Night is planned during August, so keep an eye open for the date…

Golf & al fresco dining at The Benefield Wheatsheaf

We’re celebrating the summer at The Benefield Wheatsheaf!  Take time out for a round of golf at the delightful 18 hole parkland course at Oundle Golf Club and combine this with an overnight stay for £70 on a Sunday night or £99 any other day – and this includes your golf.

We are offering al fresco dining at the hotel this summer at lunchtimes and early evening. Guests can choose between dining on the terrace at the rear of the hotel, ideal for sun worshippers as it is sheltered and a real sun-trap, or alternatively at one of the tables on the lawn, with views of open countryside.  If it gets really warm, we have parasols for shade and a large tree on the lawn.

Our blackboard menu changes daily to reflect seasonally available produce and dishes that suit the current weather.  In the summer this menu will regularly feature fresh fish & seafood, including shellfish platters with crab & lobster, antipasti and cold meats with salads to accompany. On Sundays during periods of good weather, we plan to have barbecued meats available as an alternative to our normal Sunday roast menu.

Add a glass of chilled white wine (supplied by Amps Fine Wines of Oundle) and you have all the ingredients for a most enjoyable afternoon!

Marquee for corporate events

The rural location of The Benefield Wheatsheaf makes it a perfect ‘getaway’ location for businesses based in Corby, Oundle and Peterborough.  Our new marquee is available from May to December for events such as conferences, meetings, product launches and dinners. Located at the rear of the hotel and linked to the main building, it seats up to 150 people and offers meeting organisers a spacious facility that can be themed, branded or styled to their requirements.  Smaller groups of between 10 and 50 can be accommodated in the hotel in The Garden Room or The Snug.

Our Head Chef is skilled in catering for large numbers, so anyone holding an event at The Benefield Wheatsheaf can be assured that guests will be impressed not only comfort of the surroundings but also by the quality of the food.

Delegates can stay overnight in one of our 19 comfortable, individually furnished rooms all with en-suite facilities and Wi-fi access.  Our conference rates represent some of the best value in the area – daily delegate rates start at £17 and 24 hour rate is £110 per person.  More details here…

Informal dining in our new bar dining area…

We have recently completed the refurbishment of our bar and lounge area with a more contemporary style of décor, complementing the stone walled interior of this former coaching inn and retaining its cosy atmosphere.  The previous over-large bar has been reduced in size and a new bar dining area seating up to 20 has been created in its place.  Come and see how much space we have created!

‘Diners wanting a quick bite or informal business lunch will really appreciate our new bar dining area.  Our Head Chef, David Clipsham, is producing some fantastic dishes so we have created an area where they can come and enjoy his food in a location less formal than our restaurant,’ said Roger Brockbank, General Manager.

Guests can select dishes from both the daily ‘Specials blackboard’ and a la carte menu for lunch or evening dining.  Fish is always available along with vegetarian options – see our menus…