Plough Wavendon, The
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Plough Wavendon, The Summary
- Address: 72 Walton Road, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LW (Map)
- Tel: +44 (0)1908 587576
- E-mail: Click here to contact
- Website: Go to the Plough Wavendon, The website
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- Cuisine(s): French, Gourmet, British
- Opening Times: Tues - Sat: 12:00 - 14:30 17:30 - 22:30
Sun: 12:30 - 16:00 - Avg Price: £45.00
- Party Planner: Group bookings & Party planner
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)
Plough Wavendon, The Description
The Plough is a pleasant red brick substantial building, completely at ease with its surroundings, offering a warm welcome within easy distance of the Milton Keynes conurbation and run by a team who take genuine pride in what they do. The range of cuisine covers a real enthusiasm for La Francais and demonstrates that there food is something to be taken seriously in the first instance, before the elements of pleasure and satisfaction are allowed free rein.
A poached pear with a honeyed white wine reduction and pistachio ice cream ticks all the boxes, before going back to the glass box for the afternoon - well, with a bit of luck it's better than that; either way The Plough can compete successfully. The usual two or three course option is given and you will have change out of two tenners.
Those who might be tempted to be a bit snooty about cultural opportunities in the area should think again - as they have done at The Plough where a successful pre-theatre menu is offered from 5.30 to 7pm. Four choices per course, say goats' cheese, wild rocket, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds and herb crouton, followed by rump of Oxford beef, triple-cooked chips and Béarnaise sauce, then a lemon posset served with red wine coulis and mandarin sorbet. And so what if you are not going to the theatre?
The menu du jour is the occasion for a more leisurely and relaxed approach, with starters of flash grilled tuna medallions, samphire and roasted almonds, or chicken and duck liver parfait served with a mixed berry compote and homemade brioche. The intervention of a sorbet emphasises the pace, before making the tough choice between perhaps the English 'rose' veal served with dauphinoise potatoes, vegetable panache and red wine jus, or an assiette of grilled salmon and creamed mash with salmon and cucumber cannelloni and salmon soufflé.
Malva pudding with vanilla pod ice cream or roasted strawberries with spices and balsamic give the finishing touch - or do they? Just wait till you see the cheese selection and believe me, if you have a hankering after that wonderful transformation of one of life's staples into a delicacy beyond compare, reserves of space that you never dreamed you possess will appear to accommodate your longing.
At other times when a sense of indulgence is on the cards The Plough has the perfect answer - the seven course tasting menu, at £75, or £125 with 'flight of wines' which sounds like an aerial booze run across the Channel, but I'm sure you know what they mean.
And talking of wine, which we not infrequently are, that supreme compliment to any master chef, the wine list, comes through with flying colours, starting with an excellent selection by the glass, as well as some stunning numbers in the higher range.
Whatever the circumstances The Plough is a place to be enjoyed, relished even. They achieved recognition in their first year, as The Foodie Square Guide, awarded them the title of Buckinghamshire Restaurant of the Year 2008 and again in 2009, nominated and voted for by their readers. Their Website will expand on what is available year round. My final word? Always trust a chef who values his suppliers, people like Best Butchers in Brickhill and Windmill Dairy in Bedfordshire. Bon appetit!
Fixed Lunch
- £24 (3 courses)
Fixed Dinner
- £29 (3 courses), pre-theatre, Tues - Sat, 5.30 - 7.30 pm, £52 (5 courses), table'd hote, min 2 persons
Your Reviews of Plough Wavendon, The
Chestnut (16 July 2009)
As always no matter what the occasion is I can't fault this restaurant. This is one place I can guarantee all my guests have a good time. I have come to The Plough for lunch, dinner, a wedding, business dinners, and Christmas parties and will again for another wedding and this has been in a space of two years. I would firstly like to wish them a happy 2nd birthday today and thank them for making me look like an excellent hostess and event organiser.
The Chef and the General Manager are wonderful, warm and accomodating to all my whims, and the food and service absolutely marvellous. You must at least try this place once in your lifetime. I guarantee you'll be back.
Shane (3 July 2009)
I decided to present my girlfriend's engagement ring at this restaurant. I very rarely eat out at restaurants this upmarket but then this was no ordinary occasion! Upon arrival the atmosphere seemed a bit pretentious. The food itself however, was delicious. Since we're half hearted vegetarians the complimentary cauliflower soup, four salmon dish and ravioli were superb and very filling. The chocolate dessert was ok.
Halfway into the meal I sneaked off to the bar to request if they would present the ring with champagne; this got the guests in the vicinity quite excited! The service was very professional and after sipping three quarters of the glass she noticed the ring, much to the delight of the waiters/waitresses and myself! Any pretentiousness at this point disappeared and my girlfriend was overwhelmed and much more at ease. It was a really nice gesture for the chef himself to pop open another half bottle of champagne on the house. And despite the menu's offerings, he informed us he can create new vegetarian dishes for us if we go again. As you can tell I would wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant for special occasions. The service and food were brilliant and certainly helped make this occasion feel special.
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Additional Info for Plough Wavendon, The
Children welcome
Groups allowed
Air conditioning
Outside seating
Reservations
Cover Charge
- House red: £14.00
- House white: £14.00
- Service charge: Not included, 10% (opitonal) for 6 or more
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