Paul Clerehugh
Paul Clerehugh, chef proprietor, Crooked Billet, one of Englands most famous foodie pubs. Living on his small holding, Jacobs sheep are reared for the menu, organic fruit and vegetables are grown.
Championing local and British produce, Paul Clerehugh's regulars can swap home grown offerings for lunch. He provides Stoke Row school with lunch using local ingredients from the area. In 2004, Paul Clerehugh received the Craft Guild of Chefs Award, the first pub chef to receive this accolade.
Anton Mosimann, Brian Turner and Paul Gaylor being previous recipients. Paul also owns the London Street Brasserie in Reading, winning Restaurant of the Year 2001, 2004 and Michelin recognition.
The Crooked Billet
The Crooked Billet, one of England's most popular, favourite foodie pubs. Built in 1647 retaining original rustic, country charm. No bar counter, beer is drawn directly from the cellar. A large ambitious menu, it's cooking enjoys an unrivalled reputation.
Observer Food Monthly voted it Britain's best Sunday luncheon and Waitrose Food Magazine its favourite gastro-pub two consecutive years. Featuring in most food guides, known for big flavours with a rough edge. A Michelin inspector wrote "the chairs look like they cost £2.50 from a junk shop".
Famously served Kate Winslet Bangers & Mash for her wedding, it has become a celebrity favourite.
Crooked Billet
Newlands Lane
Stoke Row
Nr Henley-on-Thames Oxon
RG9 5PU
Tel No: 01491 681048
Web: www.thecrookedbillet.co.uk
London St. Brasserie
Riverside
Oracle
2-4 London Street
Reading Berkshire
RG1 4SE
Tel No: 01189 505036
Fax 01189 505031
Web: www.londonstbrasserie.co.uk
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