The caprese salad by La Locanda dei Golosi at Chloe's pop up pizza night

January can be bleak, so to raise your spirits here are some fabulous foodie temptations to spur you on!

Chloe’s in Charlbury is hosting a La Locanda dei Golosi PIZZA NIGHT on Thursday January 23. Chef Fabrizio heads up the pizzeria at Cecconi’s in Bicester village, but is taking a night off to make street pizza called ‘Pizza al Trancio’ at Chloe’s, served by the slice, with a thick soft base, golden crunchy crust and loaded with toppings!! Expect a simple set menu (pizzeria style!) of caprese salad to start, then three slices of Pizza al Trancio with different toppings, followed by tiramisu. Tickets are £25 per head, with sittings at 6pm or 8pm. BOOK TICKETS HERE.

Chloe’s pizza night with La Locanda deli Golosi

Cranston Pickles, Pickled Street Food Supperclub at Tap Social’s Taproom in Botley On Jan 29. Book now for a three course casual vegetarian menu of their favourite street food in a supper club setting! If you haven’t been before you’re in for a treat because everything on the menu is locally sourced, made from scratch and has a Japanese influence. Tickets cost £25 a head and Tap’s bar will be open to keep you watered! Book here https://www.cranstonpickles.com/pickle-shop/p/pickled-street-food-supperclub-taproom-29-jan

A Cranston Pickles pop up dinner

Don’t miss: As Michelin chef Paul Welburn prepares to depart Oxfordshire for Cornwall permanently on Feb 22 READ ABOUT IT HERE his last menus at The Swan in Islip have been introduced. If you haven’t been don’t miss out on some of the best food in Oxfordshire. The tasting menu is £69 per head, whilst the standard lunch menu in the Cygnet Restaurant is running a current deal of £25 for two courses or £35 for three. https://swaninnislip.co.uk/menus/

Paul Welburn at The Swan

Steak Night at Farm & Table at Wykham Park Farm. Having tried out a one-off steak night pop up at the farm cafe, it sold out immediately. So chef owner Pawel Walkiewicz has pencilled the next one in for Feb 1. Expect local, high quality beef, Tomahawk steaks, hand cut truffle chips and cocktails. https://farmandtable.uk

Pawel Walkiewicz at Farm & Table on Wykham Park Farm

Kaz Bar, Cowley Road, flamenco and open mic nights: Book now for some exciting new evenings at the East Oxford tapas restaurant, which also serves some stonking cocktails. Starting with Flamenco in the guise of award-winning Spanish guitar duo De Fuego every Thursday night. Or sing your heart out at the new Monday Music Open Mic nights. Throw in some great student drinks deals and you’re in for a great night out. https://kazbar.co.uk

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The Plough, West Hanney – There’s a mighty competiton going on at this village pub between landlords Luke and Owain to give you the best incentive to visit. Team Owain is offering £15 off your meal as long as at least two people order two courses, while Team Luke is proffering a free bottle of wine for the same. Who will you pick? The choice is yours. https://theploughathanney.co.uk

Luke and Owain at The Plough

Burns Night at The Perch, Binsey, Saturday January 25. Highland born Executive Chef Craig Thomson, has put together some Scottish specials to celebrate Burns Night. Think Potted Scottish Salmon, seared Highland Venison Loin, MacSween’s Haggis, Neeps & Tatties, chicken Balmoral, grilled Orkney King Scallops in the Shell and a Cranachan Trifle. Book at https://the-perch.co.uk

Craig Thomson

Burns Night at The Crown in Faringdon – January 25. Honour Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns with an evening of traditional food, drinks, and lively atmosphere as a night of poetry, food, and celebration unfolds. Enjoy a delicious six-course Scottish-inspired menu, featuring haggis, neeps and tatties cooked by brilliant head chef Samual Squires. £65 per person. Book here https://www.theoldcrowncoachinginn.com/event-details/burns-night-supper-25-jan-2025

Samuel Squires at The Old Crown in Faringdon

Worton Garden Kitchen – Burns Night. Sat Jan 25. Join the Cassington’s eaterie’s first Supper Club of 2025 – a Burns Night banquet hosted by Professor Barry Smith with a four course set menu and communal seating on refectory style tables. Academic, broadcaster and Scot, Professor Barry Smith, will host the evening, toast the haggis, read a few lines from Robbie himself and lead a guided Whisky tasting. There will also be a piper present to ensure a lively atmosphere! £60 per person. Book here: https://wortonkitchengarden.com/event/supper-club-burns-night-supper/

Worton

Bishops Court Farm, Burns Night, Friday Jan 24. A night steeped in Scottish tradition, don’t miss this unforgettable evening of food, culture, and dancing! Expect a welcoming dram of whiskey, a delicious Scottish-inspired dinner, a heartfelt recital of Robert Burns’ poetry and Scottish jigging with the incredible ‘Ceilidh with Us’. Tickets: £58. BOOK HERE

The Snug at Bishops Court Farm

Burns Night, Park Royal, Bicester Heritage, Sat Jan 25 – Dinner on a vintage double decker bus? Three courses for £59 served in style READ ABOUT IT HERE: EXCLUSIVE: Gourmet dinner on a vintage double decker bus in Bicester. Is Park Royal Oxfordshire’s most unique dining space? From haggis wrapped in bacon with a whisky cream sauce to haggis, neeps and tatties, Scotch rarebit with smoked haddock and a Cranachan to finish. Book at info@park-royal.co.uk

Park Royal

Waste2Taste and The Gypsy Baker are running online cookery workshops. The next is on Sunday Jan 26 from 3pm-4.30pm, where you can learn to make Pasteis de Nata – Portuguese tarts. Bookings cost £25 (no matter how many people are gathering and learning) and once you book, a list of ingredients and equipment is sent to you. BOOK HERE

The new Waste2Taste premises

Curry Nights With Nandita at The Grain Store, Middle Aston. March 8. After the huge success of the last pop up supper club, there’s a new date for your diaries. And while the menu hasn’t been announced yet, if the delicious offering Nandita compiled last time is anything to go by, we’d book your tickets now! https://www.currynightswithnandita.com/event-details/supper-club-the-grain-store-1

Nandita at The Grain Store