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EXCEPTIONAL PRIVATE DINING
DINING AT UPPER FARM
At Upper Farm, private dining is exactly that — exclusively private. From intimate fine dining in our Island Dining Room to Brazilian BBQs, Raclette & Hotplate Feasts, stone-fired pizzas and relaxed courtyard dining, every experience is created around you and your guests.
At the heart of Upper Farm is Bruna, Co-Founder and Executive Chef. Brazilian-born with Italian ancestry, she brings together two cultures renowned for their love of food and hospitality. Founder of London's critically acclaimed Huxley restaurant, Bruna brings her culinary passion, creativity and generous spirit to every Upper Farm dining experience.
We champion the finest locally sourced Northamptonshire produce, working with independent farmers, artisan growers, local vineyards and craft distilleries across the Notswolds. From beautiful seasonal menus to exceptional local wines, small-batch spirits and creative cocktails, provenance and quality are at the heart of everything we serve.
Exceptional private dining, beautiful drinks and unforgettable moments in the heart of the English countryside.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast at Upper Farm is served at your time, at your pace — an unhurried ritual designed to ease you gently into the day.
Set in our Island Dining Room, surrounded by water, light and countryside stillness, the morning table brings together the warmth of traditional English breakfast culture with subtle Brazilian influences woven throughout. It is generous, relaxed, and quietly indulgent — best enjoyed slowly, with good conversation and a second cup of Brazilian coffee.
Alongside familiar British favourites, you’ll find Brazilian touches close to our heart, including freshly baked pão de queijo — Brazilian cheese bread — served warm, golden and irresistibly soft. These elements sit naturally beside free-range eggs, fresh breads, seasonal fruits and thoughtfully prepared accompaniments, creating a breakfast that feels both comforting and distinctive.
Whether you’re starting the day early or lingering late into the morning, breakfast at Upper Farm is not about schedules — it’s about atmosphere, balance and enjoyment. A table designed for sharing, a room made for lingering, and a morning that unfolds exactly as it should.
Brazilian bBQ (churrasco)
Forget everything you know about a traditional barbecue. Brazilian Churrasco is a celebration of fire, flavour and togetherness — beautifully seasoned meats grilled over glowing coals, served generously as they're ready, alongside vibrant Brazilian accompaniments. Think irresistible aromas, fabulous drinks, beautiful music and long, leisurely hours around the table with your favourite people.
Born and raised in Brazil, Bruna — Upper Farm’s Co-Founder and Executive Chef — brings the family recipes, vibrant flavours and wonderful generosity of her homeland to our Brazilian BBQ Feast. Her passion for authentic Brazilian cooking meets exceptional locally sourced Northamptonshire produce, bringing the very best of both worlds to the table.
Think succulent chargrilled beef with vibrant chimichurri, 24-hour-marinated chicken, flame-grilled skewers and colourful traditional Brazilian accompaniments. Everything cooked over glowing coals, served generously and enjoyed as the feast unfolds.
And for the grand finale? Fresh pineapple caramelised over open coals with local honey and cinnamon, served warm with silky coconut cream and a bright finish of fresh lime zest. A beautifully tropical, indulgent ending to a proper Brazilian feast.
But this is about much more than the dining. It's the atmosphere, the music, the laughter, another round of drinks and the wonderful feeling that there's absolutely nowhere else you need to be.
Allow two hours or more for this gloriously unhurried experience, where long afternoons have a habit of becoming unforgettable evenings.
Perfect for birthdays, family celebrations, special occasions or simply gathering your favourite people for something extraordinary.
raclette & hotplate
Some evenings are simply too good to rush. Inspired by the wonderful tradition of dining in the Swiss Alps, our Raclette & Hotplate Feast brings a little Alpine indulgence to the heart of the Notswolds, in the beautiful privacy of Upper Farm's Club House.
Imagine gathering around your own table, glasses filled, music playing and the irresistible aroma of sizzling meats and melting Swiss cheese. This is dining with a difference — you become part of the experience, grilling beautifully butchered meats on your own hotplate, melting rich Swiss raclette cheese and creating delicious combinations with warm buttered potatoes, fresh vegetables, artisan pickles and traditional accompaniments.
As with everything at Upper Farm, exceptional local producers are at the heart of the experience. Our meats are hand-selected from Hartwell's Butchers, our Swiss raclette is sourced through Northampton's St Giles Street Cheese, and the evening begins with a beautiful welcome drink, including the option of English sparkling wine from our award-winning neighbours at Stonyfield.
And because a great evening deserves great drinks, half a bottle of wine per adult, or an equivalent drinks allowance, is included. No rushing between courses, just wonderful ingredients, good conversation and the pleasure of cooking and sharing together.
To finish, a warm Tarte aux Pommes, with softly caramelised apples, buttery pastry and cool crème fraîche — a little taste of the French Alps to complete the evening.
Exclusively private, wonderfully sociable and gloriously indulgent. Whether it's a romantic evening, a gathering of friends or a family celebration, this is much more than dinner. It's an experience to settle into, savour and remember.
LA PIZZA DI BRUNA
La Pizza di Bruna is a personal expression of heritage, craft, and hospitality — bringing artisan pizza to the English countryside through the lens of Bruna Brambilla’s Italian roots.
Inspired by her upbringing and the food culture of her family, Bruna’s approach to pizza is grounded in tradition: slow-fermented doughs, carefully sourced ingredients, and a deep respect for simplicity done well. Each pizza is stone-baked, balanced, and honest — allowing quality produce and technique to speak for themselves.
In the summer months, La Pizza di Bruna is served outdoors in our courtyard, where long tables, warm evenings and shared plates create a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. In winter, the experience moves indoors to the Island Dining Room — candlelit, intimate, and surrounded by water — offering comfort, warmth and a sense of occasion.
The experience goes far beyond pizza. Begin with beautiful antipasti, artisan cheeses, cured meats and seasonal salads before the stone-fired pizzas arrive, fresh from the oven. Finish with something indulgent from Bruna's dessert menu, accompanied by a carefully chosen wine, a wonderful cocktail or perhaps another glass of something special.
As with all private dining at Upper Farm, the experience is exclusively for you and your guests. No crowded restaurant, no competing tables — just exceptional ingredients, a beautiful setting, great music and the pleasure of taking your time.
La Pizza di Bruna celebrates everything we love about Italian dining: generous hospitality, beautiful simplicity, locally sourced ingredients and the joy of gathering around a table. From long summer evenings beneath the Northamptonshire skies to intimate winter suppers by candlelight, this is artisan stone-fired pizza in the heart of the Notswolds, made with passion and meant to be enjoyed together.
UPPER FARM CLASSICS set menu
Some of the best evenings are built around the simplest pleasures — a beautifully laid table, exceptional ingredients, wonderful company and a proper country supper. Upper Farm Classics celebrates the pleasures of timeless country cooking, bringing familiar favourites to life with beautiful presentation, generous hospitality and a little indulgence.
At the heart of our kitchen is a passion for locally sourced Northamptonshire produce. Working with independent farmers, artisan producers and our trusted local butchers, we create comforting, beautifully prepared dishes that celebrate the seasons and the pleasure of cooking from scratch.
Think magnificent Herefordshire sirloin and tomahawk steaks from Hartwell's Butchers, rich slow-cooked Beef Bourguignon, hearty Beef & Guinness stew and traditional homemade lasagne. Served with freshly prepared vegetables, golden roast potatoes and seasonal accompaniments, these are the classics we all love, cooked with care and made to be enjoyed together.
The beauty of Upper Farm Classics is dining together. Your group chooses one main course for the entire table, served generously in the spirit of a traditional country supper. Naturally, we accommodate individual dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and allergy-related alternatives, so everyone can enjoy the occasion.
Begin with freshly baked bread and olives, choose between two or three courses, and leave a little room for something wonderful. Perhaps a warm chocolate fondant with Madagascan vanilla ice cream, indulgent sticky toffee pudding or a selection of artisan cheeses from our local cheesemonger.
And the best part? Your dining experience is exclusively private. No restaurant crowds, no competing tables, just your favourite people, beautiful surroundings, excellent wines and the pleasure of an evening spent around one table.
Traditional country dining, generously served and beautifully hosted, in the heart of the Notswolds.
fine dining
Some evenings deserve to be far more than dinner. Upper Farm's Private Fine Dining Experience is an intimate, beautifully orchestrated journey through exceptional cuisine, extraordinary surroundings and the pleasure of being looked after from the moment you arrive.
Your evening begins with aperitifs in The Spirit Lounge, where elegant cocktails, fine Champagne and exceptional wines set the mood. Settle into the atmosphere, enjoy the music and allow the evening to unfold before making your way through The Observatory, our atmospheric stargazing tunnel, towards something rather special.
At the end of your journey awaits The Island Dining Room — surrounded by water, original art and beautiful countryside views. Candlelit, intimate and exquisitely presented, this remarkable space becomes your own private restaurant for the evening. One table. Your guests. Your chef.
At the heart of the experience is an exquisite bespoke four to seven-course fine dining menu, personally created by our Resident Fine Dining Chef. Each menu is thoughtfully designed around your occasion, celebrating exceptional seasonal ingredients and the finest locally sourced produce from Northamptonshire's independent farmers, growers and artisan producers. Every course reflects creativity, precision and the artistry of contemporary fine dining.
From delicate opening courses to beautifully composed mains and indulgent desserts, each dish is thoughtfully considered, elegantly presented and served at an unhurried pace. Our carefully curated wine collection offers the opportunity for bespoke wine pairings, bringing another dimension to the dining experience.
Whether celebrating a milestone birthday, anniversary, intimate family occasion or an evening with cherished friends, every element is thoughtfully arranged — from the music and candlelight to the service, presentation and rhythm of the evening. With no other dining parties, the atmosphere is entirely personal, wonderfully relaxed and effortlessly luxurious.
An exceptional private fine dining experience in the heart of the Notswolds, Northamptonshire. A celebration of beautiful ingredients, remarkable surroundings and the kind of evening that stays with you long after the final glass has been poured.