DINING is a huge part of life at upper farm.

Whether you choose private dining, relaxed courtyard meals or something simple by the pool, everything is designed around flavour, atmosphere and generosity. Our orchard-view private dining island is a year-round highlight, while in spring, summer and autumn the heated Mediterranean-inspired courtyard becomes the heart of long lunches, late evenings and music-filled gatherings.

We also celebrate the Brazilian spirit at the heart of Upper Farm with our coal-fired BBQ — slow-cooked, soulful and perfect for long days and nights. It’s incredibly popular in winter too, when smoky flavours meet crisp air and firelight.

Our Upper Farm picnics are lavish countryside affairs, set amongst open fields, ponds and old trees. Think generous spreads, blankets, warm breezes, birdsong and a feeling of total escape — unforgettable for couples, families, group celebrations and wellness retreats.

Our resident private chef  is available on request.

Your evening begins with a champagne reception in our Whisky Lounge — a softly candlelit space where time slows and the tone for the night is set. Glasses are poured, conversations unfold, and the outside world gently fades away.

From there, you are invited to journey through The Observatory — our stargazing tunnel — a moment of transition designed to awaken the senses and mark the passage into something special. At its end, The Island Dining Room reveals itself: intimate, atmospheric, and entirely yours for the evening.

The dining experience is centred around a bespoke menu created by our resident chef, thoughtfully designed around the seasons and guided by the best locally sourced ingredients available at the time of your visit. Each menu is tailored to your group, balancing refinement with warmth, generosity and a sense of occasion.

Our Private Dining is ideal for groups of 6 to 14 guests, whether celebrating a milestone, hosting close friends, or gathering family around the table. Every detail — from pacing and service to lighting, music and presentation — is carefully considered to create an evening that feels both effortless and unforgettable.

This is dining as a journey: intimate, immersive, and quietly magical.

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.

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.

Alongside our regular service, La Pizza di Bruna also hosts Supper Clubs in the Clubhouse, where pizza becomes the centrepiece of an evening shaped by jazz records, carefully selected wines, and a slower rhythm. These nights are intimate, social, and designed for guests who appreciate food, music and atmosphere in equal measure.

This is not fast food, nor fine dining — but something more timeless. Pizza as it should be: handmade, generous, and meant to be shared. Whether enjoyed under open skies, in our stunning dining room or to the sound of vinyl, La Pizza di Bruna at Upper Farm is about gathering, slowing down, and celebrating food with soul.

For upcoming dates, details and bookings, please visit the Supper Clubs section in the website header.

Our barbecue offering at Upper Farm is a relaxed yet considered celebration of fire, flavour and the outdoors — designed for long afternoons that turn gently into evenings.

Set in the open air and shaped by the seasons, the barbecue brings together high-quality local produce, thoughtful preparation and simple, honest cooking over flame. Expect beautifully grilled meats, vibrant vegetables, fresh salads and generous sides, all served in a sharing style that encourages ease and connection.

On warm days, the experience unfolds outdoors, with guests gathering around the grill, glasses in hand, as food is cooked slowly and served as it’s ready. It’s informal but intentional — guided by the same attention to detail that runs through everything we do at Upper Farm.

Perfect for private gatherings, celebrations and relaxed group dining, our barbecue is not about excess or spectacle, but about atmosphere: smoke in the air, food cooked with care, and time allowed to stretch.

An Upper Farm barbecue is less about an event — and more about a moment.

Our Oven & Casserole set menu is a celebration of slow, generous cooking — comforting, seasonal dishes designed to be shared and enjoyed together.

The experience begins simply with freshly baked bread and marinated olives, inviting the table to settle in. From there, guests choose a shared main for the table — either a hearty casserole or a classic lasagne — prepared with care, depth of flavour and a sense of home.

The main is accompanied by a selection of sides to complement the dish: basmati rice or roasted potatoes, alongside salad or roasted vegetables, allowing each table to tailor the meal to their taste. The evening concludes with our much-loved Bananella da Brunella — caramelised banana and Nutella pizza — a signature finish that brings warmth and indulgence to the table.

Perfect for colder months, this is a cosy winter option, best enjoyed slowly and in good company. In winter, it is served in our candlelit Island Dining Room; in summer, the experience moves outdoors to The Courtyard, where long evenings and open air bring a lighter rhythm to the same generous table.

Unfussy, comforting and deeply satisfying, Oven & Casserole dining at Upper Farm is about togetherness, warmth and the quiet pleasure of a meal made to share.

The Whisky Lounge is one of the hearts of Upper  Farm — a design-led, intimate space where evenings unfold slowly by candlelight, the gentle crackle of the fire, and jazz playing through our high-quality sound system.

Created for comfort and atmosphere, the lounge invites guests to linger. Soft lighting, rich textures and carefully considered details set the tone for relaxed conversation and unhurried moments, with jazz providing a warm, understated backdrop.

Our whisky and gin selection is curated in close partnership with Wharf Distillery, our local distillery and valued community collaborator. This partnership allows us to showcase exceptional spirits crafted just moments away, celebrating provenance, small-batch production and the skill of local distilling.

Whether you’re enjoying a dram by the fire or a perfectly served gin, the Whisky Lounge is a space shaped by craftsmanship, community and care — where time slows and evenings are meant to be savoured.

Our wine list at Upper Farm is a carefully curated, wide-ranging selection — spanning everything from expressive, characterful “funky” wines to the most classic and sophisticated bottles.

The list brings together trusted producers, exceptional regions and styles chosen to suit a wide range of occasions and tastes. Whether you’re drawn to something vibrant and unconventional or refined and timeless, the collection offers depth, choice and confidence.

We are also proud to feature Stonyfield Sparkling Wine, an award-winning local producer and valued part of our community. Their sparkling wines bring both a strong sense of place and recognised excellence to the list, making them ideal for aperitifs, celebrations and special moments.

Our wine selection is generous, assured and thoughtfully assembled — offering great wines for memorable tables, from relaxed gatherings to standout occasions.