British Pie Week & Mother's Day treat

Good morning,

We hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful signs of Spring. As the days get a bit brighter and a bit longer we wanted to share some special events coming up at The Plough Shiplake.

BRITISH Pie Week: Join us for British Pie Week as we celebrate the rich tradition of British Pie making. Chef Kaine has perfected the golden crust (no soggy bottoms anywhere in sight). Join us Thursday 5 March for a pint (or glass of wine), pie and your choice of side for £22.

Set Lunch: Our wonderful set lunch offer continues- including our "famous" fish & chips. Two-courses for £28 or three for £35. Available lunch time (12-2:30pm) Wednesday to Friday.

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Spring Wreath Making: Next Wednesday (11 March) from 10am we will be hosting a gorgeous Spring wreath making workshop and lunch, just in time for Mother's Day. Lyndsay Wade from Moomi Botancials with guide the workshop with her hand curated selection of flowers and grasses, including eucalyptus and mimosa. The perfect pop of colour for your home with Spring. Includes 2-course lunch and glass of wine. £110pp. To book email jill@bigbettyfoodco.com

Spring Floral Workshop — The Plough Shiplake

Mother's Day: Celebrate Mother's Day, Sunday 15 March, with us and enjoy our award-winning Sunday roast, gift from Arthouse Unlimited and chocolates from Gorvett & Stone. 

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Cocktail Masterclass: Get ready for Summer entertaining with a fun filled cocktail making masterclass. Saturday 21 March from 3-6pm, including demonstrations, hands-on making, selection of canapes and special gift bag (thank you Henley Distillery). £75pp. To book email Jill on jill@bigbettyfoodco.com

PUB Quiz: Shiplake College Master, Marcus Millburn leads 4 exciting rounds of trivia at our pub quiz on Wednesday 25 March from 7:30pm. £2pp. To book email jill@bigbettyfoodco.com

Garden Design Workshop: With the buds in bloom you might be feeling inspired to update your own garden. We've got the perfect inspiration! Join our award-winning garden designer, Tabitha Rigden on Thursday 26 March from 10:30am as she walks you through her favourite tips and tricks for great garden design, followed by a delicious 2-course lunch and glass of wine. £70pp To book email jill@bigbettyfoodco.com

Whew! So, that's our March. We really hope to see you!

Best wishes,

Jill, Chloe, Fernando, Kaine & the entire Plough team

Tel: 01189403999

Posted by: Jill Sikkens | 04/03/2026 11:55 am