Farmer, Butcher, Chef

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   Judith

   West Sussex

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We are regular visitors but sadly today we were very disappointed! Took friends with us but all our meals were overcooked! Spent £235 but really felt it wasn’t worth the money sadly. Lovely staff as always, great service, lovely surroundings just let down by the food. Wondered if a different chef was on duty?
   

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   Kevin

   VIP

   London

   13 reviews

   3.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Service was good but food a bit mixed. Main course and side dishes were cold to the touch
   

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   Andrew

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful dinner to celebrate my Dad’s birthday. Good very good, service great. Lots of the wines were sold out limiting choice to higher priced options but we still had an excellent and memorable time.
   

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   Paul

   West Sussex

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 22 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We booked a pre Christmas Sunday Lunch at Farmer, Butcher, Chef on the recommendation of a friend and we weren't disappointed. The food was excellent quality, very tasty and whilst priced at the upper end of what you usually want to pay for Sunday Lunch, it was worth it. None of us had any vegetarian dishes so unfortunately can't comment on those, but the meat was tender and tasty, the roast potatoes crispy and some of the best cauliflower cheese we have had for a long time. Three of our party also had cocktails at the end of the meal, which they all loved. Overall a wonderful lunch on a great venue. Thoroughly recommended.
   

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   Harriet

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 22 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A perfect Sunday lunch experience. Farmer Butcher Chef suited the needs of all three generations in our group and was exceptional. The children loved the fun decor and interesting items on display and we all enjoyed superb food and found the staff to be efficient and friendly. We will definitely be back! Prices are reasonable and portions are good. The restaurant is ideal for special celebrations as well as more low key gatherings with friends and family
   

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   Louis

   West Sussex

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 20 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Staff were fantastic, and wonderful food! Would highly recommend
   

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   Chris

   West Sussex

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a birthday meal with family. Great food great service great atmosphere. A fabulous setting .
   

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   Richard

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Farmer Butcher Chef is the best place for a relaxed atmosphere, in iconic surroundings with first class food and service.
   

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   Pamela

   West Sussex

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very pleased with the food, service and location. Would definitely recommend.
   

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    Isabelle

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2

    Honestly disappointing for us !! After reading positive reviews, we expected something special. The venue is lovely, friendly staff but the food and service was disappointing. We were not offered drinks on arrival asking us if we wanted something to drink whilst waiting at the table. I had to get up and get the attention of a waitress... The staff was super busy and running round. Because we had to wait for a while before food arrived, I asked if we could get nibbles with our aperitif, which was charged around £5 on top on the bill for some crisps and a few pretzels. If we had had the light bites sooner, we may not have needed those nibbles whilst waiting for the starters ? Our drinks were ok. Some of the food (Venison croquettes) was dry, some was half cooked like with the ray skate wing more like sushi (unfortunately not explained on the menu). We had to send it back. My starter crispy oyster mushroom with seaweed came as tempura mushrooms but no visible seaweed. Again it could be more explicit on the menu or the waiter/waitress could explain it more clearly when the client orders to avoid confusion. The soup was ok but got cold... We ordered light bites thinking they would arrive before the starters but we waited a while (there was a private party of 10 or so in the next room so the kitchen would have naturally been very busy, hence the waiting time I guess) but then everything came at once: light bites and both starters so things got cold inevitably. My side cabbage to go with my main course was stone cold - I sent it back and it came back burning hot but dry. It was supposed to be a mix of red cabbage and sauerkraut but there was only red cabbage. My main course was average. I left half of it. It would be nice to see some more green vegetables on offer as sides besides brussels sprouts. The best thing was the dessert, Passion souffle. The bill was the most expensive we've ever paid for a meal for two. Over £175. water, 1 glass of wine. 1 dessert...
    

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