Imperial recommended we try one of…
Imperial recommended we try one of Blumenthal’s cottages for a private dining experience this year. Everyone really enjoyed the Michelin starred food and endless drinks.
Ella R16 Sept 2021
Lavender House
A Bray cottage on the Thames, yours alone for the stay. It's closer to a well-stocked private home than a hotel: fireplaces laid ready to light, charcoal-filtered water, Denise and Ollie to see you in. The Fat Duck and the Hinds Head, a short walk.
Lavender House
Guests who prioritise location and a comfortable stay.
Lavender House
Bray Cottages consistently delivers comfortable stays with reliable service standards.
Lavender House
People say these Berkshire cottages feel like staying in a well-stocked private home rather than a hotel, a short walk from the Hinds Head and the Fat Duck. They highlight the thoughtful welcome from Denise and Ollie, the ready-to-light fireplaces, and the charcoal-filtered water. They also like the private garden at Dormer Cottage and the extras laid on for birthdays and anniversaries, including flowers, wine, and spa treatments.
The Blumenthal Private Dining Experience
Seven course private dining cooked by Jack Blumenthal with stay at Bray cottage.
Specially selected dates available
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27 reviews
Across our culinary experiences, clients praise the choice of restaurants and the cooking.
Across our culinary experiences, clients praise the choice of restaurants and the cooking.
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Your private dining experience
Jack Blumenthal cooks a seven-course tasting menu at Lavender House in Bray, with an overnight stay and breakfast to follow.
Seven-course tasting menu
Jack Blumenthal cooks a seven-course tasting menu at Lavender House in Bray.
Rated 5
Your cottage
Your overnight room at Lavender House in Bray, with breakfast to follow.
Lavender House
Riverside cottages in Bray, yours alone on the Thames.
Rated 4.7Riverside villageRiverside cottagesPeriod meets modern
What’s included
Private dining experience
7-course tasting menu cooked by Jack Blumenthal
At Lavender House, on the evening of your stay.
Wine pairing across 7 courses
Specially selected wines paired with each course of the tasting menu.
Welcome sparkling wine per person
A glass of selected sparkling wine on arrival before service.
Cottage
Overnight stay at Lavender House
Concierge, personal meet-and-greet, breakfast next morning.
Complimentary whiskey, gin and Fever-Tree mixers
A stocked mini-bar in your room.
What to expect
Your The Blumenthal Private Dining Experience experience starts here
One night in Lavender House, Bray
A cottage in Bray, the same Thames village as the restaurant. You stay the night, so dinner doesn't end with a late drive home.
Bray, Britain's densest Michelin village
The three-star Waterside Inn and several more Michelin-listed kitchens sit within a short walk of each other in this Berkshire village.
Jack Blumenthal's private dining table
Jack Blumenthal runs this private dining experience, a separate offering from the village's other kitchens in the same corner of Berkshire.
Our best tips
Dress code
The Jack Blumenthal private dining experience is exactly as it sounds, completely private for you and your guests. Wear whatever you like, it's your space to enjoy!
Fun fact
Did you know Bray holds several Michelin stars? Take a stroll through the village to find the Waterside Inn and Hind's Head.
Getting you on track
With Imperial Corporate Events
Completely hands-off from start to finish
Tell us what you're after and we'll plan the rest. All you have to do is show up.
Everything you need at your fingertips
Store all your event information, tickets, and contact details in one convenient place
Late checkout
Tasting menu
Restaurant reservation
Birthday surprise
Flight upgrades
Trip extension
Champagne on arrival
Spa treatment
Private chef
Anniversary cake
Helicopter transfer
Private tour
Add personal touches to your trip
Make a request and our team will do everything they can to make it happen
Seamless booking process
Pick the experience, pick the tier, pick the day. Your account manager handles the rest.
Huge Portfolio of Events
F1, Wimbledon, Royal Ascot, the Six Nations, Glastonbury. If it sells out in minutes, we have people on the door.
What our guests say
Don't just take our word for it
Blumenthal really delivered a great…
Blumenthal really delivered a great experience for my friend’s birthday. The cottage was so luxurious and wow they know how to take care of someone for a special occasion! The 2 chefs are great guys, definitely not the last time we are going there.
Millie B10 Sept 2021
Had a great over experience
Had a great over experience, Visited Tiggers Cottage for a private dining experience with Jack Blumenthal. Scott wasn't available for the evening however Jack was more than capable of hosting and did a bloody good job of it. (The food was 5****) Denise who welcomed us was also fantastic and couldn't of helped more.. Highly recommended.
Carl L27 Jul 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
A seven-course tasting menu cooked by Jack Blumenthal at Lavender House in Bray, with wine paired across every course. Plus the cottage for the night and breakfast the next morning. Dinner ends with a walk upstairs, not a drive.
There's no formal dress code, so smart-casual is fine. Dinner and your bed are under the same roof, so you can keep it relaxed.
Yes. Tell us your allergies, intolerances or preferences when you book, and we'll pass them to the kitchen in advance so the tasting menu can be adjusted.
Sitting times are confirmed directly with the restaurant once your booking is in. We'll share the exact slot with you ahead of your stay.
As early as you can. These private dinners run for one party at a time, and the cottage goes with them, so dates are limited. Call us and we'll find the next workable date.
We sort the cottage, the table and the timings as one piece. You walk back from dinner instead of driving, and you've got one point of contact if anything shifts.
Some of it. The dinner and the overnight cottage are the core. Wine choices, arrival timing and any add-ons around it are flexible, so tell us what you're after.
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