The new tasting menu acts as an evolution of Àclèaf's core four-course format, which remains central to the restaurant's identity since its inception, as the team felt that three courses were too brief to convey their full expression of hospitality, and this new extended menu allows guests to experience a broader showcase of Paton's MICHELIN-starred cooking.
Since being awarded its first MICHELIN Star in 2023, a distinction Àclèaf has retained each year, the restaurant has quickly become a cornerstone of the Southwest's fine dining scene. Paton has also recently been nominated for Best Chef at the Food Lifestyle Awards, further cementing his reputation as one of the UK's most thoughtful culinary voices.
Head Chef Scott Paton shared his inspiration behind the menu, telling That's Food and Drink: “At Àclèaf, we've dedicated ourselves to heritage flavours, presented with a restrained, sympathetic style.
"This new tasting menu is the next evolution of that journey. We invite guests to experience a true expression of time and place, through world-class ingredients, hyper-seasonal produce, and our enduring ethos: truth with elegance.”
Set in the intimate, atmospheric setting of a 16th-century manor, Àclèaf's new tasting menu is a carefully curated journey through British provenance, with global technique and sparkling pairings designed to elevate each course. Wines are hand-selected from leading sparkling regions, such as Champagne, Kent, and Rías Baixas—bringing an added dimension to the experience.
Sample Pairing Menu:
SNACKS – paired with Blanc de Blancs, Kent
CAVIAR, tuna, sesame – paired wth Albariño Espumoso, Rías Baixas
TURBOT, green chilli, yuzu – paired with “Grains de Celles”, Champagne
QUAIL chantrelle, alb – paired with Brut, Kent
HIGHLAND WAGYU, perigordeux – paired with Blanc de Noirs, Kent
PEACH crème fraîche, raspberry – paired with Junmai Ginjo, Akashi
CHOCOLATE Nicolas Berger, pistachio – paired with 'Le Terroir', Champagne
Pricing: £180 per person (whole table only) + optional wine pairing additional £120 per person
Optional cheese course: £20 per person. * Please note this tasting menu is not available for additional dietary requirements.
Take Àclèaf Home For those inspired by the experience, The Àclèaf Book offers the chance to continue the journey beyond the table. Featuring recipes, creative insight, and the story behind the restaurant's evolution—from early concept to MICHELIN-starred kitchen—it invites readers into Àclèaf's world. Whether as a personal keepsake or gift for a fellow food lover, it's a beautifully crafted tribute to the people, produce, and philosophy behind every dish.
Reservations for Àclèaf and Boringdon Hall: 01752 344455 or via Àclèaf.com or boringdonhall.co.uk