Some of our customers .......
(Jamiraquai)
Jeremy Irons, the actor, was asked to pick out his favourite restaurants from around the world.
In no particular order here is what he said.
"Elena’s Etoile - London,
Annies - Ballydehob, County Cork, Ireland
The Old Plow - that’s us !
Le Bilboquet - 25 East 63rd & Madison, New York
Natacha - 17 Bis Rue Compagnie Premiere, 75014, Paris"
In no particular order here is what he said.
"Elena’s Etoile - London,
Annies - Ballydehob, County Cork, Ireland
The Old Plow - that’s us !
Le Bilboquet - 25 East 63rd & Madison, New York
Natacha - 17 Bis Rue Compagnie Premiere, 75014, Paris"
"Nestling in a valley this country pub houses some of the best food within an hour of London. Country restaurants often get the balance wrong and if the chef is exceptional, fall into pretentiousness. That never happens at the Plow, which is welcoming and loving."– Jeremy Irons
Other customers have said “ We have enjoyed many excellent evenings of good food with you over the years - last night’s was outstanding - my compliments to all your team”.
“Yet again a most successful lunch - well done to you and your super staff”
Other customers have said “ We have enjoyed many excellent evenings of good food with you over the years - last night’s was outstanding - my compliments to all your team”.
“Yet again a most successful lunch - well done to you and your super staff”
The Old Plow has had a chequered history but has been owned and managed by Malcolm and Olivia Cowan since 1988 after moving their family from London. The location and the charm of The Old Plow was exactly what Malcolm was looking for and provided him with the opportunity to display his talents and his five star West End standards.
The Old Plow is listed in the Hardens Guide and has entries in both the bistro and restaurant sections of the Michelin Guide.
The Old Plow is listed in the Hardens Guide and has entries in both the bistro and restaurant sections of the Michelin Guide.
More about Malcolm
Malcolm was born in Scotland but spent much of his youth with his family in the Far East. An early interest in cooking provoked a career decision and after catering college his first job as a commis was on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth. After a year of trans-Atlantic crossings, Switzerland was his next destination.
During his years in London, Malcolm worked in such distinguished restaurants as Simpson's in The Strand, The Ritz Hotel in Picadilly, Waltons in Knightsbridge, Peter Langan's flagship Odins, The Westbury Hotel in Bond St and Maxim's de Paris, London, where he was executive head chef. During his career Malcolm was fortunate to work under the renowned French chef Jack Vinney as Sous Chef at the Ritz and contributed to the outstanding careers of Gordon Ramsay and Ainsley Harriot.
Malcolm was born in Scotland but spent much of his youth with his family in the Far East. An early interest in cooking provoked a career decision and after catering college his first job as a commis was on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth. After a year of trans-Atlantic crossings, Switzerland was his next destination.
During his years in London, Malcolm worked in such distinguished restaurants as Simpson's in The Strand, The Ritz Hotel in Picadilly, Waltons in Knightsbridge, Peter Langan's flagship Odins, The Westbury Hotel in Bond St and Maxim's de Paris, London, where he was executive head chef. During his career Malcolm was fortunate to work under the renowned French chef Jack Vinney as Sous Chef at the Ritz and contributed to the outstanding careers of Gordon Ramsay and Ainsley Harriot.
Our Friends, associates and business partners
www.chilternsociety.org.uk/ - registered charity to maintain the uniqueness of the Chilterns
www.chilternbrewery.co.uk - fine English ales from the Chiltern Hills
www.wildgamedirect.co.uk - locally sourced game from the Chiltern Hills
www.aubreyallen.co.uk - butcher to Her Majesty the queen; The Fat Duck at Bray and Le Manoir aux Quart' Saisons
www.channelfisheries.com - one of the UK's leading costal suppliers of fresh fish and shellfish
www.dutcheel.com - the only eel company based in the UK
www.chilternsociety.org.uk/ - registered charity to maintain the uniqueness of the Chilterns
www.chilternbrewery.co.uk - fine English ales from the Chiltern Hills
www.wildgamedirect.co.uk - locally sourced game from the Chiltern Hills
www.aubreyallen.co.uk - butcher to Her Majesty the queen; The Fat Duck at Bray and Le Manoir aux Quart' Saisons
www.channelfisheries.com - one of the UK's leading costal suppliers of fresh fish and shellfish
www.dutcheel.com - the only eel company based in the UK
TEL : 01494 488300
