Located in Clipsham in Leicestershire, The Olive Branch is an award-winning hotel and pub serving seasonal British dishes, with a focus on sustainable and locally-sourced produce. If you're looking for a private dining space for your next special occasion, be it a milestone birthday or corporate meal, the room at The Olive Branch is a great choice.
Formerly a cow barn, the renovated private dining room houses one large table able to seat anywhere between 11 and 20 guests, and boasts a small reception area perfect for pre-dinner drinks. Despite the refurbishment, the room has retained its rustic character with whitewashed stone walls, exposed beams, and a log burning stove, whist also benefitting from modern upgrades like underfloor heating, so you can ensure the utmost comfort for your event.
For the meal itself, there is a dedicated private dining menu where you can select three seasonal dishes to preorder. If you'd prefer to order on the day, The Olive Branch team recommends the seasonal set party menu, which comprises a selection of three daily-changing dishes. These can include starters like Jerusalem artichoke veloute, crispy hens' egg and creme fraiche, and chicken liver parfait with toasted brioche, golden raisins, pear and almonds. For the main event, enjoy a choice of plates like corn fed chicken supreme with sauteed woodland mushrooms, leeks and boulangere potatoes, and pan-fried sea bass with butternut squash risotto and burrata. Finish with a sweet treat such as bread and butter pudding with rum and raisin ice cream and brown butter custard, served with tea and coffee.
To accompany your private meal, the team can put together a selection of crowd-pleasing wines, or you can choose from the extensive wine list which features a wealth of international producers. Arrival drink options include sparkling wines or house cocktails which the barman will mix for you to order.