Set in a lovingly restored 17th-century, grade II listed pub on the Buckinghamshire-Oxfordshire border, The Plough Inn in Marsh Gibbon works for relaxed, sociable gatherings with friends and family. The venue can host anywhere between 12 and 100 guests, and boasts a homely pub feel that makes it well-suited to laid-back celebrations with your nearest and dearest.
Groups can hire spaces according to size, with room for up to 80 guests indoors and more than 100 outside. During the warmer months, the outdoor kitchen and bar become a real asset, with a wood-fired oven, grilling range and rotisserie creating an easy al fresco set-up. There is also an outdoor countertop seating up to 12 guests from April to October, ideal for smaller dinners or more informal gatherings.
The practical details are well covered too. There is on-site parking for 20 vehicles, with additional spaces available nearby, fibre broadband and Wi-Fi throughout, and a configurable audio system in each room so the atmosphere can be adapted to the event. The team can also create bespoke packages, whether the brief is an afternoon tea, a private dinner or exclusive use of the venue for an entire weekend.
Food is handled in-house, with menus built around fresh, local and seasonal ingredients sourced from farms around the village where possible. Depending on the occasion, guests might tuck into hand-stretched Neapolitan pizzas, with toppings ranging from classic Margherita and pepperoni to salami, ’nduja and chilli, or chicken with caramelised onion and smoked bacon. More substantial plates include chicken schnitzel with rocket and fennel salad, ale-battered fish and chips, roasted hake with French-style peas and herbed new potatoes, or an 8oz rump steak with peppercorn sauce. Vegetarian guests are well catered for too, with options such as wild mushroom and truffle risotto, while dietary requirements are clearly considered across the menu.
As for drinks, the bar has everything you might need - from wines, beers, softs and cocktails - and the team are happy to work with you on preparing a drinks list that complements your event.