Upcoming Events

As the last of the harvest comes in, join us at Updown Farmhouse for an evening celebrating everything the English autumn does best. We’re raising a glass to the English wine harvest with a line-up of local producers — Simpsons, Terlingham, Domaine Evremond, Barnsole, Gorsley, Whitewolfe, Ham Street Wines and Traverse Wines — alongside a seasonal menu using the best of local produce.

We’ll kick off the evening with a glass of fizz and a snack and then host a panel discussion on the highs and lows of the English winemaking in 2026 with the people making it happen.

Following the talk we invite you all to join us for a four course meal of beautiful Autumn produce, each course paired with local wines.

Gougères with Chicken Liver

Agnolotti with Chestnut & Sweetcorn

Whole Stuffed Duck with Polenta & Cabbage

Gorgonzola, Pear & Almond Cake

Pumpkin Crostata

£95 per person including all wine pairings

We’re delighted to welcome Honey & Co to Updown Farmhouse for a very special guest chef dinner. Since opening their first restaurant in London in 2012, Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich have become synonymous with vibrant, generous Middle Eastern cooking. For one night only, they’ll be bringing their signature warmth and bold, spice-laden flavours to our kitchen and celebrating their latest book, Honey & Co Daily.

Celeriac Rosti, Smoked Mackerel & Soft Boiled Eggs

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Roast Cauliflower, Chickpea & Lemon Salad

Beetroot & Yoghurt Salad

Potato, Shallot & Smoked Cheese Focaccia

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Whole Braised Chicken with Mushrooms, Lardons & Orzo

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Peanut Butter Mousse with Salted Peanuts & Chocolate Sauce

£65 per person including an arrival drink

Our annual kick start to the festive season. Enjoy a mulled wine or hot chocolate, mince pies, and join us to sing some carols with the Northbourne Park School before switch on several thousand fairy lights.

Tickets are £10 for adults and £5 for children.

Join us on Saturday 12th or Friday 18th December at Updown for a fun and creative workshop which will provide you with all the materials and skills to make a beautiful Christmas wreath to take home. We’ll be using materials from the garden including dried flowers, seedheads, berries and evergreens as well as more traditional materials to create our wreaths.

All tickets include a two hour workshop followed by a 3 course meal in our beautiful restaurant.

Saturday 12th December 5 to 7pm – followed by Dinner

Friday 18th December 6 to 8pm – followed by Dinner

Our session will include:
-Refreshments on arrival
-a guided 2 hour wreath making session
-a three course dinner in the beautiful garden restaurant

This will be a small group session so availability is very limited.

Join us to see in the shortest night of the year with a dinner by candlelight in Updown’s restaurant. We’ll toast making it through to the solstice.

Dinner will be a set menu with a vegetarian alternative available on each course.

£50pp

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