Dish Cult Dines: Seasonality

The restaurant provides a warm, neighbourhood ambiance with its intimate layout and relaxed, friendly service. Dining here feels like being welcomed into a close-knit family — customers have often praised the staff’s attentiveness and enthusiasm, and it shows. The open dining space reflects the simplicity and honesty of the dishes, creating an inviting environment where the focus remains on the food​.

Seasonality’s menu evolves frequently to showcase the best ingredients. At the time of writing, the current offering demonstrates the restaurant’s prowess:

• Snacks: Carlingford Oysters served with shallots and Pedro Ximénez vinegar set the stage for indulgence, balancing briny freshness with a sweet and tangy punch.
• Starters: The Potato & Cheese Fondant paired with Smoked Haddock Kedgeree exemplifies comfort food elevated. Another standout, the Sea Trout Tartare with Nam Prik, radish, cucumber, and coconut, nods to Wesley’s Asian influences​.
• Mains: The Halibut with mussels, brassicas, and port delivers a harmonious blend of sea and earth, while the Local Roe Deer with beetroot, quince, and salsify showcases the kitchen’s mastery of game.
• Sides: Buttered mash, and vegetables from Waltham Place provide perfect accompaniments, highlighting the team’s dedication to sourcing local and sustainable produce.
• Desserts: The Paris Brest with chestnut praline and candied apricot is an exquisite conclusion, as is the Pear, Hazelnut, Parsnip & Chocolate — a dish as inventive as it is delicious​.

Seasonality has earned national recognition, including a glowing review from Grace Dent of The Guardian, a spot in the Michelin Guide, and the title of ‘Best Neighbourhood Restaurant’ in the South East from the Good Food Guide. These accolades underscore the quality and consistency of Wesley’s cooking and the restaurant’s overall ethos​