The only area I can report where corners may have been cut in order to justify the prices was the seasonal vegetables. No one in our family complained, but there was a distinct lack of greens, the kitchen opting instead for carrots and red cabbage - as well as a couple of roasted new potatoes apiece.
Of the four desserts on offer, we managed to sample three of them.
The rhubarb and custard tart was lighter than expected, with a crumbly biscuit top and a dollop of cream on the side; the terrine of butter chocolate with white chocolate sauce would have satisfied even the most fervent of chocaholics and the Cheshire cheeses with pickles and fruit cake would have satisfied half the cheese lovers in the room, it was such a generous portion.
The sun was shining, the Merlot was slipping down nicely, the conservatory door was opened and we could hear other people's children laughing as they played in the gardens outside. No one was forcing us to go home, so we lingered a bit longer and I wondered aloud why we didn't do this more often.
'What do you mean?' asked P, seriously. 'Twice in ten years isn't bad.'
Price: Sunday lunch, £9.95 for two courses, £14 for three. In June there will be just the three course option for £14.95.
Best thing: The decor takes some beating, but the food was more than a match.
Worst thing: I really couldn't think of anything.
Would suit: Anyone keen to preserve the tradition of Sunday lunch, without having to cook it.
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