“No fresh lobsters for Salcombe this weekend or fresh crab. If the weather improves we should have some in next week.” – Chef Malcolm Cowan

“Just got in new seasons English asparagus”  - Chef  Malcolm Cowan

“Best fresh mussels at the moment are from Wales. They are on the menu this week just oven roasted, with a spicy merguez sausage! “ – Chef Malcolm Cowan

Job Vacancy at The Old Plow

“Would you like to join our busy team? A vacancy exists front of house for an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced waiting person either full or part time – more details on request so call now!”

Contact – info@theoldplow.co.uk or call on 01494488300 – Ask for Olivia or Malcolm

Snow! What Snow!?

“Snow? What snow! The fields are white but the roads are clear and we are operational as usual!” – Malcolm Cowan Chef Patron

Congratulations To Aubrey Allen Meat Supplier To The Old Plow

“Congratulations to Aurbrey Allen, butcher to Her Majesty the Queen; supplier to Heston at The Fat Duck in Bray and The Old Plow At Speen  for being voted “The Best Meat Supplier” for the third year in a row in the Restaurant Magazine’s Chefs Choice Awards 2012″ -  Malcolm Cowan Chef Patron

January Fish Dishes At The Old Plow

“Although January is not usually a reliable month for fresh fish and shellfish with adverse weather conditions preventing fishing boats from going out, we ARE getting in some great whole Devon soles and wild seabass from Brixham simply grilled and served with home made tartare sauce and fabulous mussels from the Riven Teign in East Devon, served as Moules Mariniere or with East Indies spices!” – Malcom Cowan Chef Patron

“Speen Buckinghamshire, in the heart of The Chiltern Hills, couldn’t be further from the sea and yet we serve fresh fish and shellfish to our customers only 24 hours after its been landed from the day boats in Brixham” - Malcolm Cowan Chef Patron