Maison in Waverley

Beautiful evening, fantastic food and very gracious hosts. Couldn't recommend more highly - we will certainly be back!

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you Lornette and Ben for a fantastic evening, can't wait to see you again.

Amazing experience (if you can get a table!). We were lucky enough to be at the chef's table and were able to watch Ben at work as well as ask him all sorts of questions as he worked. The food was amazing, but actually it was an overall immersive experience that was so much more - the food, the environment, the atmosphere and the hosts. We're hoping to book again sometime soon, but will have to set an alarm - it's like trying to get Oasis tickets when they're released!

Recently, myself and two friends had the pleasure of dining at Maison. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel welcome and at home by the very friendly hosts. The menu tasting was a great way to experience the chef's skills and food flare. Maison had to offer. We were spoiled with a variety of delicious dishes that were cooked to perfection. The flavours were incredible and the presentation was exquisite. The highlight of the meal was the chicken. It was cooked to perfection and was the best we had ever had. The desserts were also a highlight, with a range of flavours, colours and delightful surprises. I have Coeliac (gluten free), and the chef was more than happy to accommodate my dietary requirements. He even went above and beyond, making "the best" gluten free bread just for me. This was a really nice touch and made me feel very special. Overall, our experience at Maison was fantastic. The food was outstanding and the hosts were very friendly. The price was also worth it for the quality of the food and service we received. I would highly recommend Maison to anyone looking for a delicious meal in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Thank you again and look forward to dining with you again in the coming months. Top tip - book as soon as dates are released. Update 5 September 2024. Still just as amazing and every aspect was perfect.

Amazing night, service and company. Felt lucky to be there.

Lovely dining experience with gorgeous food, would recommend sitting at Ben's table!

Incredible evening at Maison. The food was so delicious, and tasty. Hugely recommend. Thank you x

Ben's table is almost unparalleled as a dining experience, with Ben and Lornette creating something magical. Exceptional cookery, wonderful atmosphere and truly stunning gastronomy.

A unique and fabulous dining experience. Relaxed atmosphere, outstanding food. Looking forward to a return visit.

Somewhere you go for a special occasion. This was our second time round. Excellent food, cooked to perfection. I never know what courses to expect. You might get cauliflower cooked three ways or Jerusalem artichoke ice-cream with caramel sauce or a wonderful piece of steak. A 7/8 dishes - tasting menu. Thank you for the experience! See you next year!

It's just the best food experience around. If you like high-quality food that you couldn't cook yourself, I strongly recommend it for a food spectacular evening.

With first class cooking from Ben and an amazing ability to command the dinning room from lornette, Maison is an experience to savour. Add to the mix a wine list to satisfy the most discerning of drinkers and you have the most fantastic experience, with out the hassle of travelling to London.

Loved the whole evening. Food was fabulous, atmosphere fantastic, what a treat! Thank you for having us.

A fabulously absorbing dining experience. Ben and Lornette are clearly passionate about delivering high end food, service and ambience. We were made to feel special from the moment we entered their characteristic establishment. Highly recommend.

Absolutely fantastic night. Ben and Lornette have built a fabulous concept, with a very relaxed feel with the most amazing food. The attention to detail in the house is just wonderful, we will definitely be back. X

A lovely evening. Great food and terrific service. Entirely recommended.

Ben and Lornette’s concept is absolutely wonderful. They are an incredible duo offering fabulous cuisine and attentive and caring front of house. A very special and unique experience, unlike anything in the area, we highly recommend. Look forward to returning!

Just divine! All the flavours, in a beautiful setting.

A great meal, 7 tasting dishes. The atmosphere is what makes this place particularly special. Try it. If you can get a booking. You will not be disappointed,

Amazing evening, from the start until finish, perfect food and perfect hosting, thank you 🙏 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a very different experience. You don’t come here for meal. You come here for experience. Bookings only. The chef has magic in hands. You will be surprised in all ways. Can be a bit for your wallet but worth it.

Just perfect!. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish - beautiful food, great wine, in cosy and intimate setting, and Ben and Lornette were gorgeous hosts. Can’t wait to come back!

Maison is absolutely incredible - having followed Ben and Lornette's journey from Send to West Byfleet and now to Farnham, I am delighted to say that they have absolutely nailed it yet again! The food that Ben prepares is always outstanding - and Lornette is the perfect host. You will not be disappointed - go and try.

Remarkable experience. Food was excellent and the owners friendly and welcoming - a really great time and some of the best food I have eaten. Thank you.

This was a fantastic dining experience and one that is well worth trying. You are welcomed and looked after so well and the food is excellent.

A real hospitality treat, the food, the service, the warmth of connection and intimacy. It's all there and a truly wonderful must have experience!

Been here twice now. We had the chefs table on Friday night. Great atmosphere, and the food was just delicious!!!! Very highly recommended!! Ben, is an amazing chef and Lorentte his wife is great at front of house. 10/10

What a fantastic experience. I'm never impressed when I eat out. Very happy to have found this place. Fantastic food and great service. And Fantastic value

Enjoyed a lovely meal in a cosy welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend

What an absolute gem of a restaurant! Ben and Lornette have done a fabulous job in creating a fine dining experience with an intimate, relaxed friendly atmosphere. It’s just like going to a friends home for dinner except the food is the best you’ll ever eat! Ben is a tremendous chef, so knowledgable about local produce, a real inspiration. Lornette is the most relaxed and friendly host you’ll ever meet, really down to earth and really knows how to make you feel welcome. Fine dining can often mean stuffiness and a lack of atmosphere but Maison is the absolute opposite. We sat at the chef’s table and Ben and Lornette chatted like we were old friends. Ben puts together the menu in advance so there’s no decisions to be made, just sit back and trust that whatever you’re served will be heavenly. This restaurant is by far the best restaurant we’ve ever been to, it’s what Farnham and the surrounding areas has been waiting for for years! There is nothing quite like it and it certainly exceeded our expectations. We can’t wait to return. Thanks Ben and Lornette for an experience we’ll never forget.

Lovely venue, hostess and chef/host great. This is a restaurant where you are literally invited into their home. If you really enjoy your food, then this is the place to be. A maximum of 16 covers makes for an intimate evening. Restaurant is unsurprisingly popular and books up rapidly. Only food option is the seven course tasting menu and whilst they will cater for allergies they do not do 'dislikes'. We had no idea what we were going to get but happy to tuck into everything.

For the 2nd time we had the pleasure of dining at the Maison, yet again it was amazing we cant wait to go back for a 3rd time

A fabulous and intimate experience. Beautiful rooms, warm and welcoming. Stunning food and service. Would highly recommend.

Wonderful experience. Simply the best food in Farnham. We were made to feel so welcome. Can't wait to go back!😃

A relaxing, delicious experience... Will go again soon...

Fantastic food in intimate homely setting. Serves multi course taster menu with a great range of flavours

Had an amazing experience last night, thank you for making my 40th so memorable.

We visited in October and were delighted by both the food and great service offered by Ben and Lornette. The atmosphere was fun and friendly and the food was exciting and delicious

Ben and Lornette are fantastic hosts and the food and ambience are to die for.

My son and I had the great pleasure of dining at Maison recently and can confirm the positive things that everyone else is saying. Lornette is a charming hostess - very attentive and great to talk to. We sat at the chef's table and chatted to Ben as he was cooking and preparing the food. He told us about his cooking journey and was very well humoured and interesting. The food was outstanding with amazing attention to detail and wonderful flavours. I can't recommend dining here enough. Put your faith in Ben and you won't be disappointed in what he serves up. Thank you for a lovely evening, we hope to return soon.

What a wonderful meal and experience we shared with some friends here at La Maison a couple of weeks ago. The food provided by Ben and the service by Lornette are exceptional from start to finish. They provide a wonderful 7 course tasting menu throughout the evening in a very cosy, warm and homely setting. All courses were of the highest quality and surely a Michelin star (or two, or three!) can not be far away! We booked our second visit straight away for December and are really looking forward to our next evening at this absolute gem.

We used to visit the London House for special occasions when Ben & Lornette had their restaurant in Old Woking and West Byfleet so we were eager to visit their new place. It was great to chat to them both throughout the evening. The restaurant feels intimate and welcoming. I love the concept of a dinner party vibe, there is no menu but you have your own table. We arrived just after 6.30pm for pre dinner drinks. A 7 course taster menu is then served from 7.30pm. We enjoyed the majority of the food with some stand out courses being the pumpkin velouté, the homemade bread, the duck egg with white truffle and both desserts. Would definitely recommend booking.

I had been waiting to come here for months and it did not disappoint. You are greeted with such a warm welcome. It is such a beautiful place with a lovely, warm atmosphere. Big thanks to both Ben and Lornette. The food was incredible, I had never been to a place like it or eaten food like it before. It was considered, delicious and refined food. Lornette is so friendly and professional at the same time, she has it down to such a fine art. Service and food was impeccable. I absolutely cannot wait to book to come again.

What a wonderful experience. Really does take dining out to another level. Incredible to be in the kitchen with Ben himself watching him do what he does best. With his wife by his side you really do feel part of them in there home and been invited round for dinner. Exceptional can’t wait to go back.

This was the best dining experience I’ve ever had. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed. Ben is a talented, unpretentious chef and Lornette is a wonderful host. I’m definitely coming back.

Wonderful meal in a wonderful setting with wonderful hosts. We'll be back!

Fantastic food, wonderful hosts. Everything about the evening was perfect. We can’t wait to go back.

Enjoyed a fabulous meal at Maison. Ben and Lornette are excellent hosts and made us feel very welcome in this beautifully converted and intimate restaurant. We sat at Ben's Table and watched him prepare each course, while chatting about his background as a chef and how he sources his ingredients. We enjoyed ten courses, including one designed just for us from our chosen ingredient. Ben is a talented chef and this restaurant is what Farnham has been crying out for - a proper destination for a special occasion. Thanks Ben and Lornette for a very memorable evening.

Knocked out by an amazing meal in an elegant, informal setting worthy of a Michelin Star. Lornette and Ben made us feel at home with their personal service and cuisine presented with finesse and flavour. Book in advance - I'm already booking a 'rematch' as soon as possible.

We ate at Maison last night. What an amazing, relaxed and delicious experience. Each course was perfect - from the veloute right through to the chocolate mousse (the breads and buttes/oils were divine!). Perfect setting, great dining experience - and Lornette and Ben were so welcoming and friendly. We cannot wait to go back and experience the chef's table! Jo and Neil.

There are insufficient adjectives to describe this wonderful place. I will try. OMG INCREDIBLE FOOD, FABULOUS HOST'S and an amazing place.5 stars is insufficient. I won't say more as the waiting list is long enough!

We had a fabulous time here! Whilst there are few “covers” and the place feels like you are “at home” (Maison is French for home) seating is not so intimate that you are listening in to other diners’ conversations whilst you are chatting and enjoying your “hosts” series of dishes: depending on what one counts, we had 6 delightful seasonally adjusted dishes. Everyone was served at the same time, as you would be at home….plenty of time between dishes…..delightful hosting by Lornette, wife of the French chef Ben…. If you want to go out for a memorable evening , in a relaxed atmosphere giving your taste buds a treat, go here!

Such a great evening. Maison surpasses both previous restaurants. Such a lovely, intimate venue. Added bonus of easy parking. Maison really feels like home from home, but with wonderfully tailored seasonal dishes. Ben and Lornette make you feel so welcome. I loved not knowing what was coming next on the menu. Really unusual in a restaurant,but works wonderfully here.

The food was incredible andThe service amazing. Hands down the best dining experience I’ve ever had. It really does feel so comfortable and relaxed and you couldn’t meet 2 more friendly people than this incredible husband and wife team. Would highly recommend!

Really understand customer experience

Amazing followup to London House. Both Ben and Lorna made us feel very welcome and the food was amazing. My favourites were the bread course and the eggs and asparagus. We will come back again soon 😊

I'm pretty sure that there's no other restaurant like 'Maison' in Farnham or the surrounding area. The concept is simple. Masterchef Ben and his wife, Lornette, have invited you over for dinner. And like most dinner parties, the guests don't know what they will be served until they arrive and are seated at their table. That's 'Maison'. The menu changes daily and is governed by whatever fresh produce is in season and available locally - and the inspiration of the chef. Of course, you are asked about allergies, etc. at the time of booking. The dining room is cosy and intimate (with around 12 covers). There is a view into the kitchen area where Ben plates up the dishes and, if you wish, there is additional seating for 4 guests at the chef's table where you can chat with Ben and ask questions whilst you dine. The wine list offers a good selection of wines to satisfy all palates. The menu is a multi-course 'taster' menu, with the addition of an amuse bouche and palate cleanser. Ben also bakes the bread and cooks everything else from scratch. What is presented and described to you by Lornette is delicious and certainly will not disappoint. Service starts promptly at 7.30pm, with pre-dinner drinks and cocktails served from 6.30pm. Expect to leave the restaurant at around 10.30pm as, like most dinner parties, it's to be enjoyed rather than rushed. And enjoy it you will. 'Maison' is a welcome and unique addition to the dining scene in Farnham, and a place that 'foodies' will flock to. Tell you friends about it.

From the moment you walk into this absolutely charming restaurant you feel it is something very special. This tiny businessis run by the most lovely, friendly couple you could wish to meet. As an added bonus they offer the most impeccable food and service too. There are no other staff so in order to ensure the numbers are kept way down to a maximum I would guess of around 16 covers, all arriving for one sitting. There are no food menus, you get what you are given but it is truly excellent food - the best produce, offered through a multi-course tasting menu, bought locally wherever possible and cooked by Ben to perfection. Lornette serves the food seamlessly, explaining the details of each course with true professionalism, friendly but not intrusive. The wine list is reasonably priced and to be honest so is the food for the quality of the product and the standard of the service. Between Ben and Lornette, a restaurant has been created which provides its guest with a truly memorable occasion - a hugely refreshing arrival to the Farnham area.

An amazing night at the Chef's table. Truly innovative and interesting food which tasted amazing. Cannot recommend highly enough.

A truly amazing experience, the food and service is wonderful. There is no menu, but that does not matter. You will be blown away by what you get to eat. Long waiting list for a table, but you won't be disappointed.

What a truly incredible dinner last night! Ben and Lornette have created a very special dining experience in their new restaurant and we’ve already booked to go back. It’s like eating with friends - only none of our friends cook like Ben, or spoil us like Lornette. Thank you to you both and many congratulations! Can’t wait to see you in May!

Amazing chef and tasting menu, there will definitely be a second booking

The best experience I had for years. The food was amazing, I can’t wait for the next time I’ll go there.

Loved it! Just superb. Lovely food in a friendly, cosy, warm environment. A truly welcome addition to Farnham. Thank you Ben and Lornette and may you be here forever!

A very fine meal, with first rate, friendly service. You would have to travel some miles for a comparable experience. Have rebooked straight away

This place is both unique and amazing. Definite new entry as #1 favourite for a special night out.

What a place! The best dining experience I have ever had. From the moment you walk in the door you feel as if you have entered a friends home for dinner. Lornette and Ben are so passionate but so relaxed and the food is seasonal fine dining at its best. Not one dish we ate was on the sample opening menu as the ingredients were chosen and menu created that day. I can not rate this place highly enough! Thanks for such a great evening

FINE DINING IN FARNHAM A fabulous restaurant which has just opened and run by an amazing couple Ben & Lornette. They have created an exceptional dining experience where from the moment you set foot through their front door, it is like you have gone to their home for a dinner party. Calm, fun, amazing surroundings and service and food which is beyond words. A true gem 💎 With all things food, the pictures only give you a snapshot of what it's like...the experience and depth of layers and flavours is something you can only taste. Support this fabulous local business. ❤️