Prévost @ Haycock in Huntingdonshire

We have been to Prevost several times as a couple or with groups of friends. The service is always simply excellent, the food courses and drinks are spectacular. My favourite is the smoky bacon old-fashioned. I like the very light decor with the birdcages at each end. It really comes to life on a sunny day. The quality of the food and the cooking is superb. I must admit that I was a little worried when Lee Clarke left, but the restaurant is in safe hands with new head chef (Ricky) . Such a jewel in the Crown, highly recommended indeed.

We had a fabulous meal for our daughter’s birthday. The food was a gastronomic delight and the chefs provided us with insight into each dish. The staff were helpful and attentive. We can’t wait to return !!

This lovely hotel has become our 'go to place' to celebrate over the last 3 years. There’s no doubt that it’s very good…but WHY is it not excellent? It slips up on the finer details that make for an excellent dining place or wonderful stay over….it's that extra attention to the finer details that let it down. Our beautiful comfortable room in the old part hotel part of the hotel with fantastic views of the river, gardens and old bridge. Perfect, you would think!….…but have any of the 'managent stayed over to test it? There’s a super modern Dyson hairdryer but no plug near a mirror? WHAT? One single packet of biscuits! No soap containers near the exquisite bath. Is one expected to carry a pool of soap in one’s hand then step into the bath? I could go on! But like the management ……why bother? The Prèvost. A delightful glasshouse restaurant with huge windows that face the river. Wonderful views. It gets hot in the sun in cold June….and they turned the heat off…….and wait until the guests get cold and then ask them to switch it back on! The restaurant manager told me 'she was busy elsewhere!' Why don’t they check the menu on the table is the one the chefs are working to? WHAT? Exactly! This is the second occasion we have discovered this unforgivable mistake, The food is fantastic and has in some instances its taken days of work, to forage, cook down and prepare and present but is sometimes served in little deep dishes that you have a job to see the food at the bottom! I’m delighted that the chefs are encouraged to bring their dishes out and give a little presentation to the guests 'straight from the horses mouth' so to speak. They are busy, and they need to get back so this done at breakneck speed and then the walk back to the kitchen creating a wake of wind as they go. Why are they not been trained, supervised and encouraged to enjoy this inaction with the guests? They are …just left to get on with it without encouragement and guidance? Finally the breakfast…..it was a disappointment..hard yolk in the fried and poached eggs and serve on tepid plates and cool coffee. No attention to detail! Finally, this is the second 'special' occasion we’ve booked and the hotel made no effort to mark it. ……even after telling the person booking 'it's noted!'…but nothing happened. This fanatic hotel has becoming …an 'IF ONLY ESTABLISHMENT…..!

What a serendipitous find! The food was out of this world delicious. First time with friends visiting Prevost and can’t wait to return. Service and atmosphere were perfect.

on calling to make a reservation Racheal on reception was so helpful courteous & professional, greeted us with a friendly smile & conversation on arrival showed us to the restaurant, the staff there provided excellent service, the food was delicious i would definitely recommend the Haycock for its great staff charm & unique character, thank you.

This must be our 6th visit to Prevost and the foods continues to impress. Consistently great food and always excellent service. The tasting menu is an indulgent way to spend an evening with friends. The wine paring was well matched to the dishes but after 8 courses, it was getting increasingly difficult to focus. The chiefs table gave proximity to the kitchen but was a little noisy and didn't provide much of a view into the kitchen. My preference would be one of the 'birdcage' tables in the main restaurant. As always, able to cater for dietary requirements without sacrificing flavour. Another great evening and well worth a visit ....or six.

A wonderful present for the tasting menu. The flavours jumped out of the dishes, they were so beautiful to look at, service was especial with all staff knowing the dishes and answered all questions..brilliant treat

An unforgettable Friday lunch with my wife. Everything was perfect. We were presented with a voucher by my daughters entitling us to the 3 course menu with champagne. Each course was introduced by a different chef which was a nice touch. All the food was immaculately presented and tasted good. The amuse bouche was particularly tasty. Also worthy of a special mention is the bread and butter which was free flowing. The owners have created a great ambience. The restaurant is an orangery style building and we sat alongside one of the glass walls. It was a lovely sunny afternoon and we had great views over the gardens. The background music is well chosen and added to the relaxing atmosphere. The service provided by Theresa was very attentive and as the restaurant was quiet we had a chance to chat with her and to one of the chefs which was interesting. In my opinion, this is Michelin standard (and we have eaten in a few Michelin restaurants) We will be returning.

We were looking forward to meeting friends here, not having dined here for many years before major renovations had changed the hotel. First impressions, it wasn't as welcoming as we remembered back in the day, contemporary blue lounge, with a marble bar, which did look very smart but sadly didn't serve lagers on tap. I didn't even get to see the dining room as we were shown to the Fitzwilliam Room, a private dining room for about 20 (we were 5) as we were the only ones dining apparently. This would have been just about acceptable except for the banging going on by builders throughout our meal which ruined any semblance of a hotel atmosphere or fine dining experience. Knowing this, we should have been seated in the actual dining room, it would have been better to be dining alone than competing with the clatter of builders. It wasn't our place to complain as we were guests and didn't think it appropriate. Sorry but the food was just OK. Will not be recommending or returning!

Went for a 5 course taster menu today to enjoy a Christmas present. The whole experience was outstanding. Superb service, amazing food and pretty surroundings made it a special experience. Thank you to all involved in making our visit special.

Exceptional food, lovely atmosphere, and attentive staff! We had the 8 course tasting menu. Had a drink in the bar before, nice selection of beer on tap, good wine menu. Shown to our table, lovely bird cage with ambient lighting. Soon after we were seated the food began. 2 hours of probably the tastiest, most well presented food I've had. Would highly recommend 👌

Beautiful surroundings, excellent service, & a tasty, well presented quality menu. We had the 8 course tasting menu as it was a special occasion & thoroughly enjoyed it! Stand out dishes were the crumpet, both fish dishes & the final pudding.

We popped in for a drink to see what the refurbishment was like. The hotel looked beautiful from the outside on the walk in from the car park. Arrived at the bar. There was a lad who we think was the barman who was wiping the counter. Three ladies waiting to be served. He didn’t look at us, let alone sat he’d be with us soon etc etc. stood for 15 minutes, then walked to the pub over the road (which was packed) and got served immediately!

Haycock kitchen - we have been here before and had terrible service. There aren't any waiters, waitresses around if you nee anything. They take the orders and leave and don't come back. We hoped it might be better, but it wasn't. Service takes far too long, takes hours for dinner. Also no atmosphere and you feel like you're not welcome. We won't be back which is a shame as the food is excellent.

Absolutely fabulous. Wonderful meal, great service ; who could ask for more. A must place to have lunch .

My foodie friend and I visited here for the first time on a Thursday lunchtime. We were stunned by how beautiful the dining room was and we chose the 3 course taster menu. Each dish was exquisitely prepared and served by a chef to our table with an explanation of the ingredients. Never seen this before. It's a great opportunity to meet he tchefs and for them to interact with the diners. All the dishes had a wow factor and were a feast to the eyes and palate. The service was also excellent attentive. I would love to return here again to sample the course menu. Well done to the Head Chef and his team for producing this high quality food outside of London! 😍😊

We chose the 8 course tasting menu (which with all the little extras is 11 courses) and ever single mouthful of the whole menu was delicious and an explosion of taste. We have eaten tasting menus in quite a few 1 & 2 Michelin star restaurants and the food we had was definitely on a par with some of these. On arrival we were met at reception and taken through to the restaurant. The staff were all so friendly and around if you needed anything without being intrusive. We were shown the menu to make sure we were happy and had no allergies to anything. The chefs bringing the courses out explained every dish superbly. Presentation was first class and the dishes just sublime. The little snacks to start were gorgeous. I’ve never had eel before but it tasted amazing. What the chefs do with the ingredients is truly incredible. The scallops, perfect, trout unbelievable, duck beautiful. The cheese course of ice cream was truly fantastic, fudge oh my goodness could have eaten a slab. Lime pot so fresh, Elton mess to die for and then the little bramble kisses. Everything was so fresh, tasty and I mustn’t forget the delicious bread that they serve too. A fantastic anniversary meal and we will definitely be returning. Thank you to the amazing chefs and restaurant team

Excellent meal. Went with friends for a 3 course meal. Fab, great service, beautiful food. It was a gorgeous sunny day, which helps in the airy well lit restaurant.

Second time here. The restaurant was virtually empty on a Friday night which I thought was odd. We had the tasting menu. The food was really well presented, but that wasn’t enough. The ox tongue was chewy, the scallops were tasteless. In fact all we could taste was the cucumber chunks served with them. The cod was so salty I couldn’t eat it. When we complained, they only took 10% off the final bill even though the majority of the dishes were well below standard. Our first experience of this restaurant was really good, but after Friday night’s experience, we won’t be going back.

FABULOUS lunch worth every penny. The food was really lovely and we particularly liked the way each chef presented the dishes they had prepared. Staff were very friendly and asked for feedback on the dishes which made for a great interaction with them. We will be doing this again as a treat although the Kitchen restaurant is our regular lunch venue (which is also really good).

A repeat experience and amazing as always. We used to dine at Lees original Prevost in Peterborough and have come here twice now he is at Haycock Manor. Had the 8 course Taster and as always, wowed with every course. Fab service as always. We had the wine flight which was awesome…then even emailed the pairing also after. Great service, great ambiance and amazing innovative cheffing. Keep up the great work Lee and team. (We also stayed and such an amazing place to couple up with the restaurant)

An enjoyable ‘eating experience’. The setting is beautiful, the atmosphere excellent, as was the food and service. Although I would agree with some of the other reviews that the restaurant needs a visible maître d', the wait between some courses was too long and the wait for the Bill (I asked 3 times) was too long. But we would definitely return for a special occasion.

We enjoyed an exceptional meal at Prevost, opting for the Tasting Menu and loving every course. The chef also catered very well for the dietary requirements of one of our party. Each course was beautifully presented, described by the waiting staff, and each course was...

What a fabulous evening. We also stayed at the hotel, rooms have been refurbished to a high standard and super comfy bed, always a bonus! The dining experience is very special. We had the five course tasting menu with flight of wine. A lovely touch...

It was a get together for 6 family members that sadly didn’t live up to expectations. With excitement of the new chef with Michelin experience we couldn’t wait to try it out. On arrival we were escorted to the bar area, sadly this is where...

We haven’t been before . Went for the three course meal and it was lovely. Cooked to perfection . A lot of effect, we’ll done in the kitchen and the front of house also very good. Will book again soon

Visited for a work celebration meal without knowing exactly what to expect. I can say it was absolutely superb. The waiting staff, although clearly young, were all professional and attentive. The food was excellent, the three course menu and accompanying dishes complimented well. We absolutely...

Fabulous imaginative food at a reasonable price. The 3 course meal also had many extras ,(amuse bouche) which were also excellent. The menu on the day was much better than the one on their website so another real plus. Unusual ingredients and flavours all put...

After considering all the other local hotels/restaurants for a special occasion Afternoon Tea, I decided the Haycock's looked the best from their website and I am very happy to say they totally delivered. The Haycock is back to it's old self and providing first class...

I dined at the Prévost recently with my grandson, a special birthday treat for him. I expected it to be good …. but it was truly exceptional! Thanks to the direction of the Head Chef, each dish was presented by the chef who had prepared...

Food was fabulous and probably underpriced for the quality and innovation. Beautiful setting and the most fabulous staff and knowledgeable restaurant manager/ somelier

We previously dined at Prevost back when it was in the city centre and had a lovely meal. However since moving to the Haycock the food has moved to another level! We were simply delighted that the food on the 5 course menu (some of...

We had the tasting menu - excellent from start to finish. A lovely mix of clean flavours and varied textures. Some clever and innovative dishes too - loved the Bishop Bigod cheese ice cream sandwich. The final strawberry dessert was magnificent. Great value for food...

Excellent experience from start to finish. We had the 5 course tasting menu and each dish was a delightful explosion of taste. The service from staff was outstanding making the whole evening one that will not be forgotten. The request for no cheese for one...

We advised in advance of a listed allergy and were informed in advance that not a problem. Arrived on the night to find that none of the staff were aware. Staff couldnt determine what could be eaten or not and thus a very sub standard...

We had the three course tasting menu for lunch and it was excellent. Every dish was so tasty, even things I would not normally consider trying. There were also many extras - canapes, amuse bouche, perfect home-made bread and finally a lovely chocolate on a...

Both service and food are exceptionally good at Prevost. With every dish, the corresponding member of the kitchen came out to explain what went into making it, which was a very unique experience. We found that every dish was daring and provided an explosion of...

This always appears in the list of best restaurants in Cambridgeshire and it didn't disappoint. If you want to know about the food and service please read all the other 5* reviews as they put it better than I can. We live fairly locally (within...

This was our first visit to Prevost to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had the 5 course tasting menu which was sublime. The food was absolutely amazing and the service even though they were short staffed was very good. Lovely relaxing atmosphere. Would definitely recommend...

We booked for 6.30pm for a table of 4. Got there early and had a drink in bar. Waitress came and got us when our table was ready. The whole evening was just superb. Relaxed atmosphere, not rushed at any time and fantastic service and...

Wow what an amazing experience. Lee the chief never disappoints. Bubbly on arrival, sandwiches and cakes home made that was exquisite. Roses and a calm defuser as a present whilst enjoying the whole mouth watering food. If you’ve never been you should as this is...

I previously visited for a lunchtime meal at Christmas and was so impressed that I decided to visit again with a friend for the evening 8-course taster menu. We were in a different restaurant this time and it was beautifully lit and the decor was...

We had a wonderful lunch with first class food service too. The menu was a creative blue print for innovative dishes. Exceptional tastes and textures and served on hot plates. A delightful experience.

3 course tasting lunch today Oh boy my taste buds were blown away Eat course and the treats in between were amazing The decor and ambience so much better than the old Haycock dinning room

Taster menu was fantastic. Imaginative, beautifully prepared and presented. The Halibut dish was one of the best I have ever tasted. Staff were extremely attentive, pleasant and spoke with passion and a real knowledge of the dishes. A friendly relaxed atmosphere made this a memorable...

Could not recommend the tasting experience enough. Was amazing from start to finish. The staff were fantastic and really knowledgeable. My husbands food dislike were completely catered from and replaced without us noticing meaning he could completely immerse himself in the menu (even his personal...

Our children bought us a special offer voucher for Christmas. The whole experience was special from start to finish. We had the 5 course tasting menu and each course was presented by the chef who had created it. some interesting and unusual combinations which tasted...

We visited the Haycock Kitchen for lunch. We were greeted at the door and shown to our table and our coats taken. We ordered some drinks and some sourdough bread to start. For mains we chose fillet steak and fish and chips. The fillet steak...

We dined at Prevost last night as a birthday treat and what a treat it was! We had the 5 course tasting menu and every course was a taste explosion. Absolutel6 loved the little extras too - so clever. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal and...

Hadn’t been here for about five years and delighted with the changes made to layout and decor. An impromptu Sunday lunch to start the year. Not the full blown Provost, but the hotel restaurant also under same direction. Advised that one of our party was...

Visited with another couple in December 2021 and we were all blown away by the quality of the food and service. Every course was a delight and the sommelier was great at helping us match bottles to parts of the meal. Particular highlights were the...

We had 8 course taster menu. Excellent food served by the chef that created each course. Waiters and waitresses were all very professional and attentive. Wine flight was superb. Atmosphere was great as the restaurant was busy.

We were huge fans of Prevost when it was in Peterborough and went as often as possible, so were a bit disappointed when it moved out of town. However I'm really not sure how they've done it but it's got better. The food - well...

The 8 course tasting menu was unbelievably good. The artichoke, venison and gingerbread desserts were particular favourites. Each course was delicate, delicious and beautifully presented. We also enjoyed the decor and service which was perfectly attentive, friendly and professional. The entire evening was worth every...

I booked a table last month, as soon as I was able after Prevost's relocation from Peterborough, and was hugely impressed with the new restaurant. The food continues to amaze and delight, the service was impeccable and the welcome was almost overwhelming after so long...

An outstanding gastronomic experience. Yes, it is expensive but it is in the same league as Hambleton Hall, and the food was, in both our opinions, even better.The amuse- bouches were stunningly good, as were each of the five tasting courses: the flavours were delicate...

We arrived at the front door and were welcomed by the Haycock Manor Hotel reception team, and escorted through to drinks area of the restaurant. There the Hostess welcomed us presenting our menus to confirm they matched any advised allergies etc., and the drinks menus....

Wow - what an experience!!!! My husband and I had the 5 course tasting menu with accompanying wine flight. It was one of the best meals we’ve ever had. The wine selections were outstanding - my husband had a Lebanese wine which he is still...

Just ate a most delicious lunch at Provost at the Hancock in Wansford. The meal is served in the conservatory which is beautiful as is the rest of the hotel and the staff could not be more kind and helpful.

Outstanding evening. The service throughout was highly professional, timely and professional. The new restaurant is really classy and the food as good as when we visited in Peterborough. The flight of wines accompanying the eight course taster meal were interesting and the Lebanese red particularly...

This was my favourite restaurant in Peterborough, so I had concerns when I heard they were moving. Fortunately, the move to the renovated Haycock had given a new platform to showcase some fantastic food. We had a table booked pre-lockdown and had to wait 18...

I was disappointed yes the food was nice but not amazing for the price. Staff didn't take deposit off the bill. Had to keep asking for drinks. So many great restaurants near by that don't come with builders. Maybe they should have waited until the...

Absolutely fabulous! Had the 5 course taster menu, & it was superb. If you like fine dinning this is a place not to be missed. The setting is modern & airy, the service is attentive without being imposing. More importantly the food is outstanding. Enjoyed...

This place makes you feel truly special from the moment you are welcomed at the door to the escort out to your car. The service was exemplary, not just top level but friendly and knowledgeable. The food was out of this world with every course...

Big birthday for my sister so we took her to Prevost as the Haycock was a regular haunt back in her partying days! The whole experience was everything we had hoped for - the ‘taster menu’ food was sumptuous and the service spot on too...

A truly fabulous meal with first class service in an exceptional environment. Tried online booking with very little hope of getting a last minute table on a Friday night but clearly it was our lucky night. The atmosphere is relaxed, the staff brilliantly attentive and...

Exceptional. The benchmark. Food. Service. Lovely to have a chat with Lee after too long. 65th birthday and with 'a kiss from the chef'. Just brilliant.

We have just returned from the most amazing lunch experience at Prevost! Everything about it is amazing … the decor is very luxurious and blends beautifully with the stone walls of the original building. The staff are extremely friendly, knowledgable and helpful. The food is...

Love Prevost and this was our first visit in its new home at the Haycock. It was amazing. The food was delicious. We had the 5 course menu. The service impeccable and friendly. Highly recommend and will be back soon.

Prevost is back!!!!!! It was so good to return to Prevost, now situated at The Haycock in Wansford. The interior is beautifully styled with some great seating features. The food was absolutely stunning, the tastes, the textures, the flavours, a real art form on a...

We’ve been waiting to visit Prevost now for nearly 2 years. Finally we got to try it in its new venue at the Haycock in Wansford. We had the 8 course tasting menu and just, WOW!!! This was not just a meal, it really was...

We had the 8 course menu and it was just flavour after flavour all beautifully done - all of the staff were very attentive and knowledgable without being intrusive we are so looking forward to returning

We had eaten at Prevost when it was in Peterborough and were very excited when the move to Wansford was announced, as we live in Wansford. With renovations and COVID19 we sadly had to wait over a year to visit. Firstly, the space has been...