About The Harrow at Little Bedwyn

Roger and Sue Jones are the proprietors of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn which they run together, with a passion for good food and wine. They bought the derelict Harrow Inn in 1998 and have spent the last 9 years transforming it into one of the most acclaimed restaurants outside London.

An innovative chef, Roger’s background includes working for the Royal Family and at 21 was made executive head chef for State Banquets at the City of London’s Guildhall entertaining numerous Heads of State. He also worked for the Foreign Office & Downing Street. As a private chef he was employed in France and the Far East where he learned to work with ingredients from around the world. His inspired menu offers tastes and flavours from East and West.  Sue’s background includes marketing and running Jeroboams Cheese Affineur.

 The Wine Side

Roger’s second love is wine, and over the years has built up one of the finest wine lists in Europe. His ability to balance food & wine makes him very special as he is not blinkered by either his status of chef or sommelier and can therefore give a fair hearing to both sides. Every dish on the menu is matched by a glass of wine, even the dessert and cheese menu. Roger has worked very closely with Wine Australia over the last 5 years and lists over 300 premium Australian Wines, many of which are rare and the envy of Australia.

Roger’s current passion is New Zealand, and is working with New Zealand Wine Growers to highlight the premium quality of the wines that come from this clean, green land.

Our aim

Sue and Roger want their customers to feel both at home and pampered when they come to The Harrow, and to enjoy an  experience of exceptional fine wine and food.    

 Our Team

Local boy, John Brown, sous-chef at The Harrow, has worked with Roger in the kitchen for 8 years, progressing through all areas.   John is involved in the development, preparation and cooking of every dish on the menu.  His sense of humour, knowledge of all aspects of country life and produce, matched by his sheer hard work and enthusiasm make him an invaluable member of The Harrow’s kitchen.

General Manager, Peter Hinchliffe, joined The Harrow in October 2007 and has brought a new level of professionalism to the front of house.  He previously worked at Northcote Manor in Blackburn where he worked up through the ranks to the position of Assistant General Manager. His knowledge and love of fine wines shine out and his efficiency makes dining at The Harrow a very special occasion.

Heather McKnight, The Harrow’s Restaurant Manager, is an efficient and warm person who ensures that all customers are looked after from the minute they walk in the door.  Her sunny personality and years of experience from working on the Queen Elizabeth II Ocean Liner stand her in good stead to give the highest levels of professional and yet very caring service to all customers.

Roger Jones:

'this is what happens when you try and play rugby at 47!'

Sue Jones at the Barossa Valley Dinner