About Us

Having run a successful pub in Northamptonshire for 6 years, Ian & Bex relocated to Somerset, with their young family as tenants at The Royal Oak in Over Stratton. Ian's vast experience as a chef & Bex's hospitable & professional manner front of house, combine to offer customers at The Royal Oak a great experience, whether just dropping in for a swift pint & a bag of crisps or enjoying a full 3 course dining experience. They are supported by their enthusiastic & friendly team, all locally sourced!

For Ian , being a chef is about more than simply cooking . He takes pride in every stage of the process , from carefully growing ingredients in his own vegetable patch to bringing them to life in the kitchen . Growing his own produce and sourcing ingredients from local suppliers allows Ian to have a real connection to what he serves , taking pride of the journey from seed to plate .