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Overview
Our Kitchen is open for special events such as Kitchen Takeovers, BBQs, weddings, conferences, meetings Christmas and on Quiz Nights. The Kitchen is open on specific days so please check below and with our Events Calendar too. And every week we still have our fantastic takeaway service from Dublicious, see our Friday Feast page for their mouthwatering menus. If you do have any questions or suggestions, please contact the team via email at pub.manager@theswanwindsor.co.uk or by calling 07458 300026 - they will be able to answer your questions quickly.
Kitchen Takeovers
We do not employ a permanent chef here. Rather we have a philosophy of Kitchen Takeovers by professional and volunteer chefs either on a regular basis or pop-up for a special event. This allows us to offer a wide range of different cuisines to suit all tastes.
The Kitchen Diary
Here's a quick summary of what's coming up in the coming weeks. For details and menus, please keep scrolling down or simply click on the 
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| Takeover | When | Time | More Info |
| Lou's Sunday Roasts | On hols 'til May 5th | | |
| Quiz Night Nibbles | Every 2nd & 4th Wed | 6.30 - 9.30pm | |
| Thai Night | Every Thursday | 6 - 9pm | |
| Epic Thursday | Every Thursday | 11am - 2pm | |
| Ian's Saturday Kitchen | Every Saturday | Noon - 6pm | |
| St George's Day | Sat 23rd Apr | 7pm | |
| Green Canteen | Tues 30th Apr | 5 - 9pm | |
To book, please contact pub.manager@theswanwindsor.co.uk or 07458 300026.
Regular Takeovers
Thai Nights
Every Thursday local chef Janny will be taking over the kitchen to provide delicious and popular Thai food. This is extremely popular so booking in advance is recommended although walk-ins are still possible. Please note that on Friday 26th, Janny will also be serving delicious Thai food from 5.30pm to 9pm.
Ian's Saturday Kitchen
A favourite with the Cycling Club and the locals alike, Ian's Saturday Kitchen is fast becoming the go-to place for some good pub grub at a reasonable price. Why not check it out?
Lou's Sunday Roasts
Louise is taking a break for a fortnight and will be back on Sunday 5th May (the bank holiday weekend) with a new menu reflecting the better weather and Spring. Watch out for more information in the coming weeks.
Quiz Nights
You asked, we listened! At our Quiz Nights we will have a food menu chosen by you. This is available from 6.30 to 9.30pm before and during the Quiz. There is a range of nibbles and sharing platters for you to choose from. Just ask one of the volunteers for information and to order. This is being offered by volunteers and profits will go to the refurbishment of The Swan. The menu varies slightly each time depending upon the availability of local produce. This is now a regular feature of our quiz nights and is popular with the regular quizzers.
Click on this link to learn more about our amazing Quiz Night with Quiz Lord Martin. Quiz nights occur every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
Special Takeovers
Celebrating St George's Day
Join us on the evening of Tuesday 23rd April to celebrate St Georges Day! With a quintessentially English meal and entertainment in the pub, volunteers will be pulling out the stops for a fun night, with all profits going to The Friends of the Swan Renovation Fund. A single sitting event with arrival from 7pm, it's bound to be popular so book your table via the bar or via email to pub.manager@theswanwindsor.co.uk now!
Star Wars Weekend
In a village far far away... Where does your allegiance lay? The rebellion or Galactic empire? May the 4th be with you and revenge of the 5th are close upon us. Join us at The Swan to sample Admiral Ackbar's snack bar, meet some sinister characters or simply grab a glass of cold Bantha Milk. Stay tuned for more details. May the force be with you
School Takeovers
During our school term time, the students of our sixth form school also provide an excellent food offering on a Thursday lunch time called “Epic Thursdays” They also take over The Kitchen once a month on a Tuesday evening to provide themed foods such as “Worldwide Wings” from The Green Canteen team.
Epic Thursday
Epic Thursday is back this week - Thursday 18th April - from 11am to 2.30pm. Under Chef Jenni's supervision, the students will be preparing and serving exciting food based upon a theme (to be decided closer to the time).
Students interact with real customers, greeting them as they arrive, serving food and drinks, taking payments, clearing tables and all the other jobs that are vital to the running of a successful enterprise. As skills and confidence builds, students take more of a role in the planning and organisation ocreating themes, producing the marketing materials, managing communications and analysing trends. To see them in action, come along during term time at:
Green Canteen
On Tuesday 30th April, students will be working alongside pub staff at our monthly Green Canteen. Presenting a really tasty evening menu, students simultaneously learn about working in a busy evening hospitality environment, honing their skills and gaining a deeper understanding of what it takes to work in the industry. The Green Canteen is open and serving from 5 - 8.30pm. Here is last month's menu, a new one will be here shortly.
Summary
| The Green Canteen | 5pm - 9pm | Last Tuesday of the month | |
| Epic Thursday | 11am - 1pm | Thursday lunchtimes |
Friday Feast
The Friday Feast is a weekly takeaway service provided by our chums at Dublicious. Each week there is a different theme from Vietnamese to Brazilian, from curry to posh pies, all sure to please. Each week there are options for meat lovers, vegetarians and for fish lovers. To find out more information about the meals available and the ordering process, see our dedicated Friday Feast page.
Dublicious Food was opened in 2013 to enable chef patron, Chris Davies, to follow his passion for cooking. With a focus on big flavours and quality ingredients, the dishes and menus are nurtured to deliver a taste explosion. Working closely with local suppliers, they are able to find the best ingredients and focus on a sustainable future by recycling cooking oil and using biodegradable food containers or 100% recycled materials.
As well as providing the Friday Feast, they also cater for weddings, private dining experiences and BBQs.
Event Catering
Bespoke event catering is a possibility from The Kitchen and our partners. Please do get in contact with us to discuss your specific requirements, email pub.manager@theswanwindsor.co.uk.
Food Hygiene Rating
We received our Food Hygiene Rating of the maximum of FIVE on the 15th of May 2022. This is a testament to the work of the team to get The Kitchen and internal halls into a tiptop state for serving food. Our internal procedures and processes, with our trained team, aim to keep The Kitchen and all our food at this level now and in the future. Excellent hygiene, excellent grub!
Booking A Table
We are pleased to offer a number of tables for booking but please note walk-in is very much still possible. The bookable tables are under the covering in The Courtyard (with heaters), in The Coach House, and also in The Bar. Bookings can be requested by emailing pub.manager@theswanwindsor.co.uk.
Please note that there is only a 15-minute grace on your time of arrival. We do recommend booking early to get the table you want and also to avoid disappointment. This is especially true of our major events or around major holidays.
The Kitchen Refurbishment
The refurbishment of The Kitchen was only completed at the beginning of May 2022. This was an extensive piece of work which has required a complete strip down and rebuild from the ground up. Funding has come from ploughing back profits, from events held including those online during Lockdown, and from Coca-Cola for winning a Great Britsh Pub Award.
The Kitchen is used by both The Pub and for Epic Thursdays, training and also special events by The School. Our students will be able to gain skills - such as front of house, barrista, money processing and kitchen skills - that are in real demand throughout Windsor.
To learn more about what we are doing, and to see what the team had to do to The Kitchen, please see our weekly diary.
