Harden's survey result
Summary
This “very French” spot attracts a good volume of feedback suggesting it’s “worth seeking out” in rural Cheshire for the “inspired cooking” of locally born chef-patron Joseph Rawlins, who trained under Gordon Ramsay and has worked in Paris. He took over this well-established venue five years ago with his French partner, Gaëlle Radigon, who leads a “professional and engaging” front-of-house team.
Summary
“Terrific French cooking” by Cheshire-born chef-patron Joseph Rawlins combines with immaculate presentation from his FOH partner, Parisienne Gaëlle Radigon, in a smart, “contemporary setting” (“love having a tablecloth: so many restaurants don’t”) at this converted farmhouse in a village famous for its timber-framed church and ancient ‘Marston oak’ (Britain’s largest tree). Top Tip – “the set meal is exceptional value”.
Summary
‘Casual fine dining’ is the promise at chef Joseph Rawlins and Gaëlle Radigon’s “contemporary”-feeling establishment – a converted farmhouse, next to a fine, very ancient church (Europe’s oldest with a timber frame) not far from Alderley Edge. Wilmslow-born and Paris-trained Joseph produces a modern French menu, and fans say dishes can be “inspired”.
Summary
The “inspired menu” and “excellent French food in a contemporary setting” may come as a surprise in this “unusual rural location” – an old village farmhouse overlooking what is thought to be the oldest timber-framed church in Europe. It’s now in new hands under the ownership of Gaëlle Radigon and Joseph Rawlings, a Wilmslow-born chef who spent seven years working in top Paris restaurants. One regular feels “the talented team should concentrate on the French haute cuisine they do so well – Sunday roast seems less successful”.
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Have you eaten at La Popote?
Church Farm, Manchester Road, Marton, SK11 9HF
Restaurant details
La Popote Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A lovely meal. A bonus to take aperitifs outside in the sunshine."
"Good food, lovely location Very friendly staff"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| SundayLunch | £30.00 | £35.00 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 22.00 | 2 | |
| Menu2 | 28.00 | 3 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £17.50 | £52.00 | £11.00 | £13.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £40.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £6.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Church Farm, Manchester Road, Marton, SK11 9HF
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | CLOSED |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
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