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Woodkraft is a restaurant in Charlton Kings, just outside Cheltenham, where chef Simon Wood (who won MasterChef) focuses on modern British cooking with quality ingredients sourced largely from local suppliers.
Opening hours
- Mon–Thu
- 9:00–17:00
- Fri, Sat
- 9:00–18:00
- Sun
- 9:30–16:00
The menu covers breakfast, brunch, and lunch, all prepared with genuine attention to flavour and technique. What strikes most visitors is how unpretentious the atmosphere feels—you won't find unnecessary fuss here, just honest food done well. That approach appeals equally to locals popping in for a casual meal and to Cotswolds visitors who've come for a day in Cheltenham's shops and want something worth eating. The location works well if you're planning to combine a bit of town time with countryside exploration, since it's easy to reach without backtracking. Woodkraft represents a broader trend across the region where accomplished chefs are deliberately setting up outside major cities, choosing ingredient-led cooking over the conventional restaurant formula. If you're looking for a reliable, satisfying meal instead of the standard chain options clustered in central Cheltenham, this is exactly the kind of place worth seeking out.
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