* The Fabulous Bakers have relaunched and rebranded from their former incarnation as Witney’s The Fabulous Bakin’ Boys, and have reformulated their products using only natural, honest ingredients, real fruit and no artificial nonsense.

The new product range includes oaty bars, muffins, flapjacks, popcorn bars and cupcakes.

For more information, see thefabulousbakers.com

* Marco Pierre White is visiting his New York Italian restaurant in Oxford next Thursday for the first time since it’s opening in February.

He will host a meet and dine evening at only £50 per person from 6.30pm-9.30pm.

Guests will arrive for a complimentary cocktail and canapés reception before being seated for a specially created menu. Guests will also receive a small bottle of fizz to accompany their meal, and coffee with chocolates in the lounge, as well as a signed copy of Marco’s Made Easy and the chance to meet the man himself.

There will also be the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of Marco’s infamous White Heat book, which has recently re-launched celebrating it’s 25th anniversary, and a signed Marco Pierre White apron.

To book email info@marcosoxford.com

* Shaun Dickens at the Boathouse is returning to the beautiful riverboat New Orleans, owned by Hobbs of Henley; for two special events this summer.

On Saturday, June 20, you can enjoy a three-course lunch on a river cruise, being served great food aboard one of the most atmospheric craft on the River Thames.

The boat will launch at 1pm, returning around 4pm. Price includes canapés on deck, glass of prosecco, a three-course set lunch with chefs appetiser, and a three-hour river cruise. It costs £49.95 per person On Regatta finals day Sunday, July 5, the boat will also launch at 1pm and return around 4pm.

The price includes canapés on deck, a three-course lunch with chef appetisers and a three-hour river cruise.

The Boathouse has also put together a fantastic pre-festival menu for the Henley Festival – a two-course menu, with a glass of Prosecco on arrival, for just £29.95.

This is available from 5.30- 7pm on July 8-12

Call Gemma on 01491 577937 for tickets to any of the above.