Simon Bonwick names son as Dew Drop Inn cdc

Bonwick senior will remain chef-patron of the Hurley venue, working with his son to “evolve” their classical cuisine.

The Bonwick family has run a string of highly rated pubs and restaurants in Berkshire during the past decade or two, including the Crown, which held a Michelin star and was featured on sister publication Restaurant​’s list of the top 100 places to eat in the UK. 

The family launched the Dew Drop Inn earlier this year​​ having sold the Crown to the Beehive chef Dominic Chapman in 2022.

Noted soloist ​​

Bonwick is a noted soloist – a chef that works in the kitchen unaided – but has worked alongside Charlie at both the Crown at Burchetts Green and during his brief tenure at the the Princess of Shoreditch in London. 

Charlie has undertaken a number of stages at Michelin-starred restaurants and also as a private chef. 

“It’s a heavy responsibility taking over the day-to-day running of the kitchen here, what with my father’s reputation and all. He’s always been a nightmare to work for over the years, but man do you learn from him,” Charlie says on his promotion.

Safe and well

“His culinary philosophy and skill is very deep I am confident with my taste, my hand, and the gesture and movement within my cooking that all will be safe and well.” 

Simon added: “Charlie is a confident, quiet chef. He has a lot that he wishes to do with our beautiful cuisine. I trust him completely. I will spend time cleaning the pub more and practising our craft.”