The Hoop

30/09/2026

🎃 PUMPKIN WORKSHOP! THE HOOP × STOCK FLORIST

Fancy a little autumn creativity? Join us and our lovely friends at Stock Florist for our Halloween Pumpkin Workshop. A perfect excuse to get your friends together and enjoy an evening doing something a little different!

Wednesday 28th October
6.15pm
£55 per person

Why not make a night of it and stay for dinner afterwards? Just let us know when you book.

Book your place online, select upstairs and choose 6.15pm, or give us a call.

thehoop.co.uk | 01277 841137

Full payment required before the event.

Michelle & The Hoop team x

28/09/2026

28/09/2026

WEEKLY UPDATE

We’ve had such a lovely busy week—thank you to everyone who joined us! We recommend booking your tables ahead, and we’re super excited about what’s coming up this week !!! X

➕ OPEN WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY
A little reminder that we’re closed Mondays and Tuesdays until further notice. Walk-ins are always welcome when we have space.

➕ THIS WEEK’S £10 LUNCH SPECIAL

With World Vegetarian Day on Thursday 1 October, we’re keeping with the theme! Our kitchen team have created this delicious dish, embracing autumn flavours and celebrating seasonal vegetables:

Jerusalem Artichoke, Wild Mushroom & Aged Parmesan Risotto

Available Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 12–2.30pm — £10.

➕ SOMETHING’S BREWING…
Thursday 1 October is also International Coffee Day, and we have some exciting news to share with you! Keep an eye on our posts this week for the announcement.

➕ REMINDER TO BOOK NOW !
CHRISTMAS EVENTS — LAST FEW SPACES!

We have limited spaces left on the following dates — all other Christmas event dates are SOLD OUT!

➕ 5 & 26 November — Christmas Wreath Making with Stock Florist
➕ 12 December — Lunch with Santa.
➕ 18 December — Christmas Party Live Music Night, with our full Christmas party menu, bring your own w**e and fizz, and live walk-around singing.

These are our last remaining spaces, so please book soon to avoid missing out!

We’d love to see you this week!

www.thehoop.co.uk
01277 841137

Big ❤️ Chel &

25/09/2026

🎄✨ Christmas Wreath Making at The Hoop ✨🎄

One of our most popular festive events is back again this year… our Christmas Wreath Making evenings with Stock Florist .

Join us upstairs at The Hoop for a lovely festive evening creating your own beautiful Christmas wreath. It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit, whether you come with friends, family or treat it as a special festive night out.

The talented team from Stock Florist will provide you with all the materials you need and guide you step-by-step throughout the process, so you’ll leave with a gorgeous wreath ready to hang on your door for Christmas.

📅 Dates
• Wednesday 25th November
• Thursday 26th November
• Wednesday 2nd December
• Thursday 3rd December

⏰ 6:15pm-8:00pm

💷 £55 per person (full payment is required at the time of booking)
(Includes all materials and expert teaching from Stock Florist)

Why not make a full evening of it and book a table for dinner with us afterwards.

📞 Call to book: (01277) 841137
💻 Book online: www.thehoop.co.uk

20/09/2026

✚ MICHELLE’S WEEKLY UPDATE ✚
What’s coming up next week at The Hoop?

A little reminder first: we’re closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Oh my goodness, there’s so much to share this week! New dishes, extra Christmas dates and plenty to get excited about…

✚ £10 LUNCH SPECIAL
Pork Chop, Fried Egg, Chimichurri Sauce
Available Wednesday–Friday, 12–2.30pm. A proper lunch to brighten up your week!

✚ AUTUMN ON A PLATE
Roasted Squash, Gnocchi, Cacio e Pepe, Sage, Pine Nuts, Pickled Mushrooms

Our new vegetarian dish is full of gorgeous autumn flavours. We’re absolutely loving this one coming out of the kitchen!

✚ EXTRA LUNCH WITH SANTA!
Our Lunch with Santa dates sold out, so we’ve opened up another date: Saturday 12th December! All the details and booking information are on our website—be quick if you missed out.

✚ CHRISTMAS PARTY LIVE MUSIC NIGHT
Friday 18th December

Enjoy our full Christmas Party Menu, bring your own w**e & fizz, and get into the festive spirit with Jane & Sue singing as they wander amongst the tables!

Perfect for a school mums’ night out, staff Christmas party or a festive get-together with friends and family. This one’s going to fill up fast—fastest fingers to the booking button!

✚ KEEP AN EYE OUT
More exciting announcements are on their way, so keep watching our socials!

Book online; walk-ins welcome, space permitting.

www.thehoop.co.uk
01277 841137

See you next week!
Michelle x

20/09/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT!

New to The Hoop ….Get booking this will sale out fast.

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT AT THE HOOP!

Join us on Friday 18th December for our Christmas Party Menu and live music from Jane & Sue, bringing Christmas classics to your table with their festive walkabout performance! Expect a night of fun Christmas vibes and great food!

🎁 £70 per person
🎄 Christmas Party Menu
🎶 Live singing from 8pm
🥂 Bring your own w**e & fizz
🍷 All other drinks purchased at The Hoop
⭐ Bookings are non-refundable

Gather your friends, bring a bottle and make a night of it!

Book online at www.thehoop.co.uk
01277 841137

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18/09/2026

CHRISTMAS AT THE HOOP, BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!

Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family or your work team, we’ve got something to suit everybody. Our Christmas menu options are as follows:

🎄 *NEW FOR 2026* FESTIVE FIX MENU £35pp, 2 courses, Monday–Thursday

🎄 CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU £50pp
4 courses, Tuesday–Saturday

🎄 CHRISTMAS BYO W**E & FIZZ £60pp
4 courses, Tuesday–Saturday
Bring your own w**e & fizz (all other drinks must be purchased from The Hoop)

Please note pre-order is required for all of our Christmas menus.
We’d love to celebrate with you! View our menus online and get your Christmas date in the diary!
thehoop.co.uk | 01277 841137

10% discretionary service charge applies.

Michelle & The Hoop team x

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17/09/2026

A BIG thank you to our lovely village for supporting this Saturday’s Stock Village Hall Quiz Night! It’s wonderful to see everyone coming together to raise funds for our village hall.

Special thanks to the local businesses who have generously donated raffle prizes:

➕ Stock Florist — a lovely voucher
➕ Dandelion & Burdock - a lovely voucher
➕ The Little Salon Stock — a fabulous goodie bag
➕ Kelly D @ The Little Nail Studio — a voucher and gift
➕ Sol House Coffee & Wellness — a lovely gift
➕ The Bakers Arms — a lovely voucher

And of course, The Hoop will be there supporting too!

Thank you to everyone who has already bought tickets. There are still a few left, so gather your friends and join us for a great village night!

➕ Saturday 19th September
➕ Stock Village Hall — 7pm for a 7.30pm start
➕ £10 per ticket · Tables of up to 8
➕ Bring your own drinks and snacks
➕ Raffle with prizes from our local businesses

For tickets, contact Geoff:
01277 840808
[email protected]

Looking forward to seeing you there!
Michelle x

16/09/2026

🎅✨ Lunch with Santa and his elf at The Hoop ✨🎅 NEARLY SOLD OUT !!

Santa is returning to The Hoop this Christmas – and he’ll be bringing his elf along for a magical festive visit! A wonderful afternoon for families filled with Christmas cheer, delicious food and a special visit from Santa himself.

📅 Dates
• Saturday 5th December
• Thursday 24th December (Christmas Eve)

🕛 12:00pm – 3:30pm

🍽 Bookings available: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
(Upstairs & Downstairs)
🎅 Santa & his elf visit: 1:30pm – 2:30pm

🍴 Adults: 4- course Christmas Party Menu – £50

👧 Children: 3 course festive menu – £30
(includes a gift from Santa) 🎁

This is always one of the most magical and popular events of the festive season at The Hoop, perfect for creating special Christmas memories with the family.

📞 Call to book: (01277) 841137
💻 Book online: www.thehoop.co.uk

Please note £30pp deposit is required at the time of booking.

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15/09/2026

Hi everyone, Michelle here with next week’s update!

➕ £10 LUNCH SPECIAL IS BACK
The Hoop’s Chicken Curry, Rice & Naan, pictured here!
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 12–2.30pm.

➕ FRIDAY & WEEKEND PLANS?
Book in for lunch, a Friday date night or Sunday lunch. We’d love to look after you!

➕ CHRISTMAS EVENTS
All open to book, with an amazing response already! Get your friends together and book your places.

➕ COMING SOON
New dishes and a few exciting additions! Keep an eye on our socials and turn on notifications.

➕ A LITTLE REMINDER
We’re closed Mondays & Tuesdays.

Book online, walk-ins welcome, space permitting.
www.thehoop.co.uk
01277 841137

See you soon, Michelle x

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