The Kings Arms, Hampton Court

We went here today (27th Dec) so very busy but a nice atmosphere altogether. We ordered a Sunday roast (beef) which was excellent, but sadly accompanied by four disappointing "vegetarian wellingtons". What a joke!! Do they think that if you aren't eating meat then you are still willing to pay �8.25 for a tiny pastry with courgettes??!?!! CHEF - please take note and feed people proper sized meals, especially when you are charging through the nose! Do you honestly work in a kitchen where you send out dishes for adults with 40% smaller portions than dishes also going to the same table? This on top of the fact there was no salad left so substituted by 8 fried slices of courgettes.
The family opposite us complained of terrible soup, waiting time and food coming at different times - they took their two children and left without paying. Also, mulled wine "wasn't ready" the whole time we were there (2 hours).
And my final moan - why don't the serving staff speak to each other? We were asked if "everything was OK" about 8 times including twice after paying the bill!
All in all an ok pub, with friendly enough staff but lacking in organisation or enough food! A nice lunch out despite every effort by the King's Arms to thwart us!

28 Dec 2008 20:49