Sage & Squash Henley’s New Fresh Food Deli
We keep saying it and we keep being proven right. Henley’s food game is getting stronger and stronger. Hot on the heels of The Henley Larder opening, that is stacked to the rafters with local and the best of British produce, comes Sage & Squash a new fresh food, destination deli from local Private Chef, Emma Nettleton.
We were keen to find out a little bit more about Emma, what to expect from Sage & Squash when it opens in Bell Street in January and why she chose Henley to set up shop.
Emma Nettleton talks about Sage & Squash
Sage and Squash is the culmination of long-term dream – to serve the food I love creating to as wide an audience as possible. I have worked in catering for over 20 years, having trained at London’s Cordon Bleu in fine dining before working as a private chef in London – catering everything from intimate dinner parties to large-scale events.
I grew up in a beautiful village called Newington near Oxford and have always wanted to move back to the area with my family. My husband, two young girls and I now live just outside Henley and my eldest daughter attends school in the town. There is something about the friendly, down-to-earth, yet sophisticated vibe of Henley that made me realise this was exactly the right place to fulfil my dream of a fresh food deli.
My passion is wholesome fresh food that tastes delicious and most importantly delivers nutritional value. I want to create a destination deli that draws in customers from Henley and the surrounding areas – customers who want fresh, healthy options that suit their busy lifestyles.
Sage and Squash will serve something for everyone, a hearty meat (or vegetarian) lasagne, healthy low fat Thai curries served with brown rice, and a range of quinoa, lentil and pasta salads. For sweet options there will be a full range of artisan pastries, cakes and cupcakes.
I have also decided to sell authentic Italian gelato from Giovanni’s Gelato. It is handmade using real ingredients in their raw and most natural form and is low in fat – just 8%. There is a wonderful range of gelato flavours – classic, and some fun surprises to satisfy all the family.
As a parent it is particularly important for me to create a destination that all the family will enjoy! We look forward to welcoming you in early 2021!
About Sage & Squash
Fresh food prepared daily from the heart of Henley. Serving deicious homemade meals, fresh & exciting salads, the finest local coffee and authentic Italian gelato.
Where: 6, Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon RG9 2BG
Instagram: @sageandsquash
