Our Story
Kinghams Story
Kinghams Restaurant was opened in 1993 by Paul Baker. The Restaurant was named after Paul’s late grandfather Reginald Kingham. Mr Kingham’s sculpture, created by his daughter, Paul’s mother, can be found sitting on the bar at the entrance to the Restaurant.
William Blackman built Kinghams Restaurant in approximately 1620, a prosperous time for Shere, thanks to the wool trade. At some point in the 1800’s the front door was moved from the front of the building to the side and the building was extended, making what we now call the reception and bar area. It was previously known as The Hangman’s Cottage and until the 1970’s, Oak Cottage.
Kinghams Restaurant offers a high standard of contemporary English cooking with personal service, thanks to a dedicated team in the kitchen and front of house. Fresh local produce, attention to detail and interesting fine wines have proved a successful formula and Kinghams Restaurant features in all major restaurant guides.
Circa 1620
Kinghams was once known as Hangman’s Cottage as its occupant worked at the Shere gibbet! Kinghams was originally two labourers’ cottages on the Netley Estate.
1993
Paul bought the building in 1993 & proceeded to create Kinghams Restaurant.
2006
Mohssine joins the team after competing his Cordon Bleu diploma with Tante Marie and training at the Mirabella Restaurant in Mayfair.
2012
Jack joins the team after working in restaurants and hotels across Surrey.
2013
Kinghams won Surrey Life’s Restaurant of the Year Award being named as the top eatery in Surrey and has been a finalist three times since then.
2018
Kinghams turned a fabulous 25 in 2018, celebrating years of dedication and consistency in a challenging industry.
2019
2019
Kinghams won Surrey Life Restaurant of the Year for a second time.
Present
Our customers continue to enjoy our friendly service, seasonal food and quality, well chosen wines.