‘May the 4th be with you’ at The Crown in Sydenham

THE force will be strong this May 4th, as The Crown Inn, Sydenham, celebrates International Star Wars Day.

The Crown’s chocolate ‘Star Wars Battle Scene’ dessert

Recently re-opened, the pub will be hosting a Star Wars-themed evening with a special three-course menu in support of the Star Wars linked ASSERT charity.

Whether part of the Rebels, supporters of the Empire, or simply from a galaxy far far away, Star Wars fans of every ilk will be welcomed to The Crown Inn, Sydenham on Thursday, May 4, as the pub celebrates international Star Wars day.

Droids, Wookies and Stormtroopers alike will be treated to a diverse feast, from ‘Skywalker’s Dagobah Rations’ with ‘Jakku Bread’, Yoda’s favourite ‘Rootleaf Stew’, or ‘Coruscant Beef – Two Ways’ (the ‘Light Side’, and the ‘Dark Side’), accompanied by flasks of ‘Bantha Blue Milkshake’ and ‘Jawa Juice’.

Dessert will be a choice of ‘Leia’s (Cinnamon) Buns’, or the much anticipated re-appearance of The Crown Inn signature chocolate ‘Star Wars Battle Scene’, as featured on BBC South in December 2016.

New management couple & avid Star Wars fans, Will & Pippa, were inspired to host the unique event, not only in celebration of the popular Disney movie franchise, but also in support of the ASSERT charity, which works with families affected by Angelman’s Syndrome.

The chromosomal condition, which affects Star Wars ‘Rogue One’ Director Gareth Edwards’ niece Ella, also affects Will & Pippa’s niece Holly. ASSERT is The Crown Inn’s charitable partner, and proceeds from the Star Wars evening, as with all the pub’s events, will be donated to the charity.

Landlady Pippa, explained: “Apart from being huge fans of the movies, there was such a great response from the original chocolate ‘Star Wars Battle Scene’ dessert, we were excited to expand the idea. We have as much fun creating memorable dining experiences for our visitors, as they do eating them, and being able to support & promote ASSERT even more is a fantastic feeling and result for us, and our niece Holly.”

The popular community pub in Sydenham, located betweenThame & Chinnor, has been revived since the new team took over in October 2016, having been limited to a drinking establishment for the previous few of years.