The team
Meet Ray & Alyssa
With years of experience in the hospitality industry, Ray and Alyssa have built a reputation for blending genuine warmth with professional grit. Their passion for creating meaningful, unforgettable experiences shines through in every event they help bring to life.
From managing boutique hotels to curating intimate gatherings, Ray’s attention to detail and Alyssa’s natural flair for making guests feel at home make them a dynamic duo. Together, they’ve crafted a riverside space designed for celebrating life’s small but significant moments—where every guest feels like family and every event runs seamlessly.
From the owners
A Note from the Creators
Hi! We’re Alyssa & Ray — an American & a Brit who had a slightly crazy idea to create a place that felt like more than somewhere to eat.
For Ray, The Oxbow is a little piece of home — proper British food, made with love and served without the fuss. For Alyssa, it’s about creating a place that feels warm, welcoming and full of good company.
But what The Oxbow has become is more than we ever imagined. The familiar faces, the first-timers, the laughter, the stories, and the friendships made along the way — you’ve turned this little place of ours into a community.
So whether it’s your first visit or we already know you by name, come as you are, grab some fish & chips, stay awhile and say hello.
Come join us for a proper British dinner and good company.
— Ray & Alyssa