Starters
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Sour dough and bread shards
With beetroot tzatziki and nut free pesto (V)
Top tips:
- Sourdough cut fresh
- Always line the 'shard bucket / basket' with brown paper
- Shards should be crisp & arranged randomly to give a rustic look
Serve suggestion: Perfect for sharing or offering as an appetizer
Service: Serve to the guest with shards to the back of the board to avoid the shards being in the way of the dips & sourdough
Cod & parsley fishcake
With mustard & onion mayo
Top tips:
- Brown paper on the board / slate will give rustic look
- Fish cakes freshly fried for crispiness
- Spring onion in the mayo should be 'rough cut' to give better texture
Pairing: Great with a Pinot Grigio
Dusted calamari
With sriracha mayonnaise, burnt lime & coriander
Top Tips:
- Calamari dish should be lined with brown paper
- Chilli flakes add extra 'zing' to dish
- Scorching the lime sweetens the juice
Pairing: Perfect with a glass of Chio Prosecco
Beetroot falafel & hummus
With pomegranate and watercress (VG)
Top Tips:
- Cooking the falafel last minute will keep them hot & fresh
- Fresh pomegranate adds a fresh taste / texture to the dish
- Additional bread shards add texture
Pairing: Perfect with a glass of Chio Prosecco
Ham hock & pea terrine
With a celery and apple salad & crisp bread shards
Top Tips:
- Do not mix mayo with apple & celery to keep salad crisp and fresh
- Walnuts should be roughly chopped to keep texture
- A little olive oil on the terrine will 'brighten up' the dish
Service Tip: Serve to the guest the same as image, to allow guest to see ham hock and the heightened behind
Pairing: Pair with a glass of Chardonnay
Roast tomato & basil soup
With crème fraiche (V)
Top Tips:
- Always garnished with crème fraiche
- Served on a board with sourdough
Service Tips: Always serve with soup spoon and butter
Club salad
With avocado, cherry tomato, gem lettuce, crispy onions & grilled peppers.
Top Tips:
- Layer the salad with all ingredients to give a better flavour experience
- Top with extra crispy onions
Pairing: Upsell a topping on the salad. Either chicken, salmon or halloumi
Baby gem & artichoke caeser salad
With gem, artichoke and garlic croutons
Top Tips:
- Leaves should be 'lightly' dressed so that they keep fresh & crisp
- Parmesan should be shaved not grated
- Artichokes should be 1/4 for even spread throughout salad
Pairing: Upsell a topping on the salad. Either chicken, salmon or halloumi