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Sun to Fri: 4 Courses £34.95 | 5 Courses £39.95 
Saturday: 4 Courses £39.95 | 5 Courses £44.95

PRE STARTER 
Artichoke and pea soup, garlic and coriander naan

STARTERS 

Seafood

Seafood cutlet, pickled samphire, grilled prawn skewer and crab pate.

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - molluscs, crustaceans, fish, mustard, gluten, egg, sesame seeds

 

Trio of vegetarian street food

Steamed Rice cake, sweet potato and chickpea flour dumpling, homemade samosas, assorted chutney.

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - gluten, Dairy (Ask for vegan option)

 

Black chickpea, potatoes chaat tart

Assorted chutneys, gram flour crispies

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - gluten, dairy

 

Kebab of tandoori style chicken breast, chicken cutlet

Chaat with fresh coriander chutney, raita

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: -Milk, Egg, Gluten,mustard

 

Cauliflower Manchurian

Allergen advice: Gluten, Soya

 

King prawn and seafood Moilee soup

With sourdough bread

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Gluten, crustaceans, fish, milk, mustard

 

Portobello Wellington Gujiya,Poppy seeds Patty

Gujiyas are dough pockets that are filled with sweet or savoury fillings.These little dumplings look like mini cornish pasties.Mango red onion salad, garlic tomato chutney and mint and coriander chutney.

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - gluten

 

Game platter

Locally sourced breast of wood pigeon and breast of wild duck,game sheekh kebab,game pate,mango and red onion salad,Goan style spiced Scotch quail egg.

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Milk, mustard, eggs

 

Dosai with gently spiced potatoes, mustard, and onions

Sambar, assorted chutneys. The Dosai is a South Indian crepe and is rich in carbohydrates and proteins.

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Celery. Dairy. Mustard, (Ask for vegan option)

 

 

MAINS

 

Large Dosai with gently spiced potatoes, mustard and onions

Sambar, assorted chutneys and seasonal vegetable stir fry. The Dosai is a South Indian crepe that is rich in carbohydrates and proteins.

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Celery. Dairy, Mustard, (Ask for vegan option)

 

Seasonal tropical vegetables thali

Pointed gourd (potal) filled with masala onions, tender banana stem patty ,daal, spinach with mustard greens, lentil and garlic crumb,cumin rice, flaky paratha .  

Directly contains: - Gluten, mustard

Turkey two ways

Ballotine of turkey, crispy turkey bhaji,fondant potatoes,sauteed spinach and gravy.

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Gluten, celery, mustard, egg, milk

 

Catch of the day

Bengali mustard jus, sautéed spinach and greens, masala potato

Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Mustard, Fish, Crustaceans

 

Tender Banana Blossom Patty, Lentil and garlic crumb, sauteed spinach

Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, tomato and ginger sauce. Tender banana stems have a sweet and tart flavour and a crunchy texture. They are harvested from the inner stem of the banana plant and are highly rated for their fibre content.

Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Mustard

 

Chicken Biryani, butter chicken sauce with seasonal vegetables, yoghourt raita

Directly contains: -  Gluten, Dairy, mustard

 

Slow cooked lamb in sauce of piper chaba, ginger and aromatic spices

Served with flaky paratha and cumin rice

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Mustard, gluten, milk

 

Belly of Kentish Tamworth pork

Pork Belly, pulled pork spring roll, Goan style vindaloo sauce, seasonal vegetables, spiced apple and red pepper puree, pork crackling, masala potato.

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Dairy, nuts, gluten

 

EXTRAS AND SIDES FOR THE TABLE

Garlic and coriander naan £4.95

Chickpea Masala £6.95

Crispy okra £6.95

Seasonal mixed vegetables £4.95

Cumin rice £4.95

Spinach and lentil £5.95

Masala potatoes £5.95

 

PRE DESSERT (THIS IS INCLUDED FOR ALL PARTIES)

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - milk, Sulphur dioxide.

DESSERTS

Rose and vanilla crème brulee

Rose brittle, brandy butter, fresh fruit.

An exotic twist to a classical French dessert with a subtle hint of rose and Madagascan vanilla.

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Egg, milk

 

Chocolate samosas

Served with passion fruit and guava parfait, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit and chocolate diamond. Handcrafted by our dessert chefs, these moreish nuggets of sweet pastry and milk chocolate were introduced to Kent by us in 2005.

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - milk, sulphur dioxide, eggs

Mango kulfi

Served with a seasonal berry coulis, mango puree, fresh fruit and rose brittle.

It is a traditional Indian Ice cream. Every region has its own flavour and speciality. It is a popular choice during the hot and sweltering Indian summer months.

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Milk, nuts, eggs

Lemon bavarois

Served with brandy butter, chocolate diamond, and fresh fruit. An excellent palate cleanser after a flavoursome and spicy meal. Star anise adds depth and complexity of flavour to this tangy citrusy French pudding.

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Milk, gluten

Spanish saffron, Madagascan vanilla and coconut cheesecake

Served with seasonal fruit coulis, chocolate diamond, fresh fruit. This is our twist on a classic cheese cake. Not too sweet. Creamy with hints of saffron.

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Milk, gluten

Chocolate Platter

A selection of our popular chocolate desserts. This is one not to be missed by chocoholics! Chocolate cake, mini milk chocolate mouse in a dark chocolate cup, nectarine and chocolate ice cream. Served with brandy butter, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit, chocolate diamond and rose brittle.

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Gluten, milk, eggs, nuts, soya, peanuts

 

Vegan Chocolate Delice

A treat for vegans made with dairy free milk chocolate on a ginger nut biscuit base. The mouse is created using plant based cream and butter. Served with mango coulis, fresh fruit and rose brittle.

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Gluten, nuts, peanuts, soya

 

Christmas dessert platter  

Christmas Pudding with a Mince Pie Samosa Served with chocolate and nectarine Ice Cream.

Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Gluten, egg, milk

 

Indian Dessert platter

Served with jalebi, rasgulla and steamed mango yoghurt.  

Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Gluten



All Packages include a pre starter and a pre dessert as standard. These are not optional additions. 

For tables of 10 or more guests you may order from this set price menu. A 10% service charge will be automatically added to your bill.  This menu must be pre-ordered at least 1 weeks before the event. Vegan menu is also below. For more information or to find out how to book contact our dedicated Christmas party coordinator for events and large groups at info@thecookstale.co.uk  (Landline- 01227200777) (Mobile - 07956644967).

 

We will require a £15.00 per person deposit payable by card or bacs. 

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