12 COURSE DIWALI TASTING MENU
Main Event on 1st November
Join us on 1st November at 6:30 PM for a special evening featuring a mesmerizing Sitar performance and beautiful Henna art.
Celebrate Diwali with music, art, and festive joy!
£79.99 per person | £109.99 with matched wines
Privilege Card Holders: £59.95 per person | £89.99 with matched wines
£15 per person deposit is required.
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Limited Edition. Pre Order Only
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most cherished festivals in India. It celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Families and friends come together to light lamps, enjoy festive meals, and share in the joy of the season.
At The Cooks Tale, we invite you to join us in celebrating this vibrant festival. Our chefs have prepared a special 12-course tasting menu featuring handpicked traditional Diwali dishes, offering you a true taste of this joyful occasion.
Come and celebrate Diwali with us, and let’s make it a memorable experience filled with delicious food, warmth, and light!
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Rum, mango and cardamom lassi
Cocktail mushroom gujiyas, mint and coriander chutney
Gujiyas are fried dough pockets that are filled with sweet and savoury fillings.
Vegetable Cutlet with chickpea chaat
Street Food dish with chickpea flour crisps, fresh herbs and chutneys.
Grilled paneer wrap with a spicy tomato and garlic chutney
Chargrilled brochettes of paneer in a tandoori style marinade.
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Coconut Idli, assorted seafood in a coconut sauce
Idli is a soft, steamed South Indian savory cake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, often enjoyed with chutney and sambar
Patrani mackerel, sauce of red lentil and tomato
Wild mackerel steamed in a banana leaf
Smoked brochette of chicken, cocktail naan, red radish, pomegranate raita
Grilled Wild Duck Terrine, diced fruit salad, mango chutney
Cutlet of lamb, stir fried vegetables, kashmiri style sauce, Fondant potatoes
Cardamon Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun is a popular Indian dessert made of deep-fried milk solids soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup flavored with cardamom, rose water, or saffron.
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Mango kulfi
Served with mango puree and fresh fruit
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, Egg
Masala chai tea with Indian petit fours
All our dishes may contain traces of celery, gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, lupin, milk, molluscs, mustard, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, soya and sulphur dioxide.
Due to the large number of products that we use and the rate of change of allergen traces found in these products it is not possible to specify which products contain traces of allergens as they are constantly being updated without notice. Therefore, please be aware that it is possible that any dish could contain traces of all allergens.
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Experience a Mesmerizing Sitar Performance, Henna Art, and Festive Gifts at Cook’s Tale Restaurant!
Please note: The enchanting sitar performance and henna art experience are available only on 1st of November. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to immerse yourself in a unique cultural celebration!