Christmas At The Cook's Tale ...
PARTY MENU
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 ​
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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
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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.
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DESSERTS
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.