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10-Course Culinary Journey

Enjoy a 10-course tasting menu at The Cook’s Tale in Canterbury, thoughtfully paired with matching beverages for £150 per person. Privilege Card holders can enjoy this experience for £120 per person with matched beverages. Limited to just 8 guests per evening, available at 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, or 8:00 PM. If a date does not appear as an option, it is fully booked.



Terms and Conditions

This is a thoughtfully curated culinary journey, ideal for guests who enjoy a leisurely, multi-course experience—not a quick meal. Each dish is freshly prepared and served in a carefully timed sequence, with short pauses between courses to enhance your experience. This menu contains allergens. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary requirements at the time of booking. Same-day adjustments may not be possible. This menu is not suitable for vegans. Modifications or substitutions are not available unless agreed in advance. For consistency and smooth service, we require that all guests at the table participate in the tasting menu.





Why This Menu Is Special

Experience more than a tasting menu at The Cook’s Tale in Canterbury — a sensory journey through the soul of Odisha. Each course blends traditional street food stories, ancestral cooking techniques, and rare regional ingredients with modern culinary artistry. From fire-grilled banana leaves to fermented rice brews and vibrant spices, every dish tells a story from Chef Dev Biswal’s childhood. Limited seating ensures an intimate, unforgettable dining experience in Kent.





Menu




Old Monk Rum & Fresh Mango (Amrapali)

Begin with a sip of summer—Old Monk spiced rum meets the golden nectar of Odisha’s famed Amrapali mangoes, grown on Chef’s grandmother’s tree. Its low-hanging branches were easy to reach, but every summer, playful battles with grey langurs made each mango a hard-earned prize. They often won. But oh, when we did—the taste was worth the chase.



Dahi Bara Aloo Dum

Lentil dumplings soaked in tangy yoghurt, topped with piping hot alu dum. Aloo Dum is a classic Indian dish of baby potatoes slow-cooked in a rich, spiced curry. Aakhu rasa: Sugarcane juice, vodka, ginger, green lime



Ghuguni Chaat

Slow-simmered yellow peas, tangy chutneys, chopped onions, and spice — bursting with texture and boldness. This flavour explosion, which also includes small onion fritters, is served by a cheerful chaat wala bhai — a common name for a street vendor — always ready with a smile, a sprinkle of spice, and a tale or two from the streets of Odisha. Boozy Rabri Lassi with organic cbd oil Organic UK restaurant-grade CBD oil, offering a calming twist on a classic Indian summer drink.



Gupchup (Golgappa)

Crispy puris filled with tangy spiced water, bursting with boldness. Served from a traditional cart in eco-friendly leaf plates for that authentic roadside thrill.



Hake Patrapoda

Delicate Hake in Banana Leaf Fresh hake marinated in mustard and served with tangy green mango chutney, then wrapped in banana leaf and grilled over fire — smoky, bold, and beautifully balanced. Indri Old-Fashioned A bold Indian single malt cocktail with rich oak, spice, and citrus notes, crafted in classic style with a contemporary twist.



Odiya mushroom, spinach, and shrimp pithau bhaja

A delicate pan-fried dish of vegetables and prawns in a fragrant mustard base, served with fresh coriander chutney for a vibrant, refreshing finish. Guava beer mojito A tropical fusion of zesty mint, tangy guava, and crisp beer, delivering a refreshing Indian-inspired twist on the classic mojito.



Fried baby drumsticks (moringa), potatoes and crispy bittergourd, finger millet porridge

Fried vegetables and bitter notes balanced by the creamy warmth of ragi porridge. Served with sambhar — a hearty South Indian lentil stew made with tamarind, vegetables, and warming spices, offering a tangy, comforting contrast. Jasmine flavoured gin and tonic A fragrant twist on the classic G&T, infused with delicate jasmine- one of the state flowers of Odisha.



Soft shell crab jhola (chingudi checha)

Soft shell crab contrasted with a spicy mustard, tomato-coconut gravy. Tender coconut and citrus vodka A refreshing taste of young coconut and citrus vodka.



The Farmer’s Feast – Pakhala, Badi Chura, Dalma, Mati Handi Mansa

Cool fermented rice, lentils, crushed lentil crisps, and slow-cooked clay pot mutton. Cardamom Scented Handia Chilled handia, a traditional fermented rice brew, gently infused with cardamom.



Chhena Poda – Odisha’s brûléed Cheesecake

India’s answer to Basque cheesecake—caramelised on the outside, tender on the inside, and unapologetically moreish.


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