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Spring 6Summer 6Autumn 6Winter 6Bar 5Breakfast 5Afternoon Tea & Light Lunch 4Canapes 2Beer List 2

Spring

this is a sample of the sort of dishes on the menu during spring. our menu reflects the traditional Mediterranean diet w/ a strong Italian influence. each dish contains a combination of carbohydrate, protein & Fiber in different forms. all our produce is fresh, seasonal & where possible, locally sourced. warm bread extra virgin olive oil is served w/ your me

Antipasti

Asparagus, Spring Carrots, Golden Beetroots, Celery w/ Warm Anchovy & Nebbiolo Sauce,

Bresaola, Salami Neapolitan, Mersea Rock Oyster

Starters

Spring Soup of Peas, Broad Beans, Asparagus, Potatoes, Pesto

5.00 - 6.85

Grilled Asparagus, Soft Boiled Gull's Egg, Shaved Pecorino

5.00 - 6.85

Marinated Sea Bream Fillet, Baby Fennel, Lemon, Olive Oil, Capers

5.00 - 6.85

Handmade Pasta Stuffed w/ Swiss Chard, Ricotta, Sage Butter Sauce

5.00 - 6.85

Broad Beans, Marinated Taggiasche Olives, Purslane & Pecorino Toscana

5.00 - 6.85

Prosciutto, Melon, Aged Balsamic, Rocket

5.00 - 6.85

Main Course

Shin of English Veal Roasted w/ Tomatoes, Spring Garlic & Capers, Gremolata.

12.85 - 18.50

Roast potatoes

Red Poll Ribeye of Beef, Salsa D’Erbe, Baked Borlotti Beans, Tomatoes, Rocket

12.85 - 18.50

Arborio Rice, Courgettes & Their Flowers, Chardonnay, Butter & Parmesan

12.85 - 18.50

Slow-Cooked Salt Marsh Lamb, Onion, Baby Turnips, Peas, Broad Beans, Mint

12.85 - 18.50

Salmon Fillet, Chilli & Mint, Slow-Cooked Fennel, Spinach

12.85 - 18.50

Pudding

Almond Tart w/ First of the Season Strawberries, Mascarpone Cream

5.85 - 7.75

Pannacotta w/ Grappa & Caramelised Blood Oranges

5.85 - 7.75

A Selection of East Anglian Cheese, Carta Di Musica, Chutney

5.85 - 7.75

Hazelnut & Espresso Cake, Vin Santo Ice Cream

5.85 - 7.75

Pear, Lemon, Strawberry Sorbets

5.85 - 7.75

Summer

this is a sample of the sort of dishes on the menu during summer. our menu reflects the traditional Mediterranean diet w/ a strong Italian influence. each dish contains a combination of carbohydrate, protein & Fiber in different forms. all our produce is fresh, seasonal & where possible, locally sourced. warm bread & extra virgin olive oil is served w/ your meal.

Antipasti

Mozzarella w/ Squashed Tomatoes & Wild Oregano, Purple Basil Fritatte, Prosciutto w/ Watermelon,

Smoked Haddock & Broad Bean Sott’Olio Crostini, Mersea Rock Oyster

Starters

Mozzarella Di Bufala, Nectarines, Tomatoes, Speck Ham, Basil Oil

5.00 - 6.85

Seared Filet of Longhorn Beef Crusted w/ Thyme & Black Pepper, Rocket, Pecorino Sardo

5.00 - 6.85

Pasta w/ Squid & Ink, Orange Zest, Garlic, Dill

5.00 - 6.85

Marinated Courgettes, Onions, Lemon, Basil, Grilled Bread

5.00 - 6.85

Mussels & Clams, White Wine, Parsley, Garlic, Chilli, Lemon

5.00 - 6.85

Fresh Pasta w/ Summer Girolles, Parsley, Garlic & Parmesan

5.00 - 6.85

Main Courses

Ribeye of Red Poll Beef, Horseradish & Crème Fraiche, Roast Summer Beetroots & Their Leaves

12.85 - 18.50

Sutton Hoo Chicken Roasted w/ Peppers, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onion, Thyme. Grilled Polenta

12.85 - 18.50

Wild Seabass Fillet Baked w/ Basil, Vermouth, Lentils, Samphire

12.85 - 18.50

Leg of Salt Marsh Lamb, Aubergines, Pinenuts, Sultanas, Tomatoes, Basil

12.85 - 18.50

Calf's Liver, Marsala, Sage, Olive Oil Potato Puree, Spinach

12.85 - 18.50

Arborio Rice, Courgettes & Their Flowers, Chardonnay, Butter & Parmesan

12.85 - 18.50

Pudding

Chocolate Nemesis Cake, Cream

5.85 - 7.75

Pannacotta w/ Grappa & Raspberries

5.85 - 7.75

A Selection of East Anglian Cheese, Carta Di Musica, Chutney

5.85 - 7.75

Peaches in Pinot Nero, Star Anise, Vanilla Ice Cream

5.85 - 7.75

Lemon, Raspberry, Peach Sorbets

5.85 - 7.75

Autumn

this is a sample of the sort of dishes on the menu during autumn. our menu reflects the traditional Mediterranean diet w/ a strong Italian influence. each dish contains a combination of carbohydrate, protein & Fibre in different forms. all our produce is fresh, seasonal & where possible, locally sourced. warm bread extra virgin olive oil is served w/ your meal.

Antipasti

Puntarelle, Carrot, Artichokes, Fennel, Spinach w/ a Warm Barolo Sauce,

Fresh Crab Crostini w/ Aioli, Coppa Di Parma w/ Olives, Mersea Rock Oyster

Starters

Thick Tuscan Bread Soup w/ Black Cabbage & Autumn Vegetables

5.00 - 6.85

Mozzarella Di Bufala, Shaved Fennel, Radicchio, Rocket, Toasted Pinenuts & Golden Marjoram

5.00 - 6.85

Pickled Mackerel Fillet, Onion, Bay, Juniper, Fine Beans

5.00 - 6.85

Potato Dumplings, Roast Pumpkin, Curly Kale Pesto, Pecorino

5.00 - 6.85

Handmade Pasta Stuffed w/ Pork, Partridge, Pancetta, Juniper & Sage

5.00 - 6.85

Main Course

Game Bird of the Day Roasted in Chianti, Tomatoes, Rosemary. Roast Squash & Parsnip, Kale.

12.85 - 18.50

Old Spot Pork Loin, Braised Black Cabbage, Spello Lentils

12.85 - 18.50

Potato Dumplings, Shaved Jerusalem Artichokes, Red Onions, Sage, Butter

12.85 - 18.50

Grilled Salt Marsh Leg of Lamb, Roasted Red & Yellow Beetroots, Their Leaves, Salsa Verde

12.85 - 18.50

In Shore Cod, Potatoes, New Season Ceps, Thyme & Chardonnay, Rocket

12.85 - 18.50

Pudding

Chocolate & Walnut Cake, Cream

5.85 - 7.75

Pannacotta w/ Grappa & Marinated Cherries

5.85 - 7.75

Almond Tart w/ Late Season Strawberries

5.85 - 7.75

A Selection of East Anglian Cheese, Carta Di Musica’, Chutney

5.85 - 7.75

Winter

this is a sample of the sort of dishes on the menu during winter. our menu reflects the traditional Mediterranean diet w/ a strong Italian influence. each dish contains a combination of carbohydrate, protein & Fiber in different forms. all our produce is fresh, seasonal & where possible, locally sourced. warm bread extra virgin olive oil is served w/ your meal.

Antipasti

Broccoli, Swiss Chard, Carrot, Artichoke w/ Warm Anchovy & Nebbiolo Sauce. Speck Ham, Coppa Di Parma, Mersea Native Oyster

Starters

Celeriac & Black Cabbage Soup, Parmesan Bruschetta

5.00 - 6.85

Roast Stuffed Artichokes w/ Pinenuts, Sultanas, Garlic, Parsley, Smoked Mozzarella

5.00 - 6.85

Handmade Pasta Parcels w/ Fresh Crab, Basil, Tomatoes, Capers, White Wine

5.00 - 6.85

Duck Breast Salad, Radicchio Di Treviso, Romesco Sauce

5.00 - 6.85

Ugo's Hand Cured Salmon, Beetroot, Mache Leaves, Horseradish

5.00 - 6.85

Main Course

Old Spot Pork Belly Rolled & Stuffed w/ Fennel, Garlic, Rosemary. Baked Swiss Chard in Cream w/ Hazelnuts

12.85 - 18.50

Mark's Hall Estate Venison Casserole, Chianti Classico, Swede, Wet Polenta, Thyme

12.85 - 18.50

Hand Dived Scottish Scallops, Spinach, Datterini Tomatoes, Chilli, Parsley, Castelluccio Lentils

12.85 - 18.50

Red Poll Ribeye Steak, Baked Girolle Mushrooms w/ Potatoes, Sage, Pancetta, Olive Oil, Salsa Verde

12.85 - 18.50

Line Caught Mersea Cod Fillet Roasted w/ Marjoram & Capers, Chickpeas, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Mint

12.85 - 18.50

Handmade Pasta, Chickpeas, Cime Di Rape, Rosemary, Red Onion, Aged Ricotta

12.85 - 18.50

Pudding

Pear & Almond Tart, Mascarpone Cream

5.85 - 7.75

Baked Cream w/ Prunes D’Agen in Grappa

5.85 - 7.75

A Selection of East Anglian Cheeses, Carta Di Musica, Chutney

5.85 - 7.75

Hazelnut & Espresso Cake, Vin Santo Ice Cream

5.85 - 7.75

Clementine, Raspberry, Blackcurrant & Cassis Sorbets

5.85 - 7.75

Bar

The Friday night steak

All served w/ jansen’s temptation, organic salad leaves, red onion, mustard, horseradish & béarnaise

Breeds Served Include White Park, Red Poll & Hereford

Ribeye

Fillet

Rump

Sirloin

Skirt

Onglet

the Friday night pie

All served w/ seasonal vegetables & roast potatoes

Sutton Hoo Free-Range Chicken & Ox Tongue

Red Poll Beef & Adnam's Broadside

Fish Pie of Pollack, Organic Salmon, Smoked Cod & Mussels

Weekly Set Menu

Two courses -12.50

Three courses 15.50,

Served from Sunday dinner through to Thursday dinner including lunch

Mains

Slow-cooked short rib of beef, mashed potato or pollack fillet, clam & brown shrimp ragout, kale

Coffee or Tea

Starters

Pickled herring, red cabbage, rye bread or pheasant & pearl barlsey broth

Puddings

St clement’s cream or cheese & biscuits

Bar Board

Salt Beef Sandwich on Rye, Horseradish Coleslaw

Steamed Mussels in Cider, Leeks, Chilli, Garlic, Parsley, Bread

Meat Platter of Cured Meats & Salami, Suffolk Ham, Pâté & Terrine, Pickles & Chutney, Bread & Butter

Home Cured Salmon Sandwich, Brown Bread, Pickled Cucumber

Traditional Ploughman's of Cropwell Bishop Stilton, Montgomery Cheddar, Organic Brie, Chutney, Fruit, Cob Loaf

Breakfast

Help Yourself

Cereals

Dove’s farm cornflakes, dorset cereal’s muesli & granola

Cured Meat

Salami, coppa di parma or prosciutto

Porridge

Let us know how you like it, milk or water, hot or cold

Fruit Compote

Poached dried fruits in earl grey, cinnamon, orange

Fresh Fruit

Seasonal fruit salad

Main Dishes

Smoked Haddock Omelette ‘Arnold Bennett’

American Style Pancake w/ Seasonal Fruit Coulis

Eggs

Fried, poached or scrambled

Smoked Salmon, Scrambled Eggs, Chives, Crème Fraîche, Muffin Frittata

The Fry Up

Sausages, bacon, black pudding, mushrooms, beans, muffin,

Slow-Cooked Tomato (in Season, So No Dutch Novemberish to Marchish)

Tea and Coffee and Juice

Orange Juice Squeezed This Morning From Whole Oranges

Jing Tea

Assam breakfast, earl grey, ceylon, jasmine pearls, darjeeling, white peony, flowering jasmine & lilly, bohea lapsang

Apple & Pear Juice From Our Friends at White's Farm in White Colne

Paddy & Scott's Coffee

Cafetiere or americano, cappuccino, latte

Ingredients

Blythburgh (Suffolk) Pork

Anchor Smokery (Lowestoft) Salmon & Haddock

Our Own Made Jams & Marmalades

Suffolk Meadow (Saxmundham) Milk & Yoghurt

Oldroyd's (Yorkshire) or Eric's (Dedham) Rhubarb

James’ (East Bergholt) Free-Range Eggs

Trewithen Dairy (Cornwall) Butter

The Slow Dough Bakery (Tattingston) Bread

Williamson's (Bradfield) Fruit

Jane's (Dedham) Apples, Jack's (Lawford) Pears

Afternoon Tea & Light Lunch

This is a sample of the sort of food we can provide for a mid-afternoon function. Whether it be afternoon tea or something more substantial, please call to discuss your requirements.

Afternoon tea costs 8.75 per head. A light meal followed by tea & cake costs 12.75 per head

Afternoon Tea

A selection of freshly made cakes

Jing Tea & Paddy & Scott's Coffee

Pistachio, Almond & Vanilla

Strawberry & Almond Tart

Scones w/ Assorted Jams or Sandwiches

Plum, Orange & Almond

Espresso & Hazelnut Chocolate Cake

Italian Biscuits

Ricciarelli, ciambelline, amaretti, biscotti

Light Dishes

Black Cabbage & Gorgonzola Tart

Smoked Haddock & Pea Tart w/ Dill & Parmesan

Baked Tuscan Sausages, Pancetta, Rosemary, Balsamic, Tomatoes

Potatoes

Salad, mashed, roast, gratin

Leek, Oak Smoked Bacon & Goat's Curd Tart

Grilled Chicken w/ Black Pepper, Thyme & Lemon

Game Lasagne of Rabbit & Partridge, Tomatoes, Parmesan

Seasonal Vegetables or Mixed Leaf Salad Leaves

Canapes

This is a sample of the sort of canapes we can provide should you wish to hold a drinks party in the oak room. There are three size categories available.

6.50 per head – 6 different canapes w/ 1 per person

9.50 per head – 8 different canapes w/ 1 per person

12.50 per head – 10 different canapes w/ 1 per person

Bread

Rosemary focaccia, garlic bruschetta, grissini, olive piadina, tomato & olive focaccia

Cheese

Mozzarella & olives, ricotta w/ red chillies, broad bean pecorino, mozzarella & anchovies, baby mozzarella

Fish

Crab & lemon, tuna & fennel, seabass carpaccio, grilled squid, marinated anchovies

Vegetables

Chickpeas & chard, tomato & oregano bruschetta, broccoli & olives, zucchini, fennel & olives, aubergine tapanade, fig & rocket

Meat

Asparagus & prosciutto, beef carpaccio, tuscan sausage & chilli jam, pork tonnato, salami, speck ham, parma ham

Sweet

Peaches in pinot nero, raspberries ricotta, ciambelline, dark chocolate truffle, zeppola

Beer List

On Tap

Adnams Broadside (4.7% ABV)

Brewed to commemorate the fierce Battle of Sole Bay fought against the Dutch Republic in 1672 off the Southwold coast, Broadside has enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame. It’s a fine heart-warming English beer, rich in flavours of malt & hops. Brewed w/ Pale Ale malt & First Gold hops, Broadside is a dark ruby red beer rich in fruitcake aromas, almonds & conserved fruit.

Aspall’s Harry Sparrow Suffolk Cyder (4.3% ABV)

The recipes for Aspall’s unique blend of bittersweet & culinary apples have been handed down through eight generations of the Chevallier family since 1728 Created in honour of Aspall’s cyder maker for 50 years from the 1920s, it is mid golden to amber in colour, full bodied & medium dry w/ floral & cedar wood overtones.

Calvors Brewery

Is located on a family farm in rural Suffolk & aims to create natural lagers as they should be using traditional methods, brewing in small batches w/ the finest locally malted barley. They use no adjuncts, preservatives or pasteurisation thus giving exceptional tasting beer. 3.8% a session lager w/ a beautiful pale colour & a clean crisp refreshing taste.

Brewer’s Gold, Crouch Vale (4.0% ABV)

Crouch Vale Brewery was established in 1981 by two really quite handsome beer enthusiasts. Clearly the passage of time has been kind to the business but not, sadly, to the founders themselves. From South Woodam Ferrers in Essex, Crouch Vale are multi award winners for their fine ales. Supreme Champion Beer of Britain at the Great British Beer Festival 2005 & 2006, this is a pale, refreshing & hoppy beer w/ gorgeous aromas of tropical fruits.

Black Isle, Organic Porter (4.2% ABV)

A long way from the standard industrial estate setting, Black Isle Brewing Co. is nestled in the beautiful surrounds of the Scottish Highlands. Small, intensely independent & committed to the production of innovative beer using only use the best, freshest, organic ingredients. Their porter has masses of dark roasted malt producing a dry, full-bodied ruby black beer that glides across the palate a, wonderful balance of bitterness w/ a light chocolate finish.

Premium (5.0%)

Is a more serious affair, w/ more maltiness balanced w/ gentle hoppiness creating an overall fuller flavour.

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