Alfresco in Darwen Menu

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Included in the price £30 per head
- Homemade bread -
- Giant cheese board and homemade chutneys -
- Mini tartlets and homemade desserts -
- Fresh fruit basket -
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Please select 3 dishes from each of the menu’s below (except vegetarian) -
SALADS -
Italian tomatoes and bocconcini buffalo mozzarella served with a lemon, thyme and olive oil dressing (v) -
Crispy leaf salad with julienne of carrots, sliced apples, radishes and seeped raisins (v) -
Roasted beetroot and orange salad (v) -
New season potatoes, fresh chives and mayonnaise (v) -
Crisp cos salad with homemade dried Datterini tomatoes scented with thyme and basil topped with bocconcini buffalo mozzarella (v) -
Roasted courgettes, peppers, carrots and beetroots tossed in lemon thyme oil with grelot onions, baby new potatoes finished with fresh basil (v) -
Steamed vegetable floret salad of cauliflower, broccoli, roasted peppers with old English grain mustard dressing topped with shaved Sussex halloumi (v) -
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FISH -
Fresh whole poached salmon dressed with cucumber and carrot pickles served with a lemon mayonnaise dressing -
Avocado, fresh water prawns and crayfish in dill and rocket crème fraiche topped with fresh anchovies served on focaccia crostini -
Duo of smoked salmon, poached salmon and caper fishcake bound with chive cream cheese served with roasted fennel and pepper salsa (hot) -
Baked local hake fillet with roasted cherry vine tomatoes, glazes limes and citrus sauce (hot) -
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MEAT -
Selection of honey glazed honey and Italian cured hams served with poached and roasted balsamic fruits and homemade piccalilli -
Oven roasted chicken thighs in Sussex honey, fresh ginger, garlic and lemon (hot) -
Freshly made lightly minted Sussex lamb meatballs in a light tomato sauce served with penne (hot) -
Selection of Italian cured salami and cold meat platter accompanied with homemade chutney’s and pickles -
Fresh homemade beef lasagne (hot) -
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VEGETARIAN -
Sautéed chestnut mushroom risotto finished with Datterini tomatoes -
Homemade cannelloni of baby leaf spinach and ricotta in a light San Manzano tomato sauce finished with freshly grated parmesan -

Seafood and clam bisque chowder served with homemade toasted bread £8.95
Pressed flame grilled goat’s cheese, potato and beetroot terrine served with a quince jelly and beetroot coulis (v) £7.95
Baked tartlet of roasted peppers, leek and Sussex Charmer served with foraged mushrooms (v) £7.95
Handpicked fresh crab coated in a shellfish glaze served with a lime and seaweed relish and a fresh pea shoot salad £8.45
Pan seared scallops and tiger prawns accompanied with dwarf bok choy, scallop cream and shellfish jus £9.95
Sautéed veal kidney and wild mushrooms finished with Madeira wine and chargrilled Altamura Italian bread £8.50
Coarse game and juniper berry pressed terrine served with a five spice crisp and a damson and port chutney £7.95
Antipasto misto made with a selection of Bellota ham £11.95
Bruschetta made with Altamura Italian bread topped with cherry tomatoes, diced olives, garlic and shallots £4.25
Garlic bread made with Altamura Italian bread and homemade garlic butter £3.50
Fresh bread served with extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar £3.95

Chargrilled vegetable lasagne with roasted and grilled peppers, courgettes and aubergines layered between homemade pasta sheets and a light cream sauce (v) £12.95
Homemade tortellini filled with spinach and Pedro blanco ricotta served with wilted spinach and mild provolone cream cheese sauce topped with poached hens egg (v) £14.95
Ravioli of fresh langoustine and scallop bound in a light fresh ginger, lemon and mascarpone cream garnished with seared scallop and grilled langoustine £15.95
Rigatoni served with sautéed black tiger prawns, baby leaf spinach, chilli, garlic, fresh tomato sauce finished with herb butter £15.95
Ravioli of wild boar and chestnut mushrooms served with a plum cherry vine tomato sauce topped with fried sage £14.95
Linguine al filetto with strips of lean fillet steak, sautéed wild mushrooms, Soleggiati sunblushed tomatoes, splash of red wine and a hint of cream topped with wild rocket £16.95
Spaghetti Bolognese, the classic Italian dish from Bologna, made with a beef ragu using Chianti £10.95

Margherita Homemade tomato sauce, shaved mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella and freshly torn basil leaves (v) £9.95
Caprini Capricorn goat’s cheese, caramelised red onions, Soleggiati sunblush tomatoes, Kalamata olives, oven roasted paprika peppers, toasted pine nuts and homemade tomato sauce (v) £11.95
Gustissimo Homemade tomato sauce, roasted cherry tomatoes, aubergine, red onions, garlic, oregano, Kalamata olives, bocconcini mozzarella & fresh basil £11.95
Del Contadino Homemade tomato sauce, Parma ham, chargrilled courgettes, shaved parmesan and Cubanelle peppers topped with a poached egg (designed by our pizza competition winner, Amy Dunmall) £12.95
Capricciosa Homemade tomato sauce, shaved mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, cooked ham, and Kalamata olives £11.95
Al Fumo Homemade tomato sauce, lightly smoked free range chicken breast, roasted peppers, balsamic red onions, bocconcini mozzarella and freshly grated Parmesan £12.95
Calzone Stuffed to bursting with ham hock, mozzarella and sautéed wild mushrooms topped with homemade tomato sauce and Parmesan £12.95

A globe artichoke filled with chargrilled Sicilian peppers, baby beetroots, blanched spring onions tossed in a basil and lemongrass oil, topped with warm Crottin de Chavignon goats cheese accompanie £14.95
Catch of the day POA
Seared loin of halibut served with beetroot risotto in a roasted munchkin pumpkin, preserved baby fennel and vegetable pearls £19.95
Grilled fillet of sea bass served with a fennel and pine nuts boulangere potato, pea puree and finished with a fresh vanilla cream £18.95
Trio of Gressingham duck; seared breast, confit leg and roasted winglet pithivier and cauliflower cheese mousse served with a chestnut puree potato and fresh honeycomb £16.95
Roasted best end of Sussex lamb rolled in fresh herb crumb accompanied with homemade thyme croquette potatoes and roasted root vegetables with a lemon thyme jus £21.95
Pan fried and roasted 60 day aged fillet of West Country beef (8oz) on a buttered fondant galette potato served with celeriac and thyme paste, sautéed cepe mushrooms and carrot mousse £23.95

Triple cooked pont neuf potatoes £4.50
Cauliflower cheese mousse £4.25
Mixed organic leaf salad £4.25
Market vegetables £4.50
Honey glazed baby parsnips £4.25

ARTISAN SUSSEX ICE-CREAM COMPANY Made by hand using cream & honey from Arundel & fruit from Petworth £5.25
- Proper Vanilla, Double chocolate brownie, Sticky Caramel, Mince pie (available from November), Orange and honeycomb, Raspberry Sorbet -
- Sharing Party/Family Platter A choice of four flavours served on a sharing fondue plate £8.50
A traditional Italian tiramisu made with a modern twist using crème pasticcera, white chocolate, Marsala mascarpone and toasted almonds. Made by an Italian so tastes like it should! £6.50
Double chocolate and orange baked cheesecake served with an orange marmalade ice-cream N/A
Classic sticky toffee pudding served hot with a warm honey caramel sauce and proper vanilla ice-cream N/A
Mascarpone and lime cream parfait served with a fresh berry compote N/A
Affogato of vanilla ice-cream served with a shot of Bailey’s and strong espresso – Simply Italian! £6.50
A selection of Sussex cheeses served with homemade chutney, bouquet of celery, pickled walnut and cheese biscuits £7.95

Nearby Sample Menus

Doner Barm £2.50
Extra Toppings - Cheese, hash tomato, mushroom, green pepper, onions, fresh chillies, fresh garlic, pepperoni, prawns, sweet corn, pineapple, beef, chicken, ham, tuna, spinach, capers, mussels £0.70/£0.80/£1.00/£0.70/£0.80
1.5 Ltr bottles £1.60
Mixed Kebab - Shish & Chicken Pitta: £4.70, Garlic Bread: £5.40
Vegetarian - Mushroom, onion & spinach £5.50
Doner £5.00
1/2lb Beefburger £2.80
1/2lb Beefburger with cheese £3.10

Chicken with Green Pepper & Blackbean Sauce £5.20
Curried King Prawns £5.60
Fried Chicken with Oyster Sauce £5.20
Satay Sliced Chicken £5.20
Roast Duck with Green Peppers & Blackbean Sauce £5.90
Roast Duck with Pineapple £5.90
Yung Chow Fried Rice £5.00
Kung Po Chicken £5.60

Satoki Shatkora - Chicken or lamb tikka cooked with a special Bangladeshi citrus fruit, a very traditional dish cooked in a fairly hot sauce, highly recommened. N/A
Salmon Ka Jhool - Scottish salmon fillets marinated with turmeric, lemon juice, ginger & mild spices. Pan fried & then simmered in a prawn & dill sauce. Served with lemon fried rice. N/A
Fish Tikka Jalfrezi - Cod fish cooked in onions, green chillies, green peppers, tomatoes, garlic, ginger & an array of spices. N/A
Shobzi Bahar - Selected vegtables in a whole host of spices with garlic & pepper garnished with fried whole mushroom & coriander. Served with mushroom fried rice. N/A
Duck Tikka Ashwari - Duck fillets marinated in a home made sauce with special herbs & spices, barbecued over flaming tandoori oven & cooked in an enriched Mossalla sauce. Served with garlic fried rice N/A
Monk Fish Special - Cooked Sylheti style with fresh herbs, spices and lemon juice in a medium sauce. N/A
Lamb Pista - Lamb fillets marinated in red wine & pistachio cream, cooked in a chef's special mild sauce. Served with coconut rice. N/A
Jhinga Changezi - Whole tandooris king prawns marinated with garlic, ginger, lemon juice & spices cooked in chef's special Mossalla sauce served with pilau rice. N/A

Garlic Fried Noodles £2.50
Kids Rice Box (16oz) £3.95
- Served with sauce of your choice, protein of your choice (chicken, prawn and vegetables) & a carton of juice.
Black Bean Stir Fry £4.50
- Homemade black bean sauce, tossed with peppers & your choice of protein, garnished with spring onions.
Vegetable Spring Rolls £2.50
Singapore Noodles £5.00
- Vermicelli noodles with the combination of chilli bean sauce & curry powder, with Oriental vegetables.
Honey Chilli Style £4.50
- Homemade honey chilli sauce, tossed with your choice of protein, garnished with spring onions.
Black Pepper £4.50
- Homemade black pepper sauce with your choice of protein, garnished with spring onions.
Prawn Frank Roll £3.75
- Chinese homemade style tortilla wrap stuffed with fresh prawns, tossed with Chinese fresh vegetables & Chinese spice, with a drop of soya dressing.

Seafood Deluxe £5.99
- Tuna, prawns, mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Half and Half £5.99
Garlic Mayo £0.35
Meat Feast £8.99
- Chicken, mixed donner, pepperoni and minced meat.
Desi Style £4.99
- Tandoori chicken, minced meat, red onions, peppers, sweet corn and jalapenos.
Chicken Supreme £8.99
- Chicken, peppers, red onions, sweetcorn and garlic butter.
Combo Special £4.99
- Quarter chicken, 2 wings with naan or fries, can of drink.
Veggie Burger Meal £4.00