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

Seafood Special - Tuna, anchovies, prawns, mussels, olives & capers - Thin Crust (Inch): 9, 12 & 14 & Deep Pan (Inch): 9 & 12 £6.40/£8.50/£12.10/£7.10/£9.50
Cheesecake £1.50
2 Pcs Chicken with chips £3.10
Cheesy Chips £2.00
1/4lb Mexican Burger - Onions, mustard & chilli £2.30
Garlic Bread - Thin Crust (Inch): 9 & 12, Deep Pan (Inch): 9 & 12 £2.00/£3.20/£2.50/£3.80
Chips Reg: £1.10, Large: £1.60
Extra Toppings Small: £1.00, Large: £1.20

Foulridge Special Omelette £5.60
Fried King Prawn with Yellow Bean Sauce & Cashewnuts £6.00
Szechuan Chicken £5.20
Spare Ribs in O.K. Sauce £5.00
Shanghai Chicken £5.20
Sweet & Sour Mixed (Chicken, King Prawn & Pork) £5.60
Baked Beans £0.80
Chicken with Pineapple £5.20

King Prawn Sinka - Marinated King Prawns cooked with whole mushrooms, tomotoes, pepper and onions. 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
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
Monk Fish Special - Cooked Sylheti style with fresh herbs, spices and lemon juice in a medium sauce. N/A
Fish Tikka Jalfrezi - Cod fish cooked in onions, green chillies, green peppers, tomatoes, garlic, ginger & an array of spices. N/A
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
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
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

Hot & Sour Soup £2.50
Chinese Curry £4.50
- Homemade Chinese curry sauce.
Choco Banana £3.00
- Fresh banana, oats, milk with scoop of chocolate protein & crushed ice.
Thai Green Curry £4.50
- Green curry sauce, eggplant, lemon leaf with your choice of protein, garnished with Thai basil.
Vietnamese Thai Flat Noodle Soup £2.50
Chicken Frank Roll £3.50
- Chinese homemade style tortilla wrap stuffed with fresh free range chicken, tossed with Chinese vegetables & Chinese spice, with a drop of soya dressing.
Pad Cheu Basil Noodles £5.00
- Thai flat noodles, tossed in a fresh Thai chilli homemade sauce with a drizzle of soy dressing & fish sauce, with Oriental vegetables.
Ginger & Spring Onion Stir Fry £4.50
- Homemade ginger & spring onion sauce, tossed with sliced ginger, sliced onion & your choice of protein garnished with spring onions.

Seafood Deluxe £4.99
- Tuna, prawns, mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Curry Sauce £1.00
Pollo £3.50
- Chicken and sweetcorn.
Family Platter £12.99
- Full chicken, 5 wings or 5 strips, 2 fries, 2 dips, bottle of drink.
King's Special £5.50
- Special mix of everything that tastes great.
Chicken Supreme £5.99
- Chicken, peppers, red onions, sweetcorn and garlic butter.
Farmhouse £5.99
- Beef, mushroom, mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Deal 4 £1.50
- Pink tea.