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All-purpose Vegetable Stock

Soften onions and leeks, sweat veggies, add water and bouquet garni, boil, simmer for 20 minutes, strain, and season.

Dried Mushroom Stock

Soak mushrooms, sauté onions, add veggies, lentils, herbs, mushroom liquid, and water. Boil, simmer 30 minutes, strain, season.

Braised Ox Cheek, Pickled Walnuts, Smoked Anchovy, Glazed Carrots and Mash

Tender ox cheeks braised in a rich wine sauce served with creamy mashed potatoes and butter-glazed carrots.

Pan-Fried Salmon with Tarragon and Cream Sauce

Pan-fry salmon until golden, then serve with a reduced cream and herb sauce alongside blanched asparagus and carrots.

Chicken Stir-Fried with Pak Choi

A quick chicken stir-fry featuring ginger, star anise, and fresh herbs with crunchy pak choi and wild mushrooms.

Roasted Chicken Breast with Leek and Green Bean Vinaigrette

Golden-brown roasted chicken breasts served with a vibrant vinaigrette of blanched leeks, green beans, shallots, and fresh herbs.

Turkey, Leek and Ham Pie

A comforting pie using leftover turkey and ham simmered in a cream sauce and topped with golden puff pastry.

A Warm Salad of Asparagus, Field Mushrooms and Fresh Peas

Blanched asparagus and peas served with grilled mushrooms and garlic-rubbed ciabatta, topped with a warm herb and vermouth butter sauce.

Crabcakes with Watercress Salad

Flavorful crab cakes made with tarragon and crème fraîche, shallow fried until golden and served with a fresh salad.

Pan-Fried Wild Salmon with Spiced Shellfish Butter

Pan-fried wild salmon served with a rich Café de Paris butter, steamed potatoes, and a medley of warm shellfish.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Monkfish

Monkfish tails stuffed with a vibrant herb and roasted pepper purée, wrapped in prosciutto, seared, and oven-roasted until tender.

Steak with Béarnaise Sauce

Pan-seared sirloin steaks served with a rich, homemade butter and herb emulsion sauce flavored with tarragon and lemon.

Prawns Al Cremat with Little Gem, Dandelion and Watercress Salad Served with Aioli

Sautéed king prawns in a rich fish soup reduction served with a fresh herb salad, homemade aioli, and sourdough.

Spinach, Caramelised Garlic, Red Pepper and Potato Pithivier

A classic French savory pastry filled with colourful layers of seasoned potatoes, red peppers, spinach, and caramelised garlic.

Asparagus, Mustard and Herb Salad with a Radish Dressing

Blanch asparagus and dress with fresh herbs, radish batons, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard for a healthy, zingy starter.

Béarnaise Sauce

A classic French sauce made by emulsifying egg yolk and melted butter into a tarragon-infused vinegar reduction.

Deep-fried Brussels Sprouts with Tomato Tartare

Spicy breaded Brussels sprouts deep-fried until crisp, served with a tangy, chilled homemade tomato and herb tartare sauce.

Grey Mullet, Brown Shrimp, Tarragon and New Potatoes

Pan-seared mullet fillets served with golden new potatoes, brown shrimp, and fresh herbs in a bright lemon-butter sauce.

Roasted Partridge with Caramelised Butternut Squash and Green Herb Sauce

Pan-seared then roasted partridges served with honey-glazed butternut squash and a zesty, fresh green herb sauce.

Smoked Haddock, Mustard Butter Sauce and Iberico Ham

Smoked haddock served with buttery mustard sauce, wilted spinach, poached eggs, and salty Iberico ham for an impressive dinner.

Braised Lemongrass-Skewered Plaice with Creamy Tomato and Tarragon Sauce and Spinach

Pan-seared plaice rolls braised in white wine and fish stock, served with a creamy tarragon tomato sauce and wilted spinach.

Lamb Fillet Wrapped in Brik Pastry with Tomato Confit, Artichokes and Lamb Jus

Lamb fillets encased in buttery brik pastry, deep-fried until golden, and served with sautéed artichokes and a rich lamb sauce.

Pancetta Beef Burger with Tarragon Mayonnaise

Flavorful beef patties mixed with herbs and pancetta, served with a creamy tarragon mustard mayonnaise on toasted ciabatta rolls.

Bouillabaisse with Fresh Shrimps and Squid, Chilli Croûtons and Rouille

A luxurious fish stew featuring shrimp, squid, and white fish served with spicy croûtons and homemade creamy rouille.

Grilled Chicken Skewers with Salsa Dragoncella

Grilled chicken breast strips seasoned with herbs and spices, served with a zesty tarragon and egg salsa.

Grilled Halibut Steak with a Seafood and Vegetable Broth, Crisp Squid and Béarnaise Sauce

Grilled halibut steaks served in a saffron-infused vegetable broth with crispy deep-fried panko squid and a homemade béarnaise sauce.

Black Cod with Red Onion Jam and Charred Lettuce

Slowly grilled black cod marinated in liquorice and honey, served with a smooth red onion jam and charred lettuce.

Sardinian Fregola with Seafood

A traditional Sardinian pasta dish featuring small fregola pearls cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with various fresh seafood.

Goats’ Cheese Salad

A satisfying main meal salad featuring grilled goats' cheese on sourdough with crisp bacon, hazelnuts, and a tarragon vinaigrette.

Chargrilled Smoked Salmon with Herbed Scrambled Eggs and Lemon Purée

Seared smoked salmon steaks served alongside rich, herb-infused scrambled eggs and a sweet, zesty blanched lemon purée.

Crab Scotch Eggs

Dainty, tarragon-flavored white crabmeat wrapped around soft-boiled quail eggs, breaded and deep-fried until golden-brown and crispy.

Lamb Cutlets with Chicken Mousse and Sauce Choron

Succulent lamb cutlets topped with herb-infused chicken mousse, served alongside homemade mint jelly and a rich tomato-flecked sauce Choron.

Loin of Roe Deer on Brioche with Chanterelles and Elderberry Jus

Rich venison loin seared then roasted, served on toasted brioche with a chanterelle mushroom sauté and elderberry-infused jus.

Mousse and Fillet of Sea Bass on Samphire with Brown Shrimp and Tarragon Sauce

Elegant sea bass fillets topped with delicate mousse, served on buttery samphire with a rich brown shrimp and tarragon sauce.

Partridge Croustillant

Partridge breasts wrapped in spinach, pastry, and potato strings, deep-fried and served with pickled blackberries and carrot purée.

Sea Bass in a Coriander and Chilli Batter with Chips, Balsamic Samphire and Sauce Gribiche

Gourmet fish and chips featuring sea bass in spicy batter, served with buttery balsamic samphire and homemade sauce gribiche.

Slow-Baked Shoulder of Lamb in Hay with Apple, Bubble and Squeak and Mint Jelly

Slow-roasted lamb shoulder flavored with herbs and hay, served with traditional bubble and squeak and homemade apple mint jelly.

Broad Bean and Runner Bean Risotto

A simple, low-stir summer risotto featuring fresh runner beans, broad beans, and creamy mascarpone topped with fresh garden herbs.

Roast Duck Breasts with Cherry Compôte Dressing

Succulent roast duck breasts served with a tart cherry compôte, sautéed chanterelles, baby turnips, and orange herb butter.

Brown Shrimp and Potato Salad

Warm buttery potatoes topped with a tarragon shrimp salad, watercress, and a gently poached egg yolk.

Butternut Squash Soup with Poached Egg Persillade and Cheddar

A refined vegetarian butternut squash soup topped with poached egg yolks, sharp cheddar shavings, and a fresh herb persillade.

Fennel and Asparagus 'Tar-tar' with a Fennel Cloud

A unique dish featuring asparagus tartare, pan-fried green asparagus, and a frozen fennel-infused cloud garnish.

Peas à la Français with Poached Eggs and Toasts

Braised peas and lettuce served on toasted baguette slices topped with perfectly poached eggs and fresh tarragon garnish.

Strawberries with Tarragon and Black Pepper Honeycomb with Burnt English Cream

Marinated strawberries served with homemade black pepper honeycomb, decorative caramel shards, vanilla custard-filled eggshells, and crispy fried tarragon leaves.

Beef Bavette (Skirt Steak) with Mash and Garlic Portobello Mushrooms

Pan-seared skirt steaks served with creamy mashed potatoes, garlic mushrooms, and a choice of peppercorn or Béarnaise sauce.

Mushroom Ravioli with a White Wine, Spinach and Tarragon Cream Sauce

Handmade pasta filled with a savory chicken and mushroom mousse, served with wilted spinach and a tarragon cream sauce.

Stone Bass with New Potatoes, Tomato Concasse and Chives

Stone bass fillets cooked in parchment parcels with asparagus and leeks, served alongside buttered new potatoes and diced tomatoes.

Flexible Fish Stew

A versatile seafood stew featuring white fish, mussels, and new potatoes simmered in a seasoned tomato and tarragon base.

Poulet Sauté au Vinaigre

Chicken on the bone gently cooked with tart vinegar, delicate tarragon, punchy mustard, and cream – a real French gem.

Lettuce and Lovage Soup

A light, vibrant soup made by sweating onions, simmering lettuce and peas in stock, then blending with fresh lovage.

Baked Whole Trout with a Watercress Salsa Verde

Whole trout stuffed with tarragon and lemon, oven-baked and served with a vibrant, fresh watercress and herb salsa verde.

Beef Fillet with Potato Rosti and Madeira Sauce

Thick beef fillets served with wild mushrooms, wilted spinach, and potato rosti cakes topped with a glossy Madeira sauce.

Beetroot Salad with Buffalo Curd Cheese

Boil whole beetroot, make fresh buffalo curd cheese, and toss with crunchy herb croutons and wilted greens.

Braised Beef Tortellini with Wild Mushroom Sauce

Homemade pasta filled with tender braised beef, served in a rich Madeira, cream, and wild mushroom sauce.

Chateaubriand with Béarnaise Sauce and Fries

A classic French steak dish featuring tender roasted beef, homemade buttery béarnaise sauce, vine tomatoes, and crisp double-cooked fries.

Chicken and Wild Mushroom Pie with Carrots and Peas

A comforting chicken and wild mushroom pie served with glazed baby carrots and peas for a complete meal.

Chicken Blanquette with Roasted Shallots and Fresh Garden Peas

Slow poached chicken in a creamy tarragon and mushroom sauce served alongside oven-roasted banana shallots and buttery garden peas.

Chicken Chasseur with Creamy Mash

A classic French chicken dish cooked in a wine and tomato sauce, served with smooth, buttery mashed potatoes.

Chicken Chasseur with Mashed Potato

Tender chicken pieces cooked in a white wine sauce with pancetta and mushrooms, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes.

Chicken Chasseur with Straw Fries

Chicken pieces fried until golden, simmered in a wine and tomato sauce with mushrooms, shallots, served with crispy straw fries.

Chicken Chasseur

Brined whole chicken roasted with vegetables, served with creamy mashed potatoes and a tarragon, white wine, and morel mushroom sauce.

Chicken Croquetas with Piquillo Pepper Mayo

Crispy breadcrumbed chicken cylinders served with a piquant homemade pepper mayonnaise and fresh watercress garnish.

Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Mashed Potato

Jointed chicken cooked in a rich Madeira and cream mushroom sauce, served with smooth buttery mash and green beans.

Chicken with Tarragon Cream Sauce

Roasted honey-glazed chicken breasts served with a rich white wine, tarragon, and double cream reduction sauce.

Classic Beef Wellington with a Madeira Jus

Seared beef fillet wrapped in pâté, mushrooms, and spinach, encased in homemade puff pastry and served with Madeira sauce.

Coley with Tarragon Sauce Vierge

White fish served in a classic sauce vierge made from olive oil, lemon juice, chopped tomatoes, and fresh herbs.

Côte de Boeuf with Béarnaise Sauce

French-style steak-frites featuring roasted rib-of-beef, double-cooked chips, and a rich, buttery homemade tarragon bérnaise sauce.

Deep-Fried Soft-Boiled Egg with Mushrooms, Toasted Brioche and Herb Mayonnaise

Indulgent breakfast featuring crispy deep-fried soft-boiled eggs, sautéed wild mushrooms, toasted brioche, and homemade tarragon and parsley mayonnaise.

Fillet Steak with Chateaubriand Sauce and Straw Fries

Pan-seared fillet steaks served with a creamy mushroom and tarragon sauce and crispy deep-fried matchstick potatoes.

Forest Truffle Chicken

Luxurious chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce featuring wild mushrooms and bacon lardons, topped with fresh shaved black truffle.

French Chicken with New Potatoes

Roasted poussin served with a creamy tarragon and white wine sauce and buttered new potatoes.

Griddled Fillet Steak with Fries and Béarnaise Sauce

Succulent fillet steaks served with homemade double-fried chips and a classic buttery tarragon béarnaise sauce.

Grilled Lemon Sole with Choron Sauce

Delicate lemon sole fillets grilled until crisp, served with a rich tomato-infused Béarnaise style sauce and dressed watercress salad.

Grilled Mackerel with Dulse Butter

Grilled butterflied mackerel served with a seaweed butter and a medley of summer vegetables including asparagus, peas, and broad beans.

Grilled Sardines with Sauce Vierge, Pan-Fried Jersey Royals and Salad

Grilled butterflies sardines served with crispy pan-fried potatoes, a warm herb-infused sauce vierge, and a fresh dressed salad.

Homemade Puff-Pastry and Wild Boar Sausage Rolls

Gourmet wild boar sausage rolls featuring homemade puff pastry, flamed onions, and garlic. Perfect for parties or as a snack.

Isle of Wight Stuffed Tomatoes

Beef tomatoes stuffed with lamb mince and mushrooms, served with a rich, homemade garlic and tomato sauce.

Lamb Shank Tagine with Herb Tabbouleh

Slow-cooked lamb shank stew featuring exotic spices, apricots, and olives served with a nutty pomegranate and herb-rich bulgur tabbouleh.

Lobster and Fillet Steak with Straw Fries and Green Salad

Succulent grilled steak paired with buttery lobster, served alongside crispy thin-cut fries and a zesty tarragon-dressed green salad.

Lobster Tortellini with Fennel Sauce

Handmade pasta filled with lobster, served with a rich fennel cream sauce and sautéed courgette garnish.

Mackerel en Croûte with Gooseberry Chutney

Stuffed mackerel wrapped in puff pastry, baked until golden, and served with a homemade tangy ginger and gooseberry chutney.

Pan Fried Brill with Sauce Vierge

Succulent pan-fried brill fillets served with a warm, herb-infused tomato and olive oil sauce vierge.

Pan Fried Salmon with Sauce Vierge

Pan fried salmon slices served with a warm, herb-infused tomato and courgette sauce vierge for a quick dinner.

Pan-Fried John Dory with Shrimp Sauce Vierge and Sautéed Potatoes

Pan-fried John Dory fillets served with a warm shrimp and tomato sauce vierge alongside golden sautéed potatoes.

Pheasant Kiev with Broad Beans, Peas, Tarragon and Cobnut Salad

Succulent pheasant breasts stuffed with homemade roasted garlic butter, breaded, fried, and served with a fresh broad bean salad.

Pot-Roasted Chicken with Tarragon, Madeira and Mash

An easy chicken stew featuring wild mushrooms and truffles, served with smooth, creamy buttered mashed potatoes.

Razor Clam Gratin with Sauce Vierge

Steamed razor clams topped with a Manchego breadcrumb crust, grilled until golden, and served with a warm herb and tomato sauce.

Roasted Quail with Wild Mushrooms, Kale, Fondant Potatoes and a Tarragon and Madeira Sauce

Roast quail served with elegant fondant potatoes, wilted kale, wild mushrooms, and a rich, flambéed tarragon and Madeira sauce.

Roasted Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Boulangère Potatoes

Mushroom-stuffed leg of lamb served with neat rounds of potatoes cooked in lamb juices and chicken stock.

Rump Steak, Chips and Béarnaise Sauce

Succulent rump steak served with golden hand-cut chips and a rich, creamy tarragon-infused béarnaise sauce.

Salmon, Scallop and Mackerel Pie with Green Salad and Honey Dressing

Luxury mackerel stuffed with salmon mousse and scallops, wrapped in homemade puff pastry, served with a honey-dressed green salad.

Sautéed Chicken with Tarragon Sauce and Skinny Fries

Elegant chicken in a creamy white wine and tarragon sauce, served with homemade golden-brown French fries.

Scallops in the Shell in Puff Pastry

Scallops cooked in their shells with a vermouth cream sauce, topped with golden, homemade rough puff pastry lids.

Sea Bass with Herb Gnocchi

Pan-fried sea bass fillets served with homemade herb and cheese gnocchi, broad beans, and artichokes in a creamy wine sauce.

Shellfish Sauce Vierge with Fried Cod and Sautéd Courgettes

Pan-fried cod served with a rich shellfish and herb sauce alongside tender sautéed courgettes and fresh thyme.

Smoked Salmon Hash Brown with Poached Egg and Hollandaise Sauce

A festive brunch featuring crispy salmon hash browns topped with a poached egg and rich homemade hollandaise sauce.

Smoked Trout with Green Salad, a Tarragon and Cream Dressing

Tea-smoked trout served alongside a fresh green salad tossed in a creamy lemon and tarragon dressing with crispy pancetta.

Steamed Chicken with Creamy Leeks and Mushrooms

Steamed chicken breasts served with a vibrant, creamy sauce of sautéed leeks, mushrooms, shallots, and fragrant spices.

Summer Vegetable Soup with Mussels

A light summery soup featuring sautéed vegetables and fresh mussels, finished with a zesty homemade salsa verde.

T-Bone Steak with Béarnaise Sauce and a Green Salad

Seared T-bone steak served with homemade béarnaise sauce, crispy beer-battered onion rings, and a fresh herb-dressed green salad.