Weekly Menu

Overseen by Ivan Higney, Darwin's catering team provides a wide choice of hot meals twice a day through the servery, plus a cafe facility. The team also caters and serves Formal Halls and College events, as well as offering private dining for members.

Darwin prides itself both on the quality of its catering, and on the catering team's commitment to reducing the environmental impact of the food served on-site, for which it has received numerous awards and accreditations.

Hot food is available within the following hours:

Lunch - Monday to Friday 12-2pm
Dinner - Monday to Friday 6-8:30pm
(please note that the servery will close at 7pm on Wednesdays and Fridays in term time to accommodate Formal Hall)

Brunch - Saturday and Sunday 10am-2pm

The Cafe is open daily from 8:30am-8:30pm.

Wednesday

Lunch
Aubergine brinjal curry, coconut & banana sambal	MU SD	£2.90
Crispy breaded garlic field mushrooms, creamed spinach, redcurrant chutney	G M E SD MU	£3.30
Mackerel, sauteed radicchio & horseradish cream sauce	M F E SD	£3.90
Japanese style chicken curry, pickled radish & spring onion	S MU SD	£4.10
Sides - Pulao basmati rice, Baked soy broccoli, Tomato, cucumber yoghurt sambal		£0.95

Dinner
Charred street corn pizza, salsa Macha, chipotle mayo & mango	SD G MU N	£2.90
Woodland mushroom, fennel & caramelized pearl onion Stifado	SD	£3.30
Seafood lasagna, spinach, prosecco & ricotta	M MO CR F SD G	£3.90
Japanese style chicken curry, pickled radish & spring onionSalmon & dill fishcakes	S SD MU	£4.10
Sides - Pulao basmati rice, Garlic butter cannellini beans, Steamed kale		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Buffalo cauliflower, wild garlic ranch dressing	G SD CE	£2.90
Vegan meatballs, mustard, dill & cider sauce	MU SD	£2.90
Crab, fennel & cherry tomato flatbread, roasted artichoke aioli	SD CR G E	£3.90
Roasted duck leg, beetroot, baby onion & blackberry relish	F SD	£5.20
Sides - Parmentier potatoes, Sauteed primo cabbage, Caeser dressed summer slaw		£0.95

Dinner
Thai basil, Quorn mince stir-fry, green papaya & cashew salad	SD N S	£2.90
Courgette & feta fritters, mint aioli, shaved fennel & almond saladTortilla with Potato, Leek, Celeriac & Goats Cheese	E N M G	£3.30
Plaice goujons, smoked tomato, dill & fig dipping sauce	F G SD	£3.90
Ham hock, sugar snap & Norfolk dapple tart	G E M	£4.10
Sides - Tarragon butter new potatoes, Chilli & sesame carrots, English mustard leeks		£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Korean tofu & wild mushroom stew, dressed bean sprouts	S SE	£2.90
Real ale battered halloumi, chip shop curry sauce	G SD MU M	£3.30
Chicken (halal) adobo (pollo en adobo) burnt corn & mango salsa	M S SD	£3.90
Battered haddock and tartare sauce	F G E	£4.10
Sides - Chips, Mushy peas, Stir fried Pak Choi & bean sprout

Dinner
Vegetarian chilli cheese dogs, Monterey jack & jalapeno	M S G	£2.90
Cajun chicken leg (halal), southern remoulade	CE M SD	£3.90
See daily specials board for more

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

Monday

Lunch
Brunch		£2.90

Dinner

Tuesday

Lunch
Lentil Cottage pie, thyme gravy	CE SD	£2.90
Pasta bar, creamy peppercorn and tomato	G M CE	£2.90
Pasta bar, Mediterranean Olive & Caper	SD CE	£2.90
Sausage butterbean & honey traybake	G SD	£3.90
Hake, artichoke, clam & sherry velouté	F MO M SD	£4.10
Sides - Rosemary salted Parmentier, Garden peas & onion, Carrot rainbow salad		£0.95

Dinner
Special fried rice w, Quorn, seasonal vegetables & Korean chilli flakes	S SD	£2.90
Onion bhaji burger, confit fennel, minted yoghurt	G MU M	£3.30
Lemon pepper chicken burger	G	£3.90
Catch of the day, parsley sauce, charred lemon	M G F	£4.10
Sides - Sauteed coconut cabbage, Smokey fried Parmentier, Lemon roasted courgettes		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Korean fried cauliflower, kohlrabi & sesame	S SE	£2.90
Halloumi hotdog, beetroot cranberry relish	M G SD	£3.30
Chicken Thai green curry	S SE SD	£3.90
Cod supreme, green apple chimichurri	F SD	£4.10
Sides - Lemongrass rice, Baked Boston beans, Medley of winter greens		£0.95

Dinner
Turmeric spiced winter root stew, carraway seed dumplings	G	£2.90
Cauliflower, broccoli & mature cheddar mornay gratin, pumpkin seed crumb	G M	£3.30
Chicken Thai green curry	S SE	£3.90
Smoked haddock mornay	F M MU G	£4.10
Sides - Lemongrass rice, Medley winter greens, Pickled red cabbage salad		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Celeriac schnitzel, onion chutney	G SD MU	£2.90
Pasta bar, two sauces, see daily boards for allergens		£2.90
Grilled bacon chop, pineapple, green pepper & honey salsa		£3.90
Fried whitebait, citrus & dill mayonnaise	F G E	£4.10
Sides - Sage roasted baby potatoes, Steamed broccoli, Cider braised red cabbage		£0.95

Dinner
Root Veg & Pearl Barley Stew	CE	£2.90
Pumpkin, Caramelised onion, Parmesan Pizza, with Chilli Honey Oil	G CE SD M	£3.30
Smoked haddock fish cakes lemon & dill aioli	F M MU G SD	£4.10
Chorizo & spinach risotto	G M SD	£3.90
Sides - Fries, creamed leeks, Aubergine marinara	M	£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Sri Lankan potato curry, toasted coconut & pickled cucumber	MU SD	£2.90
Harissa swett potato wrap, beetroot houmous	G SE SD	£2.90
Tandoori Halal chicken leg, onion lime salad (halal)	MU N	£3.90
Battered haddock & tartare sauce	F G E	£4,10
Sides - Chips, Mushy peas, Cumin Spiced Swede, Rice		£0.95

Dinner
Smokey Potato & Beetroot Hummus on Flatbread	G SD SE	£2.90
French onion braised halal chicken thighs	SD CE	£3.90
See daily boards for specials and allergens
Special 1: Creamy Tomato, Red Pepper and Squash Penne	CE G M	£2.90
Special 2: Thai Green Chicken Curry	SD	£3.90

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

Monday

Lunch
Carrot & miso orecchiette, gremolata & seeds soya cream	G S N	£2.90
Romano pepper, filled with mushroom & salsa Roja risotto	M G	£3.20
Gammon steak, sweet pepper relish	SD	£3.90
Coley, bisque, fennel & green peppercorn sauce	F CR MO SD M	£4.10
Sides - Oregano salted fries, Garden peas, Garlic bread	M G	£0.95

Dinner
XO sauce glazed tofu, sauteed cavolo nero	S SE SD	£2.90
Butternut squash, smoked applewood & walnut crumble	G N M	£3.30
Red wine vinegar chicken, crispy leeks	M SD	£3.90
Catch of the day, sorrel gremolata	F SD	£4.10
Sides - Butter mashed potatoes, Glazed carrots, Sauteed green beans		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Lentil & aubergine moussaka	SD G S	£2.90
Cheddar cheese & caramelised onion tart, turmeric fried onions	M E G	£3.30
Lentejas con chorizo (Spanish lentil stew) Manchego toast	M G SD	£3.90
Plaice goujons, clementine aioli	F G E SD	£4.10
Sides - Roasted rosemary new potatoes, Kale & sherry orange vinegar, Winter salad		£0.95

Dinner
Caramelised onion curried bechamel flatbread, black sesame	G S SD	£2.90
Pasta bar, two sauces, see daily boards for allergens	G	£2.90
Moroccan fish tagine, smoked almonds & yoghurt	F M N	£3.90
Chargrilled smoked paprika pork loin		£4.10
Sides Jewelled cous cous Roasted Ras el hanout cauliflower Winter salad		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Cauliflower cheese (dairy alternative), ciabatta and almond crumb	N SD	£2.90
Chestnut mushroom bolognaise, Bucatini pasta, truffle port butter	CE G SD	£3.30
Butter Chicken Curry	M MU	£3.90
Cod supreme, red chilli hollandaise	F E MU	£4.10
Sides - Coconut & anise rice, Medley of green vegetables, Herb flatbread		£0.95

Dinner
Seasonal mushroom and butterbean stroganoff with soya cream	S SD	£2.90
Halloumi, chilli pesto & chickpea stew, garlic bread croutons	E N G	£3.30
Butter chicken curry	M MU	£3.90
Mackerel, lime leaf & coconut butter	F S	£4.10
Sides - Coconut & anise rice, Spiced carraway cabbage, lemon & fennel seed courgettes		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Vegetable gyoza, chunky chilli salsa	G S N SE SD	£2.90
Oyster mushroom, noodles, caramelized caraway onions	G SD	£3.30
Pork gyoza, chunky chilli salsa	G S N SE SD	£3.90
Sea bass, split pea dahl and fried curry leaves	F M MU SD	£4.10
Sides - Sauteed courgette & bean sprout, Asian slaw, Honey garlic potatoes		£0.95

Dinner
Smokey chipotle bean chilli, coconut yoghurt	CE SD	£2.90
Pasta bar, two sauces, see daily boards for allergens	G	£2.90
Jimmys sausage slice, black onion seeds & jam	G E S	£3.30
Mussels, shallot, white wine & parsley sauce	MO SD	£4.10
Sides - Sauté potatoes, Steamed broccoli, Homemade smoky tortilla chips		£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Whole leek risotto, lemon oil, toasted hazelnuts	N SD	£2.90
Lincolnshire Bangers and mash cider and Dijon gravy	G M MU SD	£3.30
Halal chicken, tarragon, miso crème fraiche pie	M G E S SD	£3.90
Battered haddock & tartare sauce	F G SD	£4.10
Sides - Chips. Mushy peas, Dijon mustard creamed leeks		£0.95

Dinner
Leek Risotto with Herb Oil	CE G	£2.90
Falafel burger with Tomato, Lettuce and Spicy Mayonnaise	G MU SD SE	£3.30
Fried Haddock	F G E	£4.10
Chicken & Leek Pie	G E M SD	£3.90

Saturday

Brunch
See Brunch menu in servery for details

Sunday

Brunch
See Brunch menu in servery for details

Monday

Lunch
Pumpkin, Borlotti Bean & Farro Stew, Smoked Chestnuts	CE N G	£2.90
Leek, Kale, Black Onion Seed & Feta Spanakopita	G M	£3.30
Thai style fishcakes, homemade sweet chilli dipping sauce	S SD SE F	£3.90
Piri Piri chicken leg	SD	£3.90
Sides: Asian Slaw (Soy, Sesame) Lemon & Herb Wedges, Courgettes		£0.95

Dinner
Char Sui Jackfruit Bao Buns, Pickled Slaw	S SD SE	£2.90
Rosemary & Crispy Oyster Mushroom Mac & Cheese	M G MU	£2.90
Breaded Pork Cutlet, Tarragon & Garlic	G M E	£3.90
Breaded Scampi, Tartare Sauce	CR G E SD	£3.90
Sides: Thyme Salted Fries, Kale & Apple, Chilli & Sesame Green Beans		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Smoked Vegan Sausage & Bean Cassoulet	G MU CE	£2.90
Cauliflower Cheese Steak, Nacho Cheese & Jalapeno Crumb	M G MU	£3.30
Seared bacon chop, parsley sauce, pickled sprout halves	M G SD MU	£3.90
Roasted Sardines on Toast	F M G	£4.10
Sides: Maple Glazed Parsnips, Braised Red Cabbage, Roasted New Potatoes		£0.95

Dinner
Lentil Meatball Marinara Stew, Capers	G SD	£2,90
Butternut, Feta & Sage Galette, Caramelized Red Onion Chutney	G M E SD	£3.30
Smoked Haddock, Butterbean & Spinach Gratin, Fennel Seed Butter	F M MU	£4.10
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken	SD	£3.90
Sides: Tarragon Butter Potato, Roasted Aubergine & Capers, Steamed Broccoli		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Buffalo fried oyster mushroom, confit garlic dressing	CE SD	£2.90
Mashed Potato, Leek & Smoked Gouda Pot Pie	M MU	£3.30
Chicken Tikka Masala	MU M	£3.90
Salmon & dill fishcakes	F G M E SD	£4.10
Sides: Rice, Dressed Green Beans

Dinner
Crispy salt & pepper tofu	S SE	£2.90
Aubergine Schnitzel, Mushroom gravy	G M E SD	£3.30
Chicken Tikka Masala	MU	£3.90
Cajun Dusted Catch of the Day	F CE	£4.10
Sides: Keema Rice, Sautéed Cabbage, Red Onion & Tomato Samba		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Sweet potato gnocchi, sage, maple & garlic butter	G SD	£2.90
Tortilla with Spinach & Goats Cheese, Smoked Almonds	E M	£3.30
Mussels cooked in Bouillabaisse soup, Crusty Brioche Croutons	MO G CE SD F	£3.90
Panko Fried Chicken, BBQ Whisky Glaze	E G M SD	£4.10
Sides: Smokey Roast Squash, Rosted vegetables Roast Potatoes		£0.95

Dinner
Portabella mushroom, shallot & Guiness Pie	G SD CE	£2.90
Celeriac & Rosemary Dauphinoise Gratin, Marmite Butter Crumb	G M MU	£2.90
Lemon caper chicken thighs, woodland mushrooms caramelized fennel		£3.90
Sea Trout, Red Pesto Crumb	F G M N SD	£4.10
Sides: Mashed Roots, Sprouts & Chestnuts, Garden Peas		£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Seasonal vegetable bubble & squeak, carrot chutney	SD G	£2.90
Glamorgan Sausages, Cider Gravy	G M MU SD	£3.30
Chorizo cooked in mulled cider, potato & chickpea	M N	£3.90
Battered haddock & tartare sauce	F G E	£4.10
Sides: Chips, Mushy peas, Madras Roasted Carrots		£0.95

Dinner
Sweet Potato, Parsnip & Red Lentil Curry, Creamy Coconut Yoghurt	MU	£3.20
Wild Boar Shepard’s pie	M CE SD	£3.90
See Daily Specials Board

Saturday

Brunch
See Brunch menu in servery for details

Sunday

Brunch
See Brunch menu in servery for details

Monday

Lunch
Rosemary roasted butternut & lentil stew, crispy sage & fennel seed	CE	£2.90
Baked gnocchi, pickled currants, toasted hazelnuts, smoked applewood	G N M SD	£3.30
Turkey escalope, garlic butter	M	£3.90
Plaice, sun blush tomato & lemon sauce	F SD G M	£4.10
Sides: Fries, Garlic Sauteed Kale, Orange Glazed Carrots		£0.95

Dinner
Vegan sausage, winter root & stout stew	CE G SD	£2.90
Baked jacket potato, two fillings. See daily boards for allergens.		£2.90
Pork Chili, Pico de Gallo	M CE	£3.30
Blackened Salmon, Burnt Corn Salsa	F CE	£4.10
Sides: Coriander rice, Butter mashed swede, Dressed green beans		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Special fried rice with Quorn, seasonal vegetables & Korean chilli flakes	S SD	£2.90
Onion bhaji burger, confit fennel, minted yoghurt	G MU M	£3.30
Lemon pepper chicken burger	G M E S SD	£3.90
Catch of the day, parsley sauce, charred lemon	M G F	£4.10
Sides: Sauteed coconut cabbage, Smokey fried Parmentier, Lemon roasted courgettes		£0.95

Dinner
Lentil Cottage pie, thyme gravy		£2.90
Pasta bar, two sauces, see daily boards for allergens	G	£2.90
Hake, artichoke, clam & sherry velouté	F M SD	£4.10
Sausage Butterbean & Honey Traybake	G SD	£3.90
Sides: Rosemary salted Parmentier, Garden peas & onion, Carrot rainbow salad		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Turmeric spiced winter root stew, carraway seed dumplings	G	£2.90
Cauliflower, broccoli & mature cheddar mornay gratin, pumpkin seed crumb	G MU N	£3.30
Chicken Thai green curry	S SE	£3.90
Smoked haddock mornay	F M MU G	£4.10
Sides: Lemongrass rice, Medley winter greens, Pickled red cabbage salad		£0.95

Dinner
Korean fried cauliflower, kohlrabi & sesame Slaw	S SE G	£2.90
Halloumi hotdog, beetroot cranberry relish	M G SD E	£3.30
Chicken Thai green curry	SE S	£3.90
Cod supreme, green apple chimichurri	F SD	£4.10
Sides: Lemongrass rice, Baked Boston beans, Medley of winter greens		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Vegetable Lancashire hot pot, paprika butter	SE S	£2.90
Pumpkin, caramelized red onion, parmigiana pizza, honey & chilli oil	G M	£3.30
Smoked haddock fish cakes confit garlic, lemon	F M G MU	£4.10
Chorizo & Spinach Risotto	G M SD	£3.90
Sides: Sweet potato fries, Wholegrain mustard creamed leeks, Aubergine marinara		£0.95

Dinner
Celeriac schnitzel, onion chutney	SD CE	£2.90
Creamy Squash & Thyme Pasta	G M CE	£2.90
Sausage, Bacon & Basil Pasta	CE SD	£2.90
Grilled bacon chop, pineapple, green pepper & honey salsa		£3.90
Fried whitebait, citrus & dill mayonnaise	F G E	£3.90
Sides: Sage roasted baby potatoes, Steamed broccoli, Cider braised red cabbage		£0,95

Friday

Lunch
Harissa sweet potato tortilla wrap, beetroot hummus	G	£2.90
Wild mushroom, trufle, and stilton pasta	M MU	£2.90
Tandoori chicken leg, onion lime salad (halal)	SD	£3.90
Battered haddock & tartare sauce	F G	£4.10
Sides: Chips, Mushy peas, Cumin Spiced Swede, Rice		£0.95

Dinner
Mixed Bean Dahl	CE	£2.90
Roast Veg & Chorizo Stew	CE	£3.90
Sri Lanka Potato Curry, Toasted Coconut & Pickled Cucumber	MU SD	£3.30
Chicken & French Onion Soup	CE SD	£3.90
Battered haddock & tartare sauce	F G	£4.10
Sides: Sweet Potato, Rice, Chips, Mushy Peas		£0.95

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

Monday

Lunch
Hasselback aubergine, harissa ragu, nutritional yeast crumb, tahini	SE SD G N	£2.90
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, crispy basil and balsamic reduction	G M E SD	£3.30
Mango fried chicken	SD	£3.90
Smoked salmon potato gratin, mixed leaf salad	F E M	£4.10
Sides: Smoked paprika potato wedges, honey & soy kale, fennel and orange salad		£0.95

Dinner
Sag aloo stuffed naan, lemon and mint coconut yoghurt	G MU	£2.90
Spinach and wild garlic orzo bake, smoked cheese and brown butter crumb	M G	£3.30
Mortadella, ricotta, pistachio, black pepper honey flat bread	SD G M N	£3.90
Coconut fish curry, fried curry leaves and banana shallots	F M S	£4.10
Sides - Lemon and mint fried courgettes, Rice, Roasted aubergine		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Creamy black bean harissa and almond butter jacket potato	N	£2.90
Pasta bar, two sauces, see daily boards for allergens	G	£2.90
Thai red curry and wild garlic Kiev	M G E	£4.10
Haddock, smoked tomato butter sauce	F M G SD	£4.10
Sides Jewelled cous cous, Roasted Ras el hanout cauliflower, Winter salad		£0.95

Dinner
Butterbean and aubergine stew, walnut Parma crust	SD N CE	£2.90
New potato, smoked cheese fried tortilla	M G	£3.30
Tamarind and Cambridge ale pork shoulder, celery and apple salsa	SD CE MU	£3.90
Bang bang trout, toasted black sesame	F E SE	£4.10
Sides - Gochujang roasted potato, Summer squash with lemon, Green beans		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Oyster mushroom Bao buns, chipotle crema, pickled lime shallots	S SD MU G	£2.90
Beetroot varieties and cream cheese tart, black pepper and honey dressing	G M SD	£3.3
Sri Lankan pork curry	MU	£4.10
Shetland mussels and clams, Thai green coconut broth	MO F	£3.9
Sides - Braised basmati rice, Cumin seeds roasted carrots, Pickled cabbage and bean sprouts		£0.95

Dinner
Coconut turmeric black-eyed beans, mushrooms	SD	£2.90
French Roscoff pink onion and Comte quiche	G M E	£3.30
Sri Lankan pork curry	MU	£4.1o
Tuna fish cakes, Kecap manis pineapple jam	F E MU M SD	£3.90
Sides - Coconut & anise rice, Medley of green vegetables, Herb flatbread		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Beetroot and puy lentil bourguignon, sour dough croutons	SD G S	£2.90
Aubergine Moussaka	E M SD	£3.30
Pork and fennel meatballs, heritage tomato and nduja, Mascarpone	E M	£3.90
Ravioli, crayfish saffron butter sauce	SD CR M F G	£4.10
Sides - Steamed broccoli, Pitta bread, Buttered leeks pangritata		£0.95

Dinner
Yellow Courgette, miso, lentil risotto, savoury granola crumb		£2.90
Pasta bar, two sauces, see daily boards for allergens	G	£2.90
Moqueca (Brazilian fish stew)	M F	£4.10
Spring rabbit and smoked pancetta casserole	M MU SD CE	£4.10
Sides - Rice, Ratatouille, White bean and tomato salad		£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Moving Mountains burger, garlic aioli and chipotle ketchup	G S MU	£2.90
Onion bhaji curry	G MU	£3.30
Chicken goulash, soured cream (halal)	M G SD	£3.90
Battered Haddock & Tartare Sauce	F G E	£4.10
Sides: Chips/rice, Mushy peas, Pickled vegetable slaw	MU	£0.95

Dinner
Tomato and chickpea marsala, spiced samosa	G	£2.90
Chicken goulash, soured cream (halal)	G M SD	£3.90
Specials, see daily boards for allergens

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

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