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 Monday to Friday from 8:30am-7:00pm. Saturday & Sunday 8:30am-8:30pm

Sunday

Brunch
See Brunch menu in servery for details

Monday

Lunch
Buffalo Fried Oyster Mushroom, Confit Garlic Dressing	SD	£2.90
Cauliflower, White Truffle & Artichoke Linguine Alfredo, Vegetarian Parmesan	MU	£2.90
Coley supreme, red chilli and lemon hollandaise	M G E SD	£4.50
Jimmy's sausage slice, black onion seeds and jam	F SD M CR MU	£3.80
Sides: Rosemary salted Fries, Garlic sautéed kale, Orange glazed carrots		£0.95

Dinner
Andalusian Style Fried Aubergine, Honey, Rosemary & Pomegranate flat bread		£2.90
Butternut squash, smoked Applewood and walnut crumble	G M N	£2.90
Salmon and dill fishcakes and sweet chilli	F G E M	£2.90
Pheasant supreme, parmesan, bacon and mushroom sauce	M SD	£4.75
Sides: Rosemary salted fries, Butter mashed swede, Dressed green beans		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Char Sui Jackfruit Bao Buns, Pickled Slaw	G S SE SD	£2.90
Pasta Bar, see daily boards for choices and allergens	G	£2.90
Sea bass, split pea dahl and fried curry leaves	F M	£4.50
Lentejas con chorizo	G SD	£3.80
Sides: Sautéed coconut cabbage, Smokey fried Parmentier, Lemon roasted courgettes		£0.95

Dinner
Chestnut mushroom and baby turnip bourguignon	MU CE SD	£2.90
Pasta Bar, see daily boards for choices and allergens	G	£2.90
Cajun dusted catch of the day	F	£3.80
Norfolk Chicken, tarragon, miso crème fraiche pie	SD M MU G	£3.80
Sides: Rosemary salted Parmentier, Garden peas & onion, Carrot rainbow salad		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Chestnut Mushroom & Baby Turnip Bourguignon, Creamy Champ Potato	SD	£2.90
Caramelized pumpkin & parmigiana pizza	G M	£2.90
Breaded scampi, tartare sauce	G CR E SD	£3.80
Chicken keema		£3.80
Sides: Coconut rice Cavolo nero Cumin seed cauliflower		£0.95

Dinner
xo sauce Tofu, sautéed cavolo Nero cabbage	SD S SE	£2.90
Caramelized Leek & Fennel Gratin, Mature Cheddar & Sunflower Seed Crumb	M MU	£2.90
Mussels, shallot, white wine and parsley sauce	MO M SD	£3.80
Chicken keema		£3.80
Side Coriander rice, Garlic and parsley butter carrots, Medley of winter greens		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Golden and ruby beetroot risotto, salted pumpkin seeds		£2.90
Cauliflower cheese steak, nacho cheese & jalapeno crumb	G M MU	£2.90
Coconut Fish Curry, Fried Curry Leaves & Bandana Shallots	M SD	£4.75
French onion braised chicken thighs	G M SD CR F	£3.80
Sides: Sweet potato fries, Wholegrain mustard creamed leeks, Aubergine marinara		£0.95

Dinner
Vegan moussaka		£2.90
Halloumi chili pesto and chickpea stew, garlic bread croutons	G M SD N	£2.90
Moroccan fish stew	SE F	£2.90
Breaded Pork Cutlet, Tarragon & Garlic Butter	G E M	£3.80
Sides: Sweet potato fries, Wholegrain mustard creamed leeks, Aubergine marinara		£0,95

Friday

Lunch
Falafel burger, Harissa mayo	G MU SD	£2.90
Aubergine Schnitzel, Jager schnitzel gravy	M G E MU	£2.90
Piri Piri chicken leg	M N	£3.80
Battered fish & tartare sauce	F G	£3.80
Sides: Chips, Mushy peas, Maple butter corn		£0.95

Dinner
Falafel burger, cucumber & mint jam & radicchio	G SE	£2.90
Piri Piri chicken leg	SD	£4.50
See daily boards for specials and allergens

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

Monday

Lunch
Vegan meatball & black bean chilli, coconut yoghurt	S	£2.90
Aubergine parmo, red pesto & balsamic reduction	G M E N	£2.90
Cod fish finger burger, Madras mango mayo, cider pickled red cabbage	SD G F E MU SE	£3.80
Pork chop, Café de Paris butter	F M	£4.75
Sides: Butter mashed potato, glazed carrots, sautéed green beans	M	£0.95

Dinner
Lahmacun (Turkish pizza), smoked tofu, pickled red onion	G S	£2.90
Pasta Bar, see daily boards for allergens	G	£2.90
Salmon, artichoke Korokke, Siracha mayo with lime	SD G M E F S	£3.80
Southern fried Guinea fowl, corn and chilli relish	F M S	£4.50
Sides: Oregano salted fries, peas & green beans, Balsamic roasted aubergine		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Chestnut mushroom pie, ale, put lentils and miso	SD G S	£2.90
Indian spiced shepherd's pie, turmeric mash & nigella seeds	M CE MU	£3.80
Goan fish curry, steamed coconut rice	M G E	£3.80
Honey glazed Cumberland sausage ring, mustard sauce	M G SD MU	£4.50
Sides: Thyme roasted potatoes, roasted Ras el Hanout cauliflower, winter salad		£0.95

Dinner
Cauliflower steak, harissa romesco, preserved lemon gremolata	SD N	£2.90
Potao, tomato & cheese gratin	M	£2.90
Baked sea trout gnocchi, kale & sun-blushed tomato	F G M	£3.80
Sausage, Nduja mascarpone & borlotti bean crumble	G M	£3.80
Sides; Ratatouille, roasted rosemary potatoes, kale & orange, sherry		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Dosa spiced potato & spinach cake, pickled cucumber, spiced fruit chutney	SD MU	£2.90
Artichoke & mushroom lasagne	G M	£2.90
Coley, tangerine buerre blanc, crispy fried leeks	F M SD	£4.50
Cambodian style chicken curry with rice		£4.75
Sides: Rice, spiced caraway cabbage, lemon & fennel seed courgettes		£0.95

Dinner
Sweet potato & sunflower seed gratin	G MU S M	£2.90
Mushroom, tomato chipotle butter sauce, gruyere polenta, crispy onions	M G	£2.90
Cambodian style chicken curry with rice		£4.75
Fish & mussel pie, cheese mash	F MO CE M MU	£3.80
Sides - Coconut & anise rice, Medley of green vegetables, Herb flatbread		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Parsnip, nutritional yeast, lemon & tahini risotto	SD S MU	£2.90
Pasta bar, two sauces, seed daily boards for allergens	G	£2.90
Kiln hot roast salmon, puy lentil & pesto tart	E M F G	£3.80
Rabbit, wheat beer & vegetable pie	SD M G CE MU	£3.80
Sides: Salt & black pepper sauté potatoes, broccoli, smoked paprika roasted swede		£0.95

Dinner
Maple harissa roasted butternut with orzo & coconut	S G	£2.90
	G	£2.90
Fish, fennel & spiced crab bisque	F CR SD CE	£3.80
Roast loin of pork, apricot & smoked chestnut stuffing	G SD N	£3.80
Sides: Roast potatoes, honeyed parsnips, sautéed cabbage		£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Moving Mountains 'chicken' burger, roasted garlic aioli	G S MU	£2.90
Creamy mushroom & leek pie	G M	£2.90
Battered hake, tartare sauce & lemon	G SD F E	£4.50
Chilli orange roast chicken, Mexican black beans		£3.80
Sides: Chips, mushy peas, vegetable slaw	MU	£0.95

Dinner
Butternut & bean tikka curried jacket potato	MU	£2.90
Chicken Cacciatore	SD CE	£3.80
Specials, see daily boards for allergens

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

Monday

Lunch
Vegan meatball, spinach & barley stew, crusty bread	G CE	£2.90
Creamy beetroot & feta rigatoni, salted pistachios	M G N	£2.90
Sausage, caramelized shallot & Guinness stew, red Leicester suet dumplings	M MU SD E G	£3.80
Fish of the day, sauteed spinach, green peppercorn & clam meuniere	G M SD N	£3.80
Sides - Mashed potato , Sautéed balsamic beans , Sage butter roots		£0.95

Dinner
Maple glazed vegan sausage, puy lentil & parsnip tray bake	G	£2.90
Spicy fennel & butterbean, vegan nduja stew, cheesy polenta	M SD	£2.90
Tuna, red onion & mature cheddar quiche	F G E M	£2.90
Coq au Vin, fried autumn garden herbs	SD	£4.75
Sides - Herbed baby potatoes, Kale & cavolo nero, Maple glazed parsnips		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Button mushroom & haricot bean chasseur, garlic & parsley croutons	G SD SE	£2,90
Vegetable shepherd’s pie, swede, cheddar a marmite mash	G M E N	£2.90
Baked coley, artichoke, borlotti bean & caper caponata	F N	£3.80
Game, poached cranberry & port shortcrust pie	M G SD CE	£3.80
Sides -Roast fondant potatoes, Farmhouse vegetable medley, cauliflower		£0.95

Dinner
Heirloom carrot, mint & golden raisin tagine, toasted almonds	SD N	£2.90
Roasted Jerusalem artichoke & gruyere tart, pickled stout beer onions	M G SD	£2.90
Steamed mussels, lemon, confit garlic & white wine butter sauce	MO M SD	£2.90
Baked ham glazed in blood orange caramel, woodland mushroom madeira sauce	M G E	£3.80
Sides - Minted cous cous, Rosemary salted parmentier Steamed broccoli		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Stir fried tofu & Cashews in black bean & green pepper sauce	S SE N SD	£2.90
Crispy portabello mushroom burger, blue cheese sour cream & sweet fig jam y	G M E SD	£2.90
Cured mackerel & leek risotto, fennel seed pangrattato	F SD G	£2.90
West African chicken & peanut curry with rice	S MU SD	£4.75
Sides - Coriander coconut rice, Cabbage. Ratatouille		£0.95

Dinner
Cauliflower rendang curry, lemongrass sambal matah		£2.90
Piri piri spiced halloumi, sweet potato and black bean stew	SD M	£2.90
Fried scampi, preserved lemon, dill & black pepper mayonnaise	M CR SD G E	£2.90
West African chicken & peanut curry with rice	S SD MU	£4.75
Sides - Lemongrass rice, Garden pea & onion, Orange & chilli glazed carrots		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Falafel wrap, Malfouf slaw, broccoli & sumac hummus	G SD SE	£2.90
Lentil & pumpkin wellington, black onion seed & Cumberland sauce	SD G CE	£2.90
Spiced crab & garden pea croquettes, cinnamon tomato dipping sauce	SD CR G E M	£2.90
Garam masala spiced duck legleg, chickpeas & currants, coriander chutney	SD N	£4.75
Sides - Jewelled grains, Cider braised red cabbage, Roasted courgette	N SD	£0.95

Dinner
Lemon thyme crusted celeriac schnitzel, pickled mustard seed & dill cream	SD N S	£2.90
Baked cauliflower & rainbow chard mornay, toasted cheese autumn nut crumb	E N M G	£2.90
Pork rib eye, braised baby kale & cannellini, apple cider vinegar dressing	F G SD	£3.80
Smoked haddock fillet, Cullen skink chowder, fresh chives	G E M	£3.80
Sides - Winter leaves medley, Leeks & English mustard, Crushed potato & swede		£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Quorn mince & 3 bean picadillo, white onion mojo	G SD	£2.90
Butternut squash, pecan, honey & parmesan gratin, hot honey dressing	G M N SD	£2.90
Pollo al ajillo (Spanish garlic chicken)	M S SD	£2.90
Battered hake, tartare sauce & Lemon	F G E	£3.80
Sides - Chips, Mushy peas

Dinner
Aubergine supreme, green olive & walnut pesto, mozzarella	M SD N	£2.90
Turkey Escalope, chestnut & apricot stuffing, sage gravy	SD G N	£3.80
See daily specials board for more

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

Monday

Lunch
Andalusian Style Fried Aubergine, Honey, Rosemary & Pomegranate flat bread		£2.90
Butternut squash, smoked Applewood and walnut crumble	M G N	£2.90
Salmon and dill fishcakes and sweet chilli	F G M E	£2.90
Pheasant supreme, parmesan, bacon and mushroom sauce	M SD	£4.75
Sides - Rosemary salted fries, Butter mashed swede, Dressed green beans		£.95

Dinner
Buffalo Fried Oyster Mushroom, Confit Garlic Dressing	E SD	£2.90
Cauliflower, White Truffle & Artichoke Linguine Alfredo, Vegetarian Parmesan	M G	£2.90
Coley supreme, red chilli and lemon hollandaise	G E M	£4.50
Jimmy's sausage slice, black onion seeds and jam	M SD G E	£2.90
Sides - Smokey paprika parmentier, Baby onions and peas, Chickpea & pomegranate salad		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Seasonal mushroom and butterbean stroganoff	CE SD MU	£2.90
Pasta bar, see daily boards for choices & allergens	G	£2.90
Cajun dusted catch of the day	F	£3.80
Norfolk Chicken, tarragon, miso crème fraiche pie	M MU S G	£3.80
Sides -Parmentier, Garden peas & onion, Carrot rainbow salad		£0.95

Dinner
Char Sui Jackfruit Bao Buns, Pickled Slaw	G SD S SE	£2.90
Pasta bar, see daily boards for choices & allergens	G	£2.90
Sea bass, split pea dahl and fried curry leaves	F M	£3.80
Lentejas con chorizo	G SD	£3.80
Sides - Sautéed coconut cabbage, Smokey fried Parmentier, Lemon roasted courgettes		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
XO sauce Tofu, sautéed cavolo Nero cabbage	SD SE S	£2.90
Caramelized Leek & Fennel Gratin, Mature Cheddar & Sunflower Seed Crumb	M MU	£2.90
Mussels, shallot, white wine and parsley sauce	MO SD M	£3.80
Chicken keema, with rice		£3.80
Sides - Coriander rice, Garlic and parsley butter carrots, Medley of winter greens		£0.95

Dinner
Chestnut Mushroom & Baby Turnip Bourguignon, Creamy Champ Potato	SD	£2.90
Caramelized pumpkin & parmigiana pizza	G M	£2.90
Breaded scampi, tartare sauce	G E CR SD	£3.80
Chicken keema with rice		£3.80
Sides - Lemongrass rice, Medley winter greens, Chunky chips		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Vegan moussaka	N	£2.90
Halloumi chili pesto and chickpea stew, garlic bread croutons	G M N SD	£2.90
Moroccan fish stew	F SE	£2.90
Breaded Pork Cutlet, Tarragon & Garlic Butter	G M	£3.80
Sides - Paprika roasted baby potatoes, Steamed broccoli, Cider braised red cabbage		£0.95

Dinner
Golden and ruby beetroot risotto, salted pumpkin seeds		£2.90
Cauliflower cheese steak, nacho cheese & jalapeno crumb	G M MU	£2.90
Coconut Fish Curry, Fried Curry Leaves & Bandana Shallots	F	£4.75
French onion braised chicken thighs	SD	£3.80
Sides - Sauteed potato, Creamed leeks, Lemon dressed chard	M	£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Falafel burger, Harissa mayo	G MU SD	£2.90
Aubergine Schnitzel, Jager schnitzel Gravy	G M E MU	£2.90
Piri Piri chicken leg	SD	£3.80
Battered hake, tartare sauce and lemon	F G E SD	£3.80
Sides - Chips, Mushy peas, Cumin Spiced Swede		£0.95

Dinner
Jacket potato bar, see daily boards for fillings & allergens		£2.90
Bacon chop, pineapple, green pepper and honey salsa		£2.90
See daily boards for specials and allergens

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

Monday

Lunch
Lahmacun (Turkish pizza) smoked tofu, pickled red onion	G S	£2.90
Pasta Bar, see daily boards for choices & allergens	G	£2.90
Salmon, artichoke Korokke, Sriracha mayo and lime	SD G M F E S	£3.80
Sothern fried Guinea fowl leg, corn and chilli relish	M G CE	£4.50
Sides - Oregano salted fries , Garden peas and green beans, Balsamic roasted aubergine		£0.95

Dinner
Vegan meatball and black bean chilli, coconut yoghurt	S	£2.90
Aubergine parmo, red pesto and balsamic reduction	G M E N	£2.90
Cod fish finger burger, Madras mango mayo, cider pickled red cabbage	SD F E MU SE	£3.80
Pork chop, café de Paris butter	M F	£4.75
Sides -Butter mashed potatoes, Glazed carrots, Sautéed green beans		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Cauliflower steak, harissa romesco, preserved lemon gremolata	SD N	£2.90
Potato, tomato and cheese gratin	M	£2.90
Baked sea trout gnocchi, Kale and sun blush tomato	F G M	£3.80
Sausage, nduja mascarpone and borlotti bean crumble	G M	£3.80
Sides - Ratatouille, Roasted rosemary new potatoes, Kale & sherry orange		£0.95

Dinner
Chestnut mushroom pie, ale, puy lentils and miso	G S SD	£2.90
Indian spiced shepherd’s pie, turmeric mash and nigella seeds	M CE MU	£3.80
Goan fish curry, steamed coconut rice	F S	£3.80
Honey glazed Cumberland sausage ring, mustard sauce, with mash	G M MU SD	£4.50
Sides -Thyme roasted new potatoes, Roasted Ras el hanout cauliflower, Winter salad		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Sweet potato and sunflower seed gratin	G MU S M	£2.90
Mushrooms, tomato chipotle butter sauce, gruyere polenta, crispy onions	G M	£2.90
Classic fish and mussel pie, cheesy mash	MU F MO CE M	£3.80
Cambodianstyle chicken curry with rice		£4.75
Sides -Coconut & anise rice, Medley of green vegetables, Maple roasted carrots		£0.95

Dinner
Dosa spiced potato and spinach cake, pickled cucumber, spiced fruit chutney	SD MU	£2.90
Artichoke and mushroom lasagne	G M	£2.90
Coley, tangerine beurre Blanc, crispy fried leeks	F M SD	£4.50
Cambodian style chicken curry with rice		£4.75
Sides - Plain rice, Spiced caraway cabbage, Lemon & fennel seed courgettes		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Maple harissa roasted butternut, creamy coconut orzo	G S	£2.90
Creamy mushroom and leek pie	G M	£2.90
Fish, fennel and spiced crab bisque	F SD CR CE E	£3.80
Roast loin of pork, apricot and smoked chestnut stuffing, gravy	G N SD	£3.80
Sides - Roast potatoes, Roast honey parsnips , Sautéed cabbage		£0.95

Dinner
Beetroot and puy lentil bourguignon, sour dough croutons	SD G S	£2.90
Aubergine Moussaka	G E SD	£2.90
Pork and fennel meatballs, heritage tomato and nduja, Mascarpone	E M	£3.80
Ravioli, crayfish saffron butter sauce	SD F CR M G	£3.80
Sides - Salt and black pepper Sauté potatoes, Steamed broccoli, Smoked paprika roasted swede		£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Butterbean & butternut tika curry jacket potato	MU	£2.90
Chicken cacciatore	SD CE	£3.80
Onion bhaji curry	M G MU	£3.80
Battered fish & tartare sauce	F G SD	£4.50
Sides - Chips. Mushy peas, Cabbage		£0.95

Dinner
Moving mountains vegan chicken burger, roasted garlic aioli	G S SE	£2.90
Chilli orange roast chicken leg, Mexican black beans		£3.80
See specials boards for more

Saturday

Brunch
See Brunch menu in servery for details

Sunday

Brunch
See Brunch menu in servery for details

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