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.

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	£3.90
Salmon & dill fishcakes	F G M E	£4.10
Sides: Keema 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 N MU	£3.30
Mussels & Clams cooked in Bouillabaisse soup, Crusty Brioche Croutons	MO G E CE SD	£3.90
Panko Fried Chicken, BBQ Whisky Glaze	E G M SD	£4.10
Sides: Smokey Roast Squash, Ratatouille, Fondant 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		£2.90
French onion braised chicken thighs	SD CE	£3.90
Tandoori 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
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
XO sauce glazed tofu, sauteed cavolo Nero	S SD SE	£2.90
Butternut squash, smoked applewood & walnut crumble	G N M CE	£3.30
Red wine vinegar chicken and crispy leeks	SD M	£3.90
Catch of the day, sorrel gremolata	F SD MU	£4.10
Sides: Butter mashed potatoes, Glazed carrots, Sauteed green beans		£0.95

Dinner
Carrot & miso orecchiette, gremolata & seeds soya cream	G S N	£2.90
Romano pepper, filled with mushroom & salsa Roja risotto	M G	£3.30
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

Tuesday

Lunch
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

Dinner
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

Wednesday

Lunch
Seasonal mushroom and butterbean stroganoff with soya cream	S SD	£2.90
Halloumi, chilli pesto & chickpea stew, garlic bread croutons	E N G	£2.90
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

Dinner
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

Thursday

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

Dinner
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 and split pea dahl and fried curry leaves	F M MU SD	£4.10
Sides - Sauteed courgette, Sweetcorn & Peas, Honey Garlic Potatoes		£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Whole leek risotto, lemon oil	SD N	£2.90
Falafel burger, harissa mayonnaise	G MU	£3.30
Halal Chicken Tarragon, Miso Creme Fraiche Pie	M G E SD S CE	£3.90
Battered Haddock & Tartare Sauce	F G E	£4.10
Sides: Chips, Mushy Peas, Dijon Mustard creamed leaks	MU	£0.95

Dinner
Whole leek risotto, lemon oil, toasted hazelnuts	N SD	£2.90
Lincolnshire Bangers and Dijon gravy	G M MU SD	£3.30
Chestnut Mushroom Bolognaise, Pasta & Truffle Port Butter	CE M G SD	£3.30
Battered Haddock & Tartare Sauce	F G E	£4.10
Sides: Fried Potatoes, Veg Medley		£0.95

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

Monday

Lunch
Char Sui jackfruit bao buns, pickled slaw	S SD SE G	£2.90
Rosemary & crispy oyster mushroom mac & cheese	M G MU	£2.90
Seared bacon chop, parsley sauce, pickled sprout halves	G M E MU SD	£3.90
Breaded scampi, tartare sauce	CE G E SD	£3.90
Sides - Thyme salted fries Kale & apple Chilli & sesame green beans		£0.95

Dinner
Pumpkin, borlotti bean & farro stew, smoked chestnuts	CE N	£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 G	£3.90
Piri Piri chicken leg	SD	£3.90
Sides - Asian slaw, Lemon & herb wedges, Courgettes		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Lentil meatball marinara stew, capers	G SD	£2,90
Butternut, feta & sage galette, caramelised red onion chutney	G M E SD	£3.30
Smoked haddock, butterbean & spinach gratin, fennel seed butter	F M MU G	£4,10
Grilled lemon pepper chicken	E M MU G SD	£3.90
Sides - Tarragon butter potatoes, Roasted aubergine & capers, Steamed broccoli		£0.95

Dinner
Smoked vegan sausage & bean cassoulet	G MU CE	£2.90
Cauliflower cheese steak, nacho cheese & jalapeno crumb	M G MU	£3.30
Breaded pork cutlet, tarragon & garlic	M G E	£3.90
Roasted sardines on toast	F M G	£4.10
Sides - Maple glazed parsnips Braised red cabbage Roasted new potatoes		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Crispy salt & pepper tofu	S SE	£2.90
Aubergine schnitzel, mushroom gravy	G M E SD CE	£3.30
Chicken Tikka Masala	MU M	£3.90
Cajun dusted catch of the day	CE F	£4.10
Sides - Rice, Sautéed cabbage, Red onion & tomato sambal		£0.95

Dinner
Buffalo fried oyster mushroom, confit garlic dressing	SD	£2.90
Mashed potato, squash, mushroom, and spinach	M MU	£3.30
Chicken Tikka Masala	MU M	£3.90
Salmon & dill fishcakes	F G M E	£4.10
Sides - Keema rice Dressed green beans		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Portobello mushroom, shallot, butterbean, & Guiness Pie	G SD CE S	£2.90
Celeriac & rosemary dauphinoise gratin, marmite butter crumb	G M MU	£2.90
Lemon caper chicken thighs, woodland mushrooms caramelized fennel	M SD MU	£3.90
Sea trout, red pesto crumb	F G M N SD	£4.10
Sides - Mashed roots, Sprouts & chestnuts, Garden peas		£0.95

Dinner
Sweet potato gnocchi, sage, maple & garlic butter	G SD	£2.90
Tortilla with Potato, Leek, Celeriac & Goats Cheese	E N M	£3.30
Mussels & clams cooked in Bouillabaisse Soup, Crusty Brioche Croutons	MO G E CE SD	£3.90
Grilled chicken with a BBQ whisky glaze	G E M SD MU	£4.10
Sides - Smokey roast squash Ratatouille Fondant potatoes		£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Sweet potato, parsnip & red lentil curry, creamy coconut yoghurt	MU	£2.90
Glamorgan sausages, cider gravy	G M MU SD	£3.3
Suffolk pork Shepherd’s pie	M CE SD	£3.90
Battered haddock & tartare sauce	F G E	£4.10
Sides - Chips, Mushy peas, Madras roasted carrots		£0.95

Dinner
Seasonal vegetable bubble & squeak, carrot chutney	SD M	£2.90
Chorizo cooked in mulled cider, potato & chickpea	M N	£3.90
Specials, see daily boards for allergens

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

Monday

Lunch
Vegan sausage, winter root & stout stew	G SD CE	£2.90
Baked jacket potato, two fillings See daily boards for allergens		£2.90
Pork chili, Pico de Gallo	CE M	£3.30
Blackened salmon, burnt corn salsa	F CE	£4.10
Sides - Coriander rice, Butter mashed swede, Dressed green beans		£0.95

Dinner
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	G M	£3.90
Plaice, sun blush tomato & lemon sauce	F SD	£4.10
Sides - Fries, Garlic sauteed kale, Orange glazed carrots		£0.95

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
Spicey Quorn sausage & butterbean traybake	G	£3.30
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

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