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

Thursday

Lunch
Thai green vegetable curry, jasmine rice	S SD	£2.90
Roasted vegetable loaded flatbread, smoked feta, chilli maple	G M SD	£2.90
Cornish crab, Norfolk dapple quiche, pea and preserved lemon salsa	SD CR E M G	£3.80
Jerk chicken, smoked corn velouté, pickled cucumber	G N SD	£3.80
Sides - Roast potatoes, Roast honey parsnips , Sautéed cabbage		£0.95

Dinner
Stuffed aubergine cumin bechamel, tomato crumb, toasted seed	SD S	£2.90
Pasta Bar - choice of two sauces, see daily boards for allergens	G	£2.90
Pan roasted pollock, chickpeas and chorizo	M F SD	£3.80
Sausage stroganoff, sour cream, crispy fried onions	E M MU SD	£3.80
Sides - Salt and black pepper Sauté potatoes, Steamed broccoli, Smoked paprika roasted swede		£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Buffalo cauliflower Bao bun, roasted Roscoff onion	G SD N	£2.90
Mushroom Bulgogi, black sesame honey	SE S SD	£2.90
Sri Lankan marinated chicken leg, savoy cabbage mallung	M MU SD	£3.80
Battered fish & tartare sauce	F G E	£3.80
Sides - Chips. Mushy peas, Cabbage		£0.95

Dinner
Black bean burger, BBQ sauce, fried plantain	G SD	£2.90
Sri Lankan marinated chicken leg, savoy cabbage mallung	M MU SD	£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

Monday

Lunch
Battered tofu, sweet & sour sauce, edamame, cucumber & sesame salad	G S SE SD	£2.90
Black-eyed bean & orange chilli, cheesy jalapeño polenta cobbler	M S	£2.90
Ground pork & nduja spaghetti bolognaise, grated gran Padano	E CE	£3.80
Grilled tuna steak, fennel chimichurri, zested vegetables	F SD	£4.75
Sides: Coriander rice, Sherry vinegar cavolo Nero, Batton carrots		£0.95

Dinner
Whole baked sweet potato, black bean & pineapple chimichurri, avocado oil	SD	£2.90
Gorgonzola & porcini mushroom risotto, sweet baked pears	E SD	£2.90
Andalusian style chicken stew with dried fruits, sherry & almonds	N SD	£4.50
Hake supreme, chunky anchovy, caper & parsley salsa Verde	E MU SD	£4.50
Sides: Fried parmentier & peppers, Sautéed green beans, Rocket & parmesan salad		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Korean cauliflower & wild Mushroom Stew, dressed bean sprout & ginger	S SE	£2.90
Broccoli & stilton potato rostis, plum chutney & crispy shallots	G M SD	£2.90
Caribbean mussel curry, pickled fruits & roti bread	MO M SD	£3.80
Chicken kefta tagine, spiced tomato & mint sauce		£3.80
Sides: Jewelled Rice & lentils, Spring green medley, Ras el hanout spiced squash		£0.95

Dinner
Vegan spanakopita, spinach & cashew cream	G N SD	£2,90
Caramelized French onion cottage pie, Comte & champ potato topping	G CE M	£2.90
Bacon chop, parsley & watercress sauce, spring onion mash	E MU SD	£3.80
Salmon & garden pea gnocchi, wild garlic & dill butter sauce	F G M	£3.80
Sides: Parsley butter baby potatoes, Farmhouse vegetable medley, Minted courgettes		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Red lentil & farro curry, coconut yoghurt and coriander & dried chilli chutney	MU	£2.90
Celeriac Milanese, sun ripened tomato Trapanese pesto	M G E CE N	£2.90
Cayenne dusted plaice goujons, mango & lime crème fraiche	F M SD	£2.90
Indian chicken Saagwala curry with rice	MU	£4.50
Sides: Steamed rice, Marsala spiced cauliflower, Garden salad

Dinner
Spiced kofta shawarma, pistachio yoghurt tahini & pomegranate	SE S G	£2.90
Quorn pastitsio, feta bechamel & toasted pinenuts	E M SD	£3.80
Peppered mackerel, warm Cornish potato, beetroot & horseradish cream salad	F MU M SD	£3.80
Indian chicken Saagwala curry with rice	MU	£3.80
Sides: Steamed rice, Red onion, tomato & lime salad, Garlic & chilli peas		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Toasted vegan meatball & mozzarella marinara sub, sweet basil & black garlic mayonnaise	G MU S SD	£2.90
Apple, fennel & smoked Lincolnshire poacher quiche, chive oil	E M	£2.90
Garlic parmesan baked breaded turkey escalope	E G	£4.50
Lobster bisque & crayfish macaroni cheese, pretzel butter crumb	CR F M G	£3.80
Sides: Rosemary salted potatoes, Spring green medley, Ranch slaw		£0.95

Dinner
Creamed leek, salsify & English mustard crumble, toasted walnuts	E N MU	£2.90
Toad in the hole, heirloom carrot & blackcurrant jam gravy	E SD	£2.90
Toulouse sausage & French bean cassoulet, crusty rosemary croutons	G CE SD	£4.50
Smoked haddock & creamy spinach Florentine pie	F M MU SD	£4.50
Sides: Mashed potato, Cider braised red cabbage, Steamed broccoli		£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Aubergine, kalamata olive & baby turnip stifado stew, fried green peppers	CE SD	£2.90
Tom yum vegetable hot pot, braised noodles	E S SE SD	£3.80
Hickory smoked grilled chicken, BBQ glaze & collard greens (halal)		£3.80
Battered haddock & tartare sauce	F G E	£3.80
Sides: Chips, Mushy peas, Glazed corn		£0.95

Dinner
Southern fried oyster mushroom burrito, remoulade sauce & red cabbage slaw	G MU SD	£2.90
Hickory smoked grilled chicken, BBQ glaze & collard greens (halal)		£3.80
See Daily Specials Board

Saturday

Brunch
See Brunch menu in servery for details

Sunday

Brunch
See Brunch menu in servery for details

Monday

Lunch
Sag aloo stuffed naan, lemon and mint coconut yoghurt	E MU	£2.90
Spinach and wild garlic orzo bake, smoked cheese and brown butter crumb	E M N	£2.90
Mortadella, ricotta, pistachio, black pepper honey flat bread	E M N SD	£4.50
Coconut fish curry, fried curry leaves and banana shallots	F M S	£4.75
Sides: Steamed rice, Roasted aubergine, Citrus garden salad		£0.95

Dinner
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	£2.90
Sun blush & parmesan crusted chicken, roasted fennel	M	£4.50
Masala baked hake, tomato & lime raita & cured red onion	F M MU SD	£4.75
Sides: Mixed grains, Minted courgettes, Fennel and orange salad		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Butterbean and aubergine stew, walnut Parma crust	N CE SD	£2.90
Pasta Bar, choice of two sauces see daily boards for allergens	G	£2.90
Tamarind and Cambridge ale pork shoulder, celery and apple salsa	MU CE SD	£3.80
Baked cod, romesco sauce & black olive	F M S	£3.80
Sides: Gochujang roasted potato, Spring green medley, Glazed carrots		£0.95

Dinner
Creamy black bean harissa and almond butter jacket potato	SD N	£2.90
Pasta Bar, choice of two sauces see daily boards for allergens	G	£2.90
Haddock, smoked tomato butter sauce	F M G SD	£4.50
Panko fried chicken, Thai red curry & wild garlic butter	E M	£4.75
Sides: Smoked sea salt fries, Garlic butter green beans, Cauliflower		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Sweet grilled pepper & mascarpone arancini, trapanese pesto	G M E	£2.90
Beetroot falafel, Fattoush & artichoke baba ghanoush	G M E	£2.90
Salmon & dill fishcakes, chive crème fraiche	F MU M E G S SD	£3.80
Sri Lankan pork curry with rice	MU	£4.50
Sides: Brown rice, Tomato, red onion and coriander, Broccoli		£0.95

Dinner
Oyster mushroom Bao buns, chipotle crema, pickled lime shallots	SD S SE	£2.90
Beetroot varieties and cream cheese tart, black pepper and honey dressing	M MU	£2.90
Crayfish bisque, ricotta & summer squash risotto	MO M SD	£4.50
Sri Lankan pork curry with rice		£4.50
Side Braised basmati rice, Garden peas, Pickled cabbage and bean sprouts		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Vegan meatballs, mustard, dill & cider sauce	S SD	£2.90
Cauliflower cheese steak, nacho cheese & jalapeno crumb	G M MU	£2.90
Moqueca (Brazilian fish stew)	F	£4.75
Spring rabbit and smoked pancetta casserole	E M SD	£4.50
Sides: Sweet potato fries, Wholegrain mustard creamed leeks, Aubergine marinara		£0.95

Dinner
Beetroot and puy lentil bourguignon, sour dough croutons	G S SD	£2.90
Aubergine Moussaka	M E SD	£2.90
Pork and fennel ragu, heritage tomato and nduja	E CE SD	£3.80
Crab, fennel & cherry tomato flatbread, roasted artichoke aioli	CR F M G SD	£3.80
Sides: Herbed baby potatoes, Buttered leeks pangritata, Rocket & kale salad		£0,95

Friday

Lunch
Moving Mountains burger, garlic aioli and chipotle ketchup	G MU S	£2.90
Jacket potato bar, see daily boards for allergens		£2.90
Chicken goulash, soured cream (halal)	E M SD	£3.80
Battered fish & tartare sauce	F G E SD	£3.80
Sides: Chips, Mushy peas, Carraway slaw		£0.95

Dinner
Onion bhaji curry, rice	MU M G	£2.90
Chicken goulash, soured cream (halal)	G M SD	£3.80
See daily boards for specials and allergens

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

Monday

Lunch
Indian spiced jackfruit pizza, Greek yoghurt	G SD	£2.90
Ratatouille crumble, Walsingham and parsley	M G	£2.90
Salt and pepper squid, crispy banana shallots, caramelised garlic aioli	MO M SD	£3.80
Chargrilled turkey escalope, Charcutiere sauce	G E MU	£4.75
Sides: Spiced Parmentier potatoes, Honey & black onion seed carrots, Steamed broccoli	M	£0.95

Dinner
Creamy broccoli rigatoni, wild garlic pesto, fried ciabatta	G N S	£2.90
Sweet and sour tofu, pineapple, spring onion rice	S SD	£2.90
Tuna and miso fishcake, lime mayo and watercress	F S SD G E M MU	£3.80
Charred pork ribeye, peri peri peppercorn sauce	M CE SD	£4.50
Sides: Oregano salted fries, Peas & green beans, Balsamic roasted aubergine		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Seasonal mushroom and potato pie, marmite glaze	G	£2.90
Pasta bar, choice of two sauces, see daily boards for allergens	G	£2.90
Sweet tamarind coley, green papaya slaw, roasted peanuts	F S N	£4.50
Meatloaf, gochujang and wild honey	M G E F CE S	£4.50
Sides: Thyme roasted new poatoes, Rioasted Ras el Hanout cauliflower		£0.95

Dinner
Roasted cabbage, jalapeno chimichurri lentils, maple mustard tahini	SD SE MU	£2.90
Summer squash macaroni cheese, pumpkin and tomato crumb	M G SD	£2.90
Seabass with curried clams, lemon pickled fennel	F MO M MU SD	£3.80
Turkey meatballs, tomato sugo	G M E CE	£3.80
Sides; Ratatouille, roasted rosemary potatoes, kale & orange, sherry		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Vegan meatball, quinoa and harissa stew	CE S SD	£2.90
Woodland mushroom tart, lemon sautéed radicchio	G M E SD	£2.90
Catch of the day, caponata stew	F SD N	£4.50
Punjabi chicken		£4.75
Sides: Rice, Spiced caraway cabbage, Lemon & fennel seed courgettes		£0.95

Dinner
Caribbean coconut and gnocchi stew, mango and herb compote	MU	£2.90
Rosoff onion, puy lentil tart, Bingham blue, pickled mustard seed dressing	M G E MU SD	£2.90
Shetland mussels, Nduja butter sauce, preserved lemon	MO M SD	£3.80
Punjabi chicken		£4.75
Sides - Rice, Medley of green vegetables, Toimato & herb salad		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Stuffed aubergine cumin bechamel, tomato crumb, toasted seed	S SD	£2.90
Pasta bar, choice of two sauces, see daily boards for allergens	G	£2.90
Pan roasted pollock, chickpeas and chorizo	F MU SD	£3.80
Sausage stroganoff, sour cream, crispy fried onions	G M MU SD	£3.80
Sides: Salt & black pepper sauté potatoes, Star anise braised red cabbage, Geeen salad		£0.95

Dinner
Thai green vegetable curry, jasmine rice	S SD	£2.90
Roasted vegetable loaded flatbread, smoked feta, chilli maple	G M SD	£2.90
Cornish crab, Norfolk dapple quiche, pea and preserved lemon salsa Fish, fennel & spiced crab bisque	CR SD M E G	£3.80
Jerk chicken, smoked corn velouté, pickled cucumber	M MU CE SD	£3.80
Sides: Sweet potato fries, Hot honey parsnips, Sweet & sour cucumber		£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Black bean burger, BBQ sauce, fried plantain	G S MU	£2.90
Mushroom Bulgogi, black sesame honey	G M	£2.90
Battered hake, tartare sauce & lemon	G SD F E	£3.80
Sri Lankan marinated chicken leg, savoy cabbage Mallung		£3.80
Sides: Chips, mushy peas, mustard dressed winter slaw	MU	£0.95

Dinner
Buffalo cauliflower Bao bun, roasted Roscoff onion	E N SD	£2.90
Chicken and ham hock, leek Pie	G M E	£3.80
Specials, see daily boards for allergens

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

Monday

Lunch
Whole baked sweet potato, black bean & pineapple chimichurri, avocado oil	SD	£2.90
Gorgonzola & porcini mushroom risotto, sweet baked pears	M SD	£2.90
Andalusian style chicken stew with dried fruits, sherry & almonds	SD N	£4.50
Hake supreme, chunky anchovy, caper & parsley salsa Verde	F MU SD	£4.50
Sides - Fried parmentier & peppers, Sautéed green beans, Rocket & parmesan salad		£0.95

Dinner
Battered tofu, sweet & sour sauce, edamame, cucumber & sesame salad	S SE G	£2.90
Black-eyed bean & orange chilli, cheesy jalapeño polenta cobbler	M S	£2.90
Ground pork & nduja spaghetti bolognaise, grated gran Padano	G CE SD	£3,80
Grilled tuna steak, fennel chimichurri, zested vegetables	F SD	£4.75
Sides - Coriander rice, Sherry vinegar cavolo Nero, Batton carrots		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Vegan spanakopita, spinach & cashew cream	G N SD	£2,90
Caramelized French onion cottage pie, Comte & champ potato topping	E CE M	£2.90
Bacon chop, parsley & watercress sauce, spring onion mash	M MU SD	£3.80
Salmon & garden pea gnocchi, wild garlic & dill butter sauce	F M G	£3.80
Sides - Parsley butter baby potatoes, Farmhouse vegetable medley, Minted courgettes		£0.95

Dinner
Korean cauliflower & wild Mushroom Stew, dressed bean sprout & ginger	SE S	£2.90
Broccoli & stilton potato rostis, plum chutney & crispy shallots	G M SD	£2.90
Caribbean mussel curry, pickled fruits & roti bread	MO M SD	£3.80
Chicken kefta tagine, spiced tomato & mint sauce		£3.80
Sides - Jewelled Rice & lentils, Spring green medley, Ras el hanout spiced squash		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Spiced kofta shawarma, pistachio yoghurt tahini & pomegranate	SE S G	£2.90
Quorn pastitsio, feta bechamel & toasted pinenuts	G M N SD	£3.80
Peppered mackerel, warm Cornish potato, beetroot & horseradish cream salad	F M MU SD	£3.80
Indian chicken Saagwala curry with rice	MU	£3.80
Sides - Steamed rice, Red onion, tomato & lime salad, Garlic & chilli peas		£0.95

Dinner
Red lentil & farro curry, coconut yoghurt and coriander & dried chilli chutney	MU	£2.90
Celeriac Milanese, sun ripened tomato Trapanese pesto	M G E CE N	£2.90
Cayenne dusted plaice goujons, mango & lime crème fraiche	F M SD	£2.90
Indian chicken Saagwala curry with rice	MU	£4.50
Sides - Steamed rice, Marsala spiced cauliflower, Garden salad		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Creamed leek, salsify & English mustard crumble, toasted walnuts	G N MU	£2.90
Toad in the hole, heirloom carrot & blackcurrant jam gravy	G M E SD	£2.90
Toulouse sausage & French bean cassoulet, crusty rosemary croutons	E CE SD	£4.50
Smoked haddock & creamy spinach Florentine pie	F M MU SD	£4.50
Sides - Mashed potato, Cider braised red cabbage, Steamed broccoli	N SD	£0.95

Dinner
Toasted vegan meatball & mozzarella marinara sub, sweet basil & black garlic mayonnaise	G MU S SD	£2.90
Apple, fennel & smoked Lincolnshire poacher quiche, chive oil	G M E	£2.90
Garlic parmesan baked breaded turkey escalope	M G E	£4,50
Lobster bisque & crayfish macaroni cheese, pretzel butter crumb	E CR M G	£3.80
Sides - Rosemary salted potatoes, Spring green medley, Ranch slaw		£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Southern fried oyster mushroom burrito, remoulade sauce & red cabbage slaw	G MU SD	£2.90
Halloumi, courgette & heritage tomato gratin, beurre noisette seeds	E G N SD	£2.90
Hickory smoked grilled chicken, BBQ glaze & collard greens (halal)		£3.80
Battered hake, tartare sauce & Lemon	F G E	£3,80
Sides - Chips, Mushy peas, Glazed corn

Dinner
Aubergine, kalamata olive & baby turnip stifado stew, fried green peppers	CE SD	£2.90
Tom yum vegetable hot pot, braised noodles	E S SE	£3.80
See daily specials board for more

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	£2.90
Sun blush & parmesan crusted chicken, roasted fennel	M	£4.50
Masala baked hake, tomato & lime raita & cured red onion	M MU SD	£4.75
Sides - Mixed grains, Minted courgettes, Fennel and orange salad		£.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	G M N	£2.90
Mortadella, ricotta, pistachio, black pepper honey flat bread	G M N SD	£4.50
Coconut fish curry, fried curry leaves and banana shallots	F M S	£4.75
Sides - Steamed rice, Roasted aubergine, Citrus garden salad		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Creamy black bean harissa and almond butter jacket potato	E SD	£2.90
Pasta bar, see daily boards for choices & allergens	G	£2.90
Haddock, smoked tomato butter sauce	F M G SD	£4.50
Panko fried chicken, Thai red curry & wild garlic butter	M G E	£4.75
Sides - Smoked sea salt fries, Garlic butter green beans, Cauliflower		£0.95

Dinner
Butterbean and aubergine stew, walnut Parma crust	N SD	£2.90
Pasta Bar, choice of two sauces see daily boards for allergens	G	£2.90
Tamarind and Cambridge ale pork shoulder, celery and apple salsa	MU CE SD	£3.80
Baked cod, romesco sauce & black olive	F N SD	£3.80
Sides - Gochujang roasted potato, Spring green medley, Glazed carrots		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Oyster mushroom Bao buns, chipotle crema, pickled lime shallots	E S G SD	£2.90
Beetroot varieties and cream cheese tart, black pepper and honey dressing	M G N SD	£2.90
Crayfish bisque, ricotta & summer squash risotto	CR F	£4.50
Sri Lankan pork curry	MU	£4.50
Sides - Braised basmati rice, Garden peas, Pickled cabbage and bean sprouts		£0.95

Dinner
Sweet grilled pepper & mascarpone arancini, trapanese pesto	E M G	£2.90
Beetroot falafel, Fattoush & artichoke baba ghanoush	G M E	£2.90
Salmon & dill fishcakes, chive crème fraiche	F MU M E G S SD	£3.80
Sri Lankan pork curry with rice	MU	£4.50
Sides - Brown rice, Tomato, red onion and coriander, Broccoli		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Beetroot and puy lentil bourguignon, sour dough croutons	G S SD	£2.90
Aubergine Moussaka	M SD E	£2.90
Pork and fennel ragu, heritage tomato and nduja	E CE SD	£3.80
Crab, fennel & cherry tomato flatbread, roasted artichoke aioli	CR F M SD G	£3.80
Sides - Herbed baby potatoes, Buttered leeks pangritata, Rocket & kale salad		£0.95

Dinner
Vegan meatballs, mustard, dill & cider sauce	S SD	£2.90
Cauliflower cheese steak, nacho cheese & jalapeno crumb	G M MU	£2.90
Moqueca (Brazilian fish stew)	F SD	£4.75
Spring rabbit and smoked pancetta casserole	E M CE SD	£4.50
Sides - Sweet potato fries, Wholegrain mustard creamed leeks, Aubergine marinara	M	£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Moving Mountains burger, garlic aioli and chipotle ketchup	G MU S	£2.90
Onion bhaji curry, rice	MU M G	£2.90
Chicken goulash, soured cream (halal)	SD M	£3.80
Battered hake, tartare sauce and lemon	F G E SD	£3.80
Sides - Chips/Rice, Mushy peas, Carraway slaw		£0.95

Dinner
Jacket potato bar, see daily boards for fillings & allergens		£2.90
Chicken goulash, soured cream (halal)	G M SD	£3.80
See daily boards for specials and allergens

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

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