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.

Catering Opening Hours

Servery
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

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

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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
Dal Makhani, (naan bread, GF without) with rice	G SD	£2.95
Blackbean & cheese bake, sour & (tortilla chips, GF without)	M SD G	£2.95
Breaded plaice, warm parsley sauce, lemon samphire	M SD G F	£3.95
Chicken Paprikash and herb orzo	G M SD	£4.60
Sides: Spiced Parmentier potatoes, Honey and black onion seed carrots, Steamed broccoli		£0.95

Dinner
Vegan meatball Arrabbiata,creamy polenta	G S	£2.95
White miso gnocchi, spiced tomato, Za atar butter	S SD E M	£2.95
Pollock fillet, mussel & shallot butter vinaigrette	F SD M MO	£4.60
Turkey, bacon chop, smoked cheese and mustard potato pie	M G E MU SD	£3.95
Sides: Oregano salted fries, Peas & green beans, Balsamic roasted aubergine		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Creamy sundried tomato and chickpea rigatoni	G N SD	£2.95
Leek, chicory and mustard cobbler	G M MU SD	£2.95
Smoked haddock and leek dauphinoise	F M SD	£4.60
Curried cumberland sausages,green apple and steamed rice	G CE MU SD	£3.95
Sides: Thyme roasted new poatoes, Roasted Ras el Hanout cauliflower		£0.95

Dinner
Smoked tofu, spicy umami broth noodles	SD SE S	£2.95
Cauliflower, spelt, Barbers vintage cheddar, toasted melon seeds	M G SD MU	£2.95
Clam chowder, smoked paprika sourdough croutons	MO M MU SD G CE F	£3.95
Beer and maple syrup confit pork belly, house pickled cucumber	M SD	£3.95
Sides; Ratatouille, roasted rosemary potatoes, kale & orange, sherry		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Nigerian efo riro ( spinach stew) fried plantain with rice	SD MU	£2.95
Red Leicester & caramelised leek tart, maple fried onions	G M E	£2.95
Shetland mussel and barley stew	SD MO M G	£3.95
Chicken Rogan Josh with rice	M MU SD	£4.60
Sides: Rice, Spiced caraway cabbage, Orange & fennel seed courgetteLemon & fennel seed courgettes		£0.95

Dinner
Moving mountains fish finger burger sandwich, maire rose and pickles & fries	MU G SD S	£2.95
Aubergine & Sweet potato lasagne, toasted walnuts	M G SD N	£2.95
Spiced squid ragu and rice	MO M SD F	£3.95
Chicken Rogan Josh with rice	M MU SD	£3.95
Sides - Coconu & anise rice, Medley of green vegetables, Paprika fries		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Roasted roots, Marmite yeast and walnut crumble	G N MU SD	£2.95
Yorkshire pudding, Glamorgan sausage, Cranberry and juniper jus	G E M SD	£2.95
Thai fish pie	F SD M	£3.95
Pancetta, chorizo, and black eyed bean stew	M CE	£3.95
Sides: Salt & black pepper sauté potatoes, Steamed broccoli, Smoked paprika roasted swede		£0.95

Dinner
Oyster mushroom & nori pie	S SD G MU	£2.95
Kimchi ang gochung mac and cheese, black seeded honey	G M S	£2.95
Rarebit glazed cod,tomato and crispy leeks	SD M E F MU	£3.95
Pork sausage (3), Diane sauce, creamy mash	M MU CE SD G F	£4.60
Sides: Sweet potato fries, Honey parsnips, Braised red cabbage		£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Pad Kra Pao (Thai vegan mince and Thai basil) with rice	G S MU	£3.95
Caramelised fennel, mascarpone,peacans, casareccia pasta	G M	£2.95
Battered hake, tartare sauce & lemon & chips	G SD F E	£4.60
Sri Lankan marinated chicken leg, savoy cabbage Mallung		£3.95
Sides: Chips, mushy peas, mustard dressed winter slaw	MU	£0.95

Dinner
Vegan white pesto pizza, garlic field mushroom	SD G S MU	£2.95
Fried chicken (halal) burger, honey mustard mayo with chips	M MU SD	£3.95
Specials, see daily boards for allergens

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

Monday

Lunch
Lentil & root vegetable Lancashire hotpot	SD CE	£2.95
Broccoli & stilton quiche	G M E SD	£2.95
Linguine puttanesca	G F SD	£3.95
Pork au poivre, crispy roscoff onions and permentiere potatoes	M SD MU	£4.60
Sides -Parmentier potatoes, Sauteed green beans, Rocket & permesan salad		£0.95

Dinner
Vegan meatball stroganoff with rice	S SE G	£2.95
Roasted squash za'atar hummus flatbread	M S	£2.95
Poached hake, Thai green curried mussels	G CE SD	£3,95
Chicken chassuer with rice	F SD	£4.95
Sides - Coriander rice, Sherry vinegar cavolo Nero, Batton carrots		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Black garlic, toasted pecan & smoked mushroom risotto	N	£2,95
Stuffed chermoula aubergine, bulgur & yoghurt	M MU G	£2.95
Cracked black pepper dusted pollock, leeks & wholegrain mustard sauce & chips	M MU G	£3.95
Fried chicken burger, nduja mayonaisse, pickles & chips	G E SD	£3.95
Sides - Chips, Roasted root vegetables, minted courgettes		£0.95

Dinner
Spicey cauliflower tacos, chipotle romesco	G N	£2.95
Cajun halloumi & pinto bean stew	M CE	£2.95
Creamy fish & broccoli gratin, gruyere crust	M G F	£3.95
Sausage plait, pear chutney & guinness sauce (longer slices)	G SD E	£3.95
Sides - Jewelled Rice & lentils, Spring green medley, Ras el hanout spiced squash		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Sweet potato & falafel tagine	SE	£2.95
Quorn & courgette chilli and rice	G S	£3.95
Smoked haddock, mature cheddar & parsley fishcakes, seeded crumb	F M E G	£3.95
Chicken pasanda with rice		£4.60
Sides - Pilaf rice, Onion, tomato & lime salad, garlic & chilli peas		£0.95

Dinner
Channa masala curry with rice	MU	£2.95
Stuffed jerk peppers, rice & peas	CE	£2.95
Steamed cod, ginger, soy & crispy chilli oil with rice	F S SE	£4.60
Chicken pasanda with rice	MU	£4.60
Sides - Steamed rice, Marsala spiced cauliflower, Garden salad		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Marmite, leek & portabello shortcrust pie and mash	G SD	£2.95
Beetroot & lentil bourginon and mash	SD CE	£2.95
Bouilabaisse (French seafood stew) & bread	F CR MO CE SD G	£3.95
Cottage pie (minced pork)	SD	£3.95
Sides - Mashed potato, Cider braised red cabbage, Steamed broccoli	N SD	£0.95

Dinner
Kale & mixed bean fasolia		£2.95
Aubergine Milanesse	G M E	£2.95
Baked tuna empanada, roast pepper salsa	G E F SD	£3.95
Cider & honey glazed bacon chop, braised savoy	SD	£3.95
Sides - Rosemary salted potatoes, Spring green medley, Ranch slaw		£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Rigatoni alla norma	G SD	£2.95
Cauliflower rarebit green onion sauce	G SD M	£2.95
Battered hake, tartare sauce and chips	G M F	£4.60
Coriander, mint & chilli chutney chicken (halal)		£3.95
Sides - Chips, Mushy peas, Glazed corn

Dinner
Salt & pepper baby corn stir fry	S SE	£2.95
Coriander, mint & chilly chutney chicken (halal)		£3.95
See daily specials board for more

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

Monday

Lunch
Vegan meatball, spinach & barley stew, crusty bread	G CE	£2.95
Jacket potato bar - see daily boards for allergens		£2.95
Sausage, caramelized shallot & Guinness stew, red Leicester suet dumplings	M E G MU SD	£3.95
Fish of the day, sauteed spinach, green peppercorn & clam meuniere with mash	M MU MO	£4.60
Sides - Mashed potato, Roasted sweede, Peas		£0.95

Dinner
Falafel wrap, malfouf slaw, broccoli & sumac hummus	G SE SD	£2.95
Pasta Bar - see daily servery boards for sauces & allergens	G	£2.95
Spiced crab & garden pea croquettes, cinnamon tomato dipping sauce	G M SD CR E	£3.95
Spiced chicken leg, chickpeas & currants, coriander chutney with rice	N SD	£4.60
Sides - Herb rice, Roasted aubergine, Citrus greens		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Button mushroom & haricot bean chasseur, garlic & parsley croutons	SD G	£2.95
Vegetable shepherd’s pie, swede, cheddar a marmite mash	G M	£2.95
Baked coley, artichoke, borlotti bean & caper caponata	F SD	£3.95
Game, poached cranberry & port shortcrust pie	M G E CE SD	£3.95
Sides - Smoked sea salt fries, Garlic butter green beans, Cauliflower		£0.95

Dinner
Heirloom carrot, mint & golden raisin tagine, toasted almonds	N SD	£2.95
Roasted Jerusalem artichoke & gruyere tart, pickled stout beer onions	G M SD	£2.95
Steamed mussels, lemon, confit garlic & white wine butter sauce, green beans	SD M MO	£4.60
Baked ham glazed in blood orange caramel, woodland mushroom madeira sauce, potatoes	F N SD	£4.60
Sides - Jeweled cous cous, Parmentier potatoes, Green beans		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Stir fried tofu & Cashews in black bean & green pepper sauce with rice	S SE N	£2.95
Crispy portabello mushroom burger, blue cheese sour cream & sweet fig jam and chips	M G SD E	£2.95
Cured mackerel & leek risotto, fennel seed pangrattato	F G SD	£4.60
West African chicken & peanut curry with rice	N	£4.60
Sides - Chips, Broccoli, Orange & chilli carrots		£0.95

Dinner
Cauliflower rendang curry, lemongrass sambal matah & rice		£2.95
Piri piri spiced halloumi, sweet potato and black bean stew	M SD	£2.95
Fried scampi, preserved lemon, dill & black pepper mayonnaise with chips	M E G SD CR	£4.60
West African chicken & peanut curry with rice	MU	£4.60
Sides - Chips, Tomato, red onion & coriander, Broccoli		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Maple glazed vegan sausage, puy lentil & parsnip tray bake	G	£2.95
Spicy fennel & butterbean, vegan nduja stew, cheesy polenta	M SD	£2.95
Tuna, red onion & mature cheddar quiche	E F G M	£3.95
Coq au Vin (alcohol free) , fried autumn garden herbs & potatoes	CR F M SD G	£4.60
Sides - Herbed baby potatoes, Buttered leeks pangritata, Kale		£0.95

Dinner
Lemon thyme crusted celeriac schnitzel, pickled mustard seed & dill cream, fries	G MU SD	£2.95
Baked cauliflower & rainbow chard mornay, toasted cheese autumn nut crumb	G M N	£2.95
Pork rib eye, braised baby kale & cannellini, apple cider vinegar dressing	SD M	£3.95
Smoked haddock fillet, Cullen skink chowder, fresh chives	M SD F	£3.95
Sides - Fries, Wholegrain mustard creamed leeks, Aubergine marinara	M	£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Quorn mince & 3 bean picadillo, white onion mojowith rice	G SD	£2.95
Butternut squash, pecan, honey & parmesan gratin, hot honey dressing	M G N SD	£2.95
Garlic butter chicken leg (halal) & slaw	SD	£4.60
Battered hake, tartare sauce and lemon & chips	F G E SD	£4.60
Sides - Chips/Rice, Mushy peas, Carraway slaw		£0.95

Dinner
Aubergine supreme, green olive & walnut pesto, mozzarella	M N SD	£2.95
Garlic butter chicken leg (halal) & slaw	SD	£4.60
See daily boards for specials and allergens

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

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