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.

Sunday

Brunch
See Brunch menu in servery for details

Monday

Lunch
Cajun pinto bean & Romano pepper tacos, pickled red slaw	G SD	£2.90
Heirloom tomato, double Gloucester chive & spring onion quiche	G M E	£3.30
Salmon, watercress & new potato pie	F MU G E M	£3.90
Grilled pork rib eye steak, chimichurri rojo	SD	£4.10
Sides: Smokey sauté potato, Spring greens medley, Classic mixed salad		£0.95

Dinner
Beetroot falafel, Fattoush & artichoke baba ghanoush	S SD SE G	£2.90
Sprouting broccoli & stilton gratin, buckwheat & ramson caper crumb	M MU	£2.90
Masala sea bream, tomato & lime raita & cured red onion	E F MU SD	£3.90
Sun blush & parmesan crusted chicken, roasted fennel & almond salsa verde	G SD N M	£4.10
Sides: Jewelled pilaf rice Lightly spiced cauliflower Fine beans & toasted almonds		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Sweet potato & butterbean goulash, cucumber sour creamSmoked Vegan Sausage & Bean Cassoulet	SD	£2.90
Stuffed aubergine, pomegranate & smoked aubergine yoghurt	M G E N	£3.30
Crayfish bisque, ricotta & summer squash risotto	CR F CE	£3.90
Turkey cordon bleu, prosciutto & smoked Lincolnshire poacher	M G	£4.10
Sides: Warm bulgur wheat & chickpea, Sauteed garden pea & onion, Courgette Provençale		£0.95

Dinner
Oyster mushroom shawarma, charred courgette tahini	G SD SE	£2,90
Sweet grilled pepper & mascarpone arancini, trapanese pesto	G M E N	£3.30
Baked cod, romesco sauce & candied black olive	F N	£4.10
Slow cooked pastrami pork, sweet pickles & mustard	SD M CE	£3.90
Sides: Rosemary salted fries Roasted mediterranean vegetables Kale		£0.95

Wednesday

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

Dinner
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	F M E SD	£4.10
Japanese style chicken curry, pickled radish & spring onion	S SD MU	£4.10
Sides: Pulao basmati rice, Baked soy broccoli, Tomato, cucumber yoghurt sambal		£0.95

Thursday

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

Dinner
Buffalo cauliflower, wild garlic ranch dressing	G SD	£2.90
Vegan meatballs, mustard, dill & cider sauce	G SD	£2.90
Crab, fennel & cherry tomato flatbread, roasted artichoke aioli	CR G E SD	£3.90
Roasted chicken leg, beetroot, baby onion & blackberry relish	SD	£4.10
Sides: Parmentier potatoes, Sauteed primo cabbage, Caeser dressed summer slaw		£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Vegetarian chilli cheese dogs, Monterey jack & jalapeno	G M S	£2.90
Vegetarian chilli cheese dogs, Monterey jack & jalapeno	G M SD E CE	£3.30
Chicken (halal) adobo (pollo en adobo) burnt corn & mango salsa	M S SD	£3.90
Battered haddock & tartare sauce	F G E	£4.10
Sides: Chips,		£0.95

Dinner
Korean tofu & wild mushroom stew, dressed bean sprouts	S SE	£2.90
Chicken (halal) adobo (pollo en adobo) burnt corn & mango salsa	M SD S	£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

Monday

Lunch
Beetroot falafel, Fattoush & artichoke baba ghanoush	S SD SE G	£2.90
Sprouting broccoli & stilton gratin, buckwheat & ramson caper crumb	M MU	£3.30
Masala sea bream, tomato & lime raita & cured red onion	F M MU SD	£3.90
Sun blush & parmesan crusted chicken, roasted fennel & almond salsa verde	G M SD N	£4.10
Sides - Jewelled pilaf rice, Lightly spiced cauliflower, Fine beans & toasted almonds		£0.95

Dinner
Cajun pinto bean & Romano pepper tacos, pickled red slaw	G SD	£2.90
Heirloom tomato, double Gloucester chive & spring onion quiche	G M E	£3.30
Salmon, watercress & new potato pie	F G E MU M	£3.90
Grilled pork rib eye steak, chimichurri rojo	SD	£4.10
Sides - Smokey sauté potato, Spring greens medley, Classic mixed salad		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Oyster mushroom shawarma, charred courgette tahini	G SD SE	£2,90
Sweet grilled pepper & mascarpone arancini, trapanese pesto	G M E N	£3.30
Baked cod, romesco sauce & candied black olive	F N	£4,10
Slow cooked pastrami pork, sweet pickles & mustard	M G SD CE	£3.90
Sides - Rosemary salted fries Roasted mediterranean vegetables, Kale		£0.95

Dinner
Sweet potato & butterbean goulash, cucumber sour cream	SD	£2.90
Stuffed aubergine, pomegranate & smoked aubergine yoghurt	M G E N	£3.30
Crayfish bisque, ricotta & summer squash risotto	CR F CE	£3.90
Turkey cordon bleu, prosciutto & smoked Lincolnshire poacher	M G E	£4.10
Sides - Warm bulgur wheat & chickpea, Sauteed garden pea & onion, Courgette Provençale		£0.95

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 chicken, 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
Vegetable chilli, 70% bitter chocolate, mojo verde	S	£2.90
Butter curry tofu, black onion seeds, glazed naan bread	G MU	£3.30
Jerk pork rib eye steak, mango and red chilli salsa		£3.90
Poached sea trout, smoked tomato hollandaise	F E M	£4.10
Sides - Coriander rice, Steamed broccoli, Pickled red onion & tomato salad		£.95

Dinner
Lentil Moussaka, cashew and nutritional yeast bechamel	N	£2.90
Caramelized leek and fennel gratin, sunflower seed crumb	MU	£3.30
Chicken parmo, hot sauce emulsion	G E M SD	£3.90
Coley fillet, brown prawn & garlic butter	F CR M MU SD	£4.10
Sides - Smokey paprika parmentier, Baby onions and peas, Chickpea & pomegranate salad		£0.95

Tuesday

Lunch
Chestnut mushroom and baby turnip bourguignon	CE SD	£2.90
Aubergine Parmigiana, cheddar and panko crumb	G M	£2.90
Classic fish pie	F M MU	£2.90
Grilled chicken leg, toasted cumin seeds & onion mojo	SD	£3.90
Sides - Parsley butter new potatoes, Garlic fine beans, Kale		£0.95

Dinner
Italian graffiti aubergine, vegan nduja, toasted hazelnuts	N	£2.90
Sticky honey & lime halloumi souvlaki, courgette tzatziki	G M SD	£3.30
Indonesian style shredded pork rendang, coriander & lime salad and rice		£3.90
Whitebait fish tacos, charred salsa, cured red cabbage	G F SD	£4.10
Sides - Oregano salted fries, Sauteed spring veg & beansprouts, Corn & mango salsa		£0.95

Wednesday

Lunch
Sothern fried cauliflower burger, caramelised garlic mayo, choula honey	G MU SD	£2.90
Lentil and courgette lasagne	M G	£3.30
Pandang curry	N	£3.90
Hake, artichoke & cannellini salsa Verde	F SD	£4.10
Sides - Bombay carrot & raisin, Coconut rice, Spring greens		£0.95

Dinner
Roasted balsamic tomatoes, chickpeas, orzo and toasted pistachio	G SD	£2.90
Broccoli Binham blue cheese and baby potato shortcrust pie	G M MU	£3.30
Pandang curry	N	£3.90
Tandoori hake, mint and Greek yoghurt sauce	F G MU SD	£4.10
Sides - Coconut rice, Cavolo nero, Cumin seed cauliflower		£0.95

Thursday

Lunch
Spring vegetable biryani, spicy peach salad	SD	£2.90
Cauliflower and red Leicester schnitzel, roasted plum tomato chutney	G M MU SD	£3.30
Suffolk pork sausage, red pepper smoked paprika butterbean ragu	G SD	£3.90
Miso glazed sea bass, ginger Pak choi (Price according to market)
Sides - Champ potato, Rainbow salad, Minted peas		£0.95

Dinner
Spiced sweet potato, black turtle bean stew	CE	£2.90
Ruby beetroot arancini, goats cheese aioli	G CE SD M	£3.30
Grilled turkey escalope, caper & tarragon butter	F M MU G SD	£4.10
Crab, red chilli, garden pea, crème fraiche gnocchi	G M SD	£3.90
Sides - Sauteed potato, Creamed leeks, Lemon dressed chard	M	£0.95

Friday

Lunch
Falafel burger, cucumber & mint jam & radicchio	G SE	£2.90
Siracha oyster mushroom wrap, lime guac & feta	G SD M S	£3.30
Pesto chicken Leg (Halal)	MU N	£3.90
Battered haddock & tartare sauce	F G E SD	£4,10
Sides - Chips, Mushy peas, Maple butter corn		£0.95

Dinner
Chestnut Mushroom risotto, miso and vegan parmesan		£2.90
Pesto chicken Leg (Halal)	M P	£3.90
See daily boards for specials and allergens

Saturday

Brunch

Sunday

Brunch

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