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 the county kitchen spring menu fresh…..seasonal…..localavailable all day until 10pm. cold sandwiches available 24 hours. starters
home made breads ￡1.45 bowl of spanish olives & salted almonds ￡4.95 smaller (s) larger (l) today’s soup with home-made bread £4.95 rabbit rilette, mostarda da fruta £6.95 acorn-fed jamon iberico with grilled sourdough £7.95 potted crab, rocket, lemon and chili £7.75 salted cod croquettes, aioli £6.75 duck liver pate, caramelized blood orange, walnut toast £6.50 roasted shallots, scarmoza, rocket, chargrilled sourdough [v] £6.25 mussels, white wine, garlic, parsley £6.85, larger £13.50 penne with green beans, walnuts, lemon parmesan and pesto [v] £6.55 roasted salsify and Jerusalem artichoke, beetroot leaves, truffle oil [v] £6.15, larger £12.95 side dishespotatoes – creamed, dauphinoise, saute,new, house fries £2.95 main coursescatch of the day, grilled with new potatoes and salsa verde £p.o.arib eye steak, vine tomatoes, house fries béarnaise sauce £17.95 lamb chops with garlic, cauliflower fontina gratin, pan fried potatoes £17.95 wild boar ragu with pappardelle £19.95 loin of venison, whisky, berries, wild mushrooms, dauphinoise potato and cavolo nero £22.95 pan fried cod, green lentils with pancetta and parsley sauce £15.75 ham hock, honey roasted quince, star anise, pan cooked carrots with grain mustard, creamed potatoes £14.75 pan roast chicken, anchovy butter, aubergine caponata, cime di rapa with chili £14.95 puddings
quince and apple crumble with marsala and custard £2.95 steamed blood orange pudding, rhubarb compote, clotted cream ice cream £5.50 rich chocolate pot, banana ice-cream, honeycomb £5.50 caramelised pear flan, pear sorbet £5.50 raspberry pannacotta, hazelnut shortbread £5.50 selection of english cheese with quince jelly, grapes and biscuits £7.95 selection of ice-creams and sorbets £5.25
tea and coffee
tea £2.25 (english breakfast, assam, darjeeling, earl grey, peppermint, camomile, fruit infusions, green tea) cafetière coffee £2.25 hot chocolate £2.25 espresso £1.90 double espresso £2.30 cappuccino £2.30 café latte £2.30 iced coffee £2.25 mocha £2.75 afternoon tea £12.50 per person
served from 2.30pm until 5.30pm (pre-booked only)
selection of leaf teas – english breakfast, earl grey, assam, ceylon, peppermint, lapsang souchon, chamomile, green sencha a selection of tisanes [fruit infusions], jasmine blossoms, strawberry and mango, cranberry, elderberry and lemon and grand cru coffees are also available a selection of freshly cut sandwiches fruit scones with clotted cream and preserve a selection of freshly baked cakes why not add a glass of champagne or sparkling wine or sparkling rose for that extra special occasion we are able to cater for large groups and private rooms are also available – please ask any member of the team for information
champagne and sparkling
CREMENT DE LIMOUX, Vanel, France (12%) 150ml £5.95, Bottle £29.95 Elegant aromas, with a fresh & long palate & honey finish PERRIER JOUET, Brut NV (12%) 150ml £9.95, Bottle £42.50 Attractive, floral bouquet, creamy hints, citrus flavours MAULER, Sparkling Rosé, Switzerland (12%) 150ml £6.15, Bottle £29.95 Crisp & dry, ideal for that Special Occasion BEAUMONT DES CRAYERES, Brut NV (12%) 150ml £8.95 Bottle £39.95 Full of elegance, fruitiness & fullness – well rounded & easy drinking in character PROSECCO SPUMANTE DOC, Villa Armellina, Italy (11%) 150ml £5.65, Bottle £28.50
white wines
2011 CHARDONNAY MACEBO, La Gardea, Spain (13%) 125ml £3.25, 175ml £4.75, 250ml £5.95, Bottle £16.95 Dry and zesty white has flavours of apples and pears and hints of citrus 2010 PINOT GRIGIO de Canal, Italy (12%) 125ml £3.50, 175ml £4.75, 250ml £6.35, Bottle £18.95 Intense bouquet of apples & pears, pefectly balanced, supple & fresh 2010/11 CHENIN BLANC, Cape Mountain, South Africa (12.5%) 125ml £3.10, 175ml £4.55, 250ml £6.10, Bottle £17.95 Fruity, attractive Wine, just off dry, with lots of appley fruit 2010 VERDEJO, Hermanos Lurton, Spain (12.5%) 125ml £3.95, 175ml £5.85, 250ml £7.90, Bottle £24.95 Beautiful pale yellow, aromatic & crisp, perfect with seafood and fruity desserts 2011 CHARDONNAY, Cape Mountain, South Africa (13%) 125ml £3.50, 175ml £4.95, 250ml £6.95, Bottle £19.25 A lightly-oaked, refreshing Chardonnay with lots of melony fruit flavours
rose wines
2009 SYRAH ROSE, Pech Notre Dame, France (12.5%) 125ml £3.25, 175ml £4.75, 250ml £5.95, Bottle £16.95 Dry & refreshing, with summer berry fruit flavours RIOJA ROSADO Marques de Riscal, , 2009 125ml £3.75, 175ml £5.25, 250ml £6.95, Bottle £20.50 Crisp, delicate bouquet of freshly cut cherries, palate is dry with subtle raspberry fruit red wines
2010 GARNACHA - SYRAH, La Gardea, Spain (13.5%) 125ml £3.25, 175ml £4.75, 250ml £5.95, Bottle £16.95 Soft red has rich brambly style fruit flavours and a touch of spice 2010 PINOTAGE, Man Vinters, South Africa (13.5%) 125ml £3.50, 175ml £4,96, 250ml £6.45, Bottle £18.75 Rich tart & smoked nose, with an intense plumy & blackcurrant flavour 2010 CABERNET/TEMPRANILLO, Vicamar, Spain (13%) 125ml £3.65, 175ml £5.05, 250ml £6.95, Bottle £21.50 Soft, velvety & easy drinking, like a fruity Rioja in style 2010 COORONG ESTATE SHIRAZ, South Eastern Australia (13%) 125ml £3.60, 175ml £5.10, 250ml £6.85, Bottle £19.95 This classic Australian Shiraz combines heavy aromas of smoky, dark fruit and subtle hints of mint.. 2009 RIOJA, Vina Collada, Marques de Riscal, Spain (13 .5%) 125ml £3.75, 175ml £5.25, 250ml £6.95, Bottle £20.50 Plenty of style from the oldest Rioja house, fruit driven on the palate, plums to the fore and a touch of vanillian oak, leading to a lingering finish Although we make every effort to remain accurate some vintages may vary A note from our Chef: As all our dishes are prepared to order, please allow us sufficient time to prepare and present these dishes, some may take a little longer than others, your server will be able to advise on dishes that can be presented quickly. Essex. Suffolk and Norfolk offer an abundant supply of fresh and seasonal produce whether grown, reared or caught and we make every effort to source all our produce from the local area. Prices on this menu are correct as from May 2011 (The County Hotel reserves the right to amend prices at any time) Please note: Our food is produced in a kitchen which also uses Nut Products. Please advise us of this or any other allergies.he County Hotel reserve the right to change details to menus and events listed on this website, if you have a specific enquiry or dietary requirements please do not hesitate to contact us. Please note that during December our normal menus change to reflect the Christmas Season so please check details when making a booking. |
