The Cathedral Refectory

SERVING DELICIOUS HOME-COOKED FOOD FOR 18 YEARS

(Cases of e-coli since opening: 71.  Fatalities: 9 )

Temporary Wenchoster Health & Safety Certificate XXX500

 

THE REFECTORY IS OPEN EVERY DAY (except Christmas Day)

from 0930 - 1800 hours

and is conveniently located near the Cloisters and the public toilets.

All our food is sourced from local farms and allotments, is presumed GM free, and contains no artificial colourings or additives that we can identify.  Avian Flu, Bluetongue and Swine Fever free.

 

 

IN CELEBRATION OF LAMBETH 2008 MENU

Choose a Starter and Main Course or a Main Course and Dessert for £13.00

A choice from all 3 courses - £18.00

(V) Dishes suitable for vegetarians

(G) Dishes suitable for homosexuals 
(There are no dishes like this on our Lambeth menu)

 

 STARTERS

all at £5.50

Lambeth Broth (V)

A bowl of thick summer soup containing braised carrots and jojoba berries, and thickened with maize flour.

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Asparagus a Akinola (V)

Asparagus spears lightly steamed and served with chocolate sauce.

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The Bishop's Breakfast

Two hash browns, a Fartington sausage, a fried egg (sunny-side up) with crispy bacon biscuits, tinned tomatoes, and a priest's-size communion wafer.

(A perennial favourite)

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The ABC Platter

Slices of deep-fried Canterbury duck, served with potato cakes, minted peas and broccoli, served on a wooden trencher.

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MAIN COURSES

all at £10.99

GAFCON Surprise (V)

A bed of middle-eastern couscous, lightly steamed and served with Jerusalem artichoke sauce.

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Humble Pie

A delicious combination of sheep's heart, oxtail, shredded beef suet, and field mushrooms, topped with a shortcrust pastry and served with sweet potato mash and cheese dumplings.

(No one has yet eaten this dish)

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Canterbury Choice (V)

A large baked potato served with a choice of fillings: anchovy and spinach; turnip and pork; avocado and banana; sliced beetroot and deep-fried gerkin.

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The Grindle (V)

A bowl of mixed salad dressed with olive oil and sun-dried tomato, topped with sliced boiled turnip, roasted carrots, and fresh celery.

*

 

DESSERTS

all at £5.50

House of Clergy (V)

A sumptuous pudding made from a crown of boudoir biscuits steeped in gin, filled with an orange and parsnip mousse.

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The Lambeth Steward (V)

A bowl of crushed meringues smothered in a raspberry coulis and double cream and drizzled with "Old Peculiar" ale.

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Reformation Rush

A bowl of brandy-soaked prunes served with a glass of cognac and a wafer-thin mint chocolate.

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Wenchoster Cheeseboard

A selection of local cheeses, including Pimp Vignette, Possett Brie, Overcamp Blue, Double Gusset, Wimple Waxed, Wormingdale Pink, and Parson's Finger.

*

 

THE DIOCESE OF WENCHOSTER IS A FAIR TRADE DIOCESE
ALL COFFEE AND TEA SERVED IN THE REFECTORY IS ETHICALLY SOURCED

 

REVIEWS OF THE REFECTORY

"The Winter menu left me speechless." Wenchoster Free Press.

"Mrs. Grindle's cooking has never been better." The Dean.

"I found it difficult to recommend any one dish ." Peter Grouting OBE.

"Nothing prepared me for such a unique taste experience." Pansy Gigglesworth III

"My psychiatrist was amazed" Canon Daphne Pullover.

"It is unusual to find such a talent in a commercial kitchen." Canon Felix Rumbled. MA.

 

     

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Recipes from Mrs. Grindle's Home Cookbook

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