Doing It Ourselves

We’ve bought a new sausage machine (!), and the chefs are making the most of it.

Home-made sausages are a totally different proposition from a lot of those you can buy in supermarkets or wherever, and experimenting with different combinations of ingredients can yield some really tasty results. For example, our ‘Pheasant, Pork and Pear’ went down very well last week. Expect more – similarly successful – experiments to appear on the menu in future.

Below are a couple of photos showing our new DIY approach in action - from the kitchen to table.

Thinking Ahead – We’re Game

At the ‘thinking’ stage at the moment, we’re considering holding a special ‘game evening’ towards the end of January, with a menu designed around game dishes. 

Our special evenings do tend to sell-out very quickly (which is very nice), but this would be a new theme, so at this stage we’d like to just float the idea to our regular customers to gauge interest.  If you think this might tickle your taste buds, do please let us know (without any commitment): 01491 628400 or email. We’ll decide what to do based on your reaction.

Scallops Are Back

Peter and Helen have brought back fresh scallops direct from their regular suppliers - the fishermen at the Port Of Ouistreham, near Caen in Normandy.  They will be on the menu from today - 19th November.

As always, they'll be available only until they run out - and supplies are limited.  If deliciously fresh scallops are your thing, don't delay ...



Looking forward to seeing you soon.

The Maltsters Team

Warming Autumn Food

Our fabulous home-made Steak and Kidney Puddings will be back on the menu from the 6th November.  Unlike last year, this Autumn is feeling, well, quite Autumnal – so some good warming fare is going to be welcome.

With our steak offer carrying on throughout November as well, we hope we'll be keeping everyone nicely fed!

(The steak offer details:  on Thursdays we offer two succulent 8oz sirloin steaks for just £25. These are VERY nice steaks ... and we serve them at both lunch and dinner. They come with our famous thick-cut chips, tomato, mushroom and your choice of sauce included in the price.)

French Night / Christmas

Apologies for any disappointment but our November French night is now sold out ... as we said, you do have to be very quick for these.

So, with that in mind - here's a timely reminder about Christmas! Like the French nights, Christmas bookings will sell-out too – we can only fit in so many people.  Do get in touch soon if you’d like a special festive treat!  All the details about our special seasonal menus are on the web site along with the booking form.