Menus

Alex Jacquemin, our head chef, and his team offer great pub food that is freshly prepared using the freshest and finest local ingredients. The menus attached are examples of what we offer and do change regularly to reflect the changing seasons.

Tables of up to 8 guests can be be reserved online, and may enjoy the full menu. For tables of more than this we offer a restricted menu with a choice of four dishes per course. This allows for guests to choose their food on the day, and for us to serve you in a timely way.

None of our desserts are bought in, but prepared on the premises; they are worth saving space for!

We are open from 12 noon each day and serve drinks during the afternoon. The bar closes at 11pm Monday to Saturday.

The bar is now open to 10pm on Sundays.

The kitchen opening times are as follows:

Lunch

Monday to Thursday 12noon to 2pm

Friday to Sunday 12noon to 2.30pm

Dinner

Monday to Thursday 6pm to 9pm

Friday and Saturday 6pm to 9.30pm

Sunday Evening - 6pm to 8.30pm

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Lunch Menu

Light Bites
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Butterbean Houmous, Seeded Crackers – 4 (V)

Salt and Pepper Squid – 5 (GF)

Port Glazed Chorizo, Warm Bread – 4.50 (MGF)

Sweet Italian Green Olives – 4 (VG, GF)

Pork Nuggets, Piccalilli Ketchup – 4.50

Starters
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Homemade Soup, Beer Bread– 6.25 (MGF)

Buffalo Mozzarella, Roasted Aubergine,
Pomegranate, Basil & Pine Nuts – 8 (V, MGF)

Cod Fish Cake,
Braised Leek, Poached Hen Egg, Béarnaise Sauce - 8

Ham Hock & Whole Grain Mustard Pressing
Tarragon Emulsion, Apple & Frissee Salad,
Toasted Sour Dough – 8 (MGF)

Salmon Tartar
Cucumber, Caviar, Saffron Aioli – 8.50 (MGF)

Mediterranean Tapas Board to Share
Salt and Pepper Squid, Port Glazed Chorizo,
Spanish Olives,Patatas Bravas, Serrano Ham,
Manchego Cheese, Crusty Bread – 17 (MGF)

Sandwiches
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Served in Whole Grain Brown Bread
with Mixed Leaf Salad

Mature Cheddar and Pickle– 6.60 (V)

Smoked Ham, Tomato Chutney & Salad – 6.60

Lightly Smoked Salmon,
Horseradish and Chive Cream Cheese – 8

Roast Sirloin of Beef,
Horseradish & Chive Cream Cheese -8

Handcross Butchers Pork Sausage Sandwich,
Onion Jam, Mizunna - 9

Lighter Mains
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Mature Cheddar (V) or Ham Ploughman’s,
Warm Bread, Salad, Pickles & Chutney – 10

Roasted Pepper, Onion Jam and Goats Cheese Bruschetta, Basil Pesto, Mixed Leaf Salad – 10.50(V)

Smoked Ham, Free Range Fried Eggs & Chips – 10.50 (GF)

Char Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad,
Bacon, Soft Boiled Egg and Anchovies – 14 (MGF)

Cat Classics
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Steak, Mushroom & Ale Pie,
Chips or Mash, Seasonal Vegetables – 14.75

Trenchmore Farm Prime Aged Beef Burger,
Brioche Bun, Mature Cheddar Cheese,
Onion Jam, French Fries –14.75

Traditional Harveys Beer Battered Fish and Chips,
Crushed Peas, Tartar Sauce – 14.50

Other Main Courses
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Pan Fried Cod Loin,
Toulouse Sausage & Butterbean Cassoulet,
Black Cabbage -18

Wild Skate Wing,
Crushed Ratte Potatoes, Broccoli, Caper Butter - 19 (MGF)

Slow Cooked Pork Belly,
Savoy Cabbage, Pear Compote
and Creamed Potato - 18 (GF)

Chickpea & Coriander Falafels,
Harissa Roasted Aubergine, Salted Peanut, Lime
Soy Yoghurt -14.50 (GF, VG)

Leek, Mushroom & Sussex Charmer
Thyme & Oat Crumble, Seasonal Greens - 14.50 (V)

Sides
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Garlic Bread – 3.50, Beer Bread – 3
Buttered Vegetables – 3.50
Mixed Leaf Salad – 3 Chips – 3.75

Desserts
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Passion Fruit Tart
White Chocolate Sorbet- 7

Spiced Victoria Plum and Bramley Apple Nut Crumble,
Crème Anglaise - 8

Spiced Ginger Cake, Caramel Sauce,
Clotted Cream Ice Cream - 7

Warm Chocolate Brownie,
Salt Caramel Ice Cream – 7.50

Warm Rice Pudding,
Port Poached Pear, Honeycomb – 7.50 (GF)

Selection of Ice Creams 6.75
Coffee, Honeycomb, Chocolate, Vanilla
Strawberry Sorbet (MGF)

Selection of Local Artisan Cheeses & Biscuits - Homemade Chutney – 8.50 (MGF)
Sussex Camembert, Barcombe Blue, Sussex Crumble

Dinner Menu

Light Bites
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Butterbean Houmous, Seeded Crackers – 4 (V)

Salt and Pepper Squid – 5 (GF)

Port Glazed Chorizo, Warm Bread – 4.50 (MGF)

Sweet Italian Green Olives – 4 (VG, GF)

Pork Nuggets, Piccalilli Ketchup – 4.50

Starters
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Homemade Soup, Beer Bread – 6.25 (MGF)

Ham Hock & Whole Grain Mustard Pressing
Tarragon Emulsion, Apple & Frissee Salad,
Toasted Sour Dough - 8 (MGF)

Cod Fish Cake,
Braised Leek, Poached Hen Egg, Béarnaise Sauce - 8

Buffalo Mozzarella, Roasted Aubergine,
Pomegranate, Basil & Pine Nuts - 8 (V, MGF)

Salmon Tartar
Cucumber, Caviar, Saffron Aioli – 8.50 (MGF)

Mediterranean Tapas Board to Share
Salt and Pepper Squid, Port Glazed Chorizo,
Spanish Olives, Patatas Bravas, Serrano Ham,
Manchego Cheese, Crusty Bread – 17 (MGF)

Cat Classics
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Steak, Mushroom & Ale Pie,
Chips or Mash, Seasonal Vegetables – 14.75

Trenchmore Beef Burger,
Brioche Bun, Mature Cheddar Cheese,
Onion Jam, French Fries –14.75

Traditional Harveys Beer Battered Fish and Chips,
Crushed Peas, Tartar Sauce – 14.50

Other Main Courses
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Pan Fried Cod Loin,
Toulouse Sausage & Butterbean Cassoulet,
Black Cabbage -18

Wild Skate Wing,
Crushed Ratte Potatoes, Broccoli, Caper Butter -19 (MGF)

Slow Cooked Pork Belly,
Savoy Cabbage, Pear Compote
and Creamed Potato - 18 (GF)

Chargrilled Lamb Rump
Dauphinoise Potato, Braised Red Cabbage,
Lamb Sauce - 18 (GF)

Chickpea & Coriander Falafels,
Harissa Roasted Aubergine, Salted Peanut, Lime
Soy Yoghurt -14 (GF, VG)

Leek, Mushroom& Sussex Charmer
Thyme & Oat Crumble, Seasonal Greens - 14.50 (V)

Sides
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Garlic Bread – 3.50, Beer Bread – 3
Buttered Vegetables – 3.50
Mixed Leaf Salad – 3, Chips – 3.75

Desserts
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Passion Fruit Tart
White Chocolate Sorbet- 7

Spiced Victoria Plum and Bramley Apple Nut Crumble,
Crème Anglaise (V) - 8

Spiced Ginger Cake, Caramel Sauce,
Clotted Cream Ice Cream (V) - 7

Warm Chocolate Brownie,
Salt Caramel Ice Cream (V) – 7.50

Warm Rice Pudding,
Port Poached Pear, Honeycomb – 7.50 (GF)

Selection of Ice Creams 6.75
Coffee, Honeycomb, Chocolate, Vanilla (V, MGF)
Strawberry Sorbet (VG, MGF)

Selection of Local Artisan Cheeses & Biscuits - Homemade Chutney – 8.50 (V, MGF)
Sussex Camembert, Barcombe Blue, Sussex Crumble

Afters & ………
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Filter Coffee – 2.40
Double Espresso – 2.60
Cappuccino – 2.60
Latte – 2.70, Tea 2.30 (Please ask for selection)

Dessert Menu

Passion Fruit Tart
White Chocolate Sorbet- 7

Spiced Ginger Cake
Banana Caramel Sauce, Clotted Cream Ice Cream - 7

Warm Chocolate Brownie
Salt Caramel Ice Cream – 7.50

Spiced Victoria Plum and Bramley Apple Nut Crumble
Crème Anglaise – 8

Warm Rice Pudding,
Port Poached Pear, Honeycomb – 7.50 (GF)

Selection of Ice Creams – 6.75
Coffee, Honeycomb, Chocolate, Vanilla
Strawberry Sorbet

Savouries
Selection of Local Artisan Cheeses & Biscuits - Homemade Chutney – 8.50

Sussex Camembert
A creamy mushroom earthy tasting cheese with a natural white edible rind. Made from cow's milk.

Barcombe Blue
Is covered in an attractive natural mould ripened rustic rind. The deep yellow moist interior is spread with dark blue – green veins. It has a rich blue taste, smooth buttery texture with a melt in the mouth flavour, without the harshness associated with some blue cheese.

Sussex Crumble
A creamy tasting cheese with slight citrus undertones and a hint of nut, in a natural edible rind.
A cow's milk cheese.

Ports
Ramos Pinto “Collector” 75ml 4.50 19.50% Alc Vol
Ramos Pinto 10 Year Tawny “Quinta de Ervamoira” 75ml 8.00 20% Alc Vol

Dessert Wine
Santa Julia Tardio, Torrentes, 2012
Mendoza, Argentina 125ml 6.25 12% Alc Vol
500ml 18
This wine exudes intense aromas of over matured fruits, honey and dried fruits like pears, apricots and peaches. It is a sweet, unctuous in the mouth, silky, with balanced acidity. Complex and long finish.

Elysium Black Muscat, California, USA 125ml 8.50 15% Alc Vol 375ml 25
One of the very few black muscats. Elysium is Greek for Heaven, a fitting association for this excellent wine made by Andrew Quady. One of the few wines that can stand up to Chocolate Puddings, or try it poured over Vanilla Ice Cream, for the ultimate after-dinner treat!

Coffee – 2.40
Double Espresso - 2.60
Cappuccino – 2.60
Latte – 2.70
Tea and Herbal Infusions from Prince and Son -2.30 (please ask for selection)

Sunday Lunch Menu

Light Bites

Roasted Red Pepper Houmous, Crackers – 3.70
Port Glazed Chorizo, Warm Bread – 4
Salt & Pepper Squid, Sweet Chilli Sauce – 4.75
Ham Hock Nuggets, Picalli Ketchup – 3.50

Starters

Soup of the day, Beer Bread – 6.25
Chorizo Scotch Egg, Celeriac Remoulade, Apple Salad – 8.00
Haddock Fishcake, Salsa Verde, Aioli - 7.50
Crispy Salt & Pepper Squid, Chorizo, Crayfish, Apple & Sweet Chilli Salad - 9
Torched Goats Cheese, Grape, Walnut, Celery & Apple Salad – 7.50
Steamed Asparagus, Poached Free Range Hen Egg, Hollandaise Sauce, Garlic & Bacon Crumb - 8

Mains

Trenchmore Prime Aged Beef Burger, Brioche Bun, Mature Cheddar Cheese, Onion Jam, French Fries – 14.75
Goats Cheese, Roasted Field Mushroom and Tomato Chutney Bruschetta, Pesto – 10.50
Roasted Trout Fillet, Sugar Snaps, Green Beans, Tender Stem Broccoli, Beurre Blanc & Jersey Royal New Potatoes - 18
Traditional Harveys Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Crushed Peas & Tartar Sauce – 14.50
Norfolk Banham Chargrilled Chicken, Bacon & Gem Lettuce Caesar Salad, Soft Boiled Egg and Anchovies – 13.75
Cauliflower, Crispy Brie, Chargrilled Artichoke, Beetroot & Apple, Parmesan -14

Our Roasts:

Roast Irish Sirloin of Beef - 17.50
Roasted Orchard Farm Pork; Loin, Shoulder & Belly - 17.50
Served with Honey Roasted Carrots, Cauliflower Cheese, Braised Red Cabbage,
Sussex Greens, Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Gravy

Side Orders:

Panache of Buttered Vegetables 3.00 Freshly Baked Bread – 2.50 Italian Sweet Green Olives 3.50
Garlic Bread – 3.25 Mixed Leaf Salad 3 Chips 3.50

Puddings – 7.00

Apple & Rhubarb Crumble, Crème Anglaise
Chocolate Brownie, Salted Caramel Ice-Cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Banana Caramel, Clotted Cream Ice-Cream
Salt Baked Pineapple, Lime Curd, Meringue, Coconut Sorbet
Selection of Ice Creams – Coffee, Honeycomb, Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry Sorbet
Selection of Artisan Cheeses & Biscuits - Homemade Chutney – 2.15 per piece

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New Years Eve at the Cat.........

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MENU

31st December 2018

Canapés

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Flamed & Cured Scottish Salmon, Cucumber Ketchup, Dill Mayonnaise

Surrey Beef Tartar, Crispy Quails Egg, Madeira Jelly, Caper Purée, Crispy Shallot

Heritage Beetroot, Innes Goats Curd, Comice Pear, Hazelnut

Sussex Wild Boar Scotch Egg, Bacon jam, Pink Lady Apple

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Pan Fried Stone bass, Jerusalem Artichoke, Pancetta, Samphire, Caviar Veloute

Saddle of Lamb, Crispy Shoulder, Boulanger Potato, Savoy cabbage

Pumpkin & Sage Risotto, Forest Mushroom, Walnut Pesto, Crispy Black cabbage

Guinea Hen, Braised Leg, Chargrilled Polenta, Broccoli

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Manjari 64% Chocolate Fondant, Salted Caramel, Almond Brittle

Brown Sugar Tart, Crème Fraiche, Black Sesame

Blackberry & Clementine Trifle

Selection of Sussex Artisan Cheeses

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Coffee, Tea or Herbal Infusion

The Price for this menu is £78

Christmas Dinner Menu 2018

Christmas Menu December 2018

Spiced Parsnip Soup
Chilli Oil Beer Bread

Buffalo Mozzarella, Roasted Aubergine, Pomegranate, Basil & Pine Nuts

Salmon Tartar
Cucumber, Caviar, Saffron Aioli

Ham Hock & Whole Grain Mustard Pressing
Tarragon Emulsion, Apple & Frissee Salad,
Toasted Sour Dough

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Breast of Sussex Turkey
Braised Leg, Pigs in Blankets, Chestnut and Cranberry Stuffing
Roast Potato, Braised Red Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Turkey Gravy

Pan Fried Cod Fillet
Toulouse Sausage & Butter Bean Cassoulet

Chargrilled Lamb Rump
Dauphinoise Potato, Braised Red Cabbage, Lamb Sauce

Leek & Sussex Charmer Thyme & Oat Crumble
Seasonal Greens

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Caramelised Passion Fruit Curd Tart
Praline, White Chocolate Sorbet

Salted Chocolate 54% Mousse, Marmalade Ice Cream

Steamed Christmas Pudding,
Crème Anglaise

Selection of Sussex Cheese and Biscuits
( £3.50 Supplement )
£8 as an additional course

Price for two courses £25.00
Price for three courses £31.00

Ports: Ramos Pinto “Collector” -3.50 (50ml)- Ramos Pinto 10 Year Tawny “Quinta de Ervamoira” - 6.50 (50ml)
Dessert Wine – Santa Julia Tardio – Mendoza, Argentina – 6.25 (125ml)
Freshly Ground Coffee – 2.40 - Double Espresso - 2.40 – Cappuccino – 4.30
Pot of Tea -2.30 (please ask for selection)

Address

The Cat Inn,
North Lane,
West Hoathly,
West Sussex,
RH19 4PP

Phone

(01342) 810369

thecatinn@googlemail.com

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