Join Lisa and her Café Torch team for the perfect appetiser for any live show or broadcast entertainment with their delicious pre-theatre meals.
Our scrumptious seasonal menus are available 2 hours prior to evening events, as well as for lunches before Wednesday Midweek Matinees.
January Menu
Starters
Blue cheese and walnut spread, sourdough cracker, honey
Potato, savoy cabbage and smoked bacon soup, bread, salted butter
Garlic and parsley butter prawn bruschetta
Main course
Chicken arrabbiata stew with parmesan dumplings, tender stem broccoli and green beans.
Aubergine and lentil vegetarian chili with rice , mashed avocado, sour cream, and nachos
Salmon fish cakes, parsley sauce , new potatoes , tender stem broccoli and green beans
Dessert
Apple crumble with crème fraiche
Creamy Orange mousse
Chocolate panna cotta
Main £16.95
Two course £23.95
Three course £28.95
Pre-booking is essential
February Menu
Starters
Calamari with garlic mayo and paprika salt
Cheddar and serrano ham arancini with garlic mayo
Baked roasted tomato, garlic and whipped feta dip, served warm with toasted bread
Main course
Slow cooked beef ragu with rosemary roasted potatoes, green beans and tender stem broccoli
Seafood chowder, with prawns, smoked haddock, salmon and cod served with bread and sea salt butter
Mushroom stuffed with a mustard and cheddar rarebit, served with rocket and pickle dressing with rosemary roasted potatoes
Dessert
Sticky toffee pudding with cream
Champagne and raspberry posset with shortbread hearts
Lemon roulade
Main £16.95
Two course £23.95
Three course £28.95
Pre-booking is essential
Wednesday Midweek Matinee / Broadcasts Menu
Café Torch will also be open with this daytime menu prior to afternoon live performances and broadcasts (before 6pm).
Bread, olives, hummus, balsamic and oil. £7.50 (VG) (V)
Creamy smoked salmon, leek and potato soup with crusty bread £8.00
Roasted cauliflower soup with crusty bread £8.00 (V)
Chicken, leek and bacon puff pastry pot pie with colcannon mashed potato and honey roasted carrots £15.95
Charcuterie platter, cured meats, chilli jam, bread, olives, hummus, garnish and dipping camembert £15.00pp
Spinach and dill pancakes with smoked salmon and cream cheese, with salad £13.95
Chicken and roasted red pepper koftas, flatbread, hummus and salad £14.50 (DF)
Battered cauliflower bites, spicy tomato dip, salad £13.00 (VG)
Tempura broccoli with vegan garlic mayonnaise and salad £13.00 (VG) (V)
Chicken and bacon carbonara with garlic toast £15.95
SANDWICHES/TOASTED CIABATTA SANDWICHES WITH SALAD & CRISPS £8.95
Smoked salmon, cucumber & cream cheese
Turkey, brie and cranberry
Brie and chutney (V)
Cheddar and onion (V)
Roasted red pepper & hummus (VG)
Gluten free bread available on request.
Please mention at the time of booking any intolerances or dietary requirements so reasonable adjustments to the menu can be made.
To book please contact Lisa at Café Torch on cafe@torchtheatre.co.uk
Did you know that you can also use our café/gallery space for private catering events?
- Conference lunches
- Afternoon teas
- Group dinners
- Birthdays
- Buffets
- Training day lunches
If this is something you would be interested in, please get in touch by emailing us at
Many thanks, Café Torch
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