Contemporary French Gastronomy
Our culinary repertoire is shaped by the micro-seasons of the British countryside and disciplined classic French craft. Every plate reflects balanced textures, unhurried stocks, and thoughtful restraint.
Ingredients sourced in accordance with sustainable British growers and French coastal artisans.
“The menu evolves subtly as morning market deliveries arrive from Somerset and Brittany.”
Culinary Team, Quendari VesselleDisciplined Foundations. Seasonal Intuition.
Dishes and market availability evolve periodically. Please inform your server of any specific preferences or allergen inquiries prior to ordering. All values indicated in GBP (£).
Starters · Entrées
Pâté de Campagne Maison
£18.50Rustic country terrine accented with thyme, green peppercorns, cornichons, spiced plum chutney, and warm brioche batons.
Pork shoulder, chicken liver, herbs de Provence, spiced plum reductionTarte Fine aux Champignons Sauvages
£17.00Crisp feuilletée pastry loaded with pan-seared girolles, black trumpet mushrooms, shallot purée, and delicate baby chervil.
Puff pastry, foraged wild mushrooms, shallot cream, fines herbesSalade de Chèvre Chaud
£16.50Warm crusted Sainte-Maure de Touraine goat’s cheese resting on bitter watercress, toasted walnuts, and aged lavender honey dressing.
Artisan goat's cheese, English watercress, English walnuts, wildflower honeyVeloutés & Soups
Velouté de Cèpes & Truffe d'Automne
£15.50Silken wild mushroom velouté, finished tableside with hazelnut foam and freshly planed black autumn truffle.
Cèpes, roasted hazelnut milk, French butter, autumn black truffleVelouté Maraîcher de Saison
£14.00Gentle purée of seasonal Somerset root vegetables, clarified herb oil, toasted pumpkin seed crunch, and crème fraîche.
Parsnips, young leeks, chervil oil, toasted seeds, cultured creamMain Courses · Plats Principaux
Bœuf Bourguignon Traditionnel
£34.00Prime grass-fed British beef braised unhurriedly for fourteen hours with pearl onions, smoked pancetta lardoons, and button cèpes.
British beef chuck, deep red reduction, smoked bacon, silverskin onionsConfit de Canard Croustillant
£31.00Slow-rendered Gressingham duck leg with shatteringly crisp skin, resting upon braised Puy lentils, wilted Swiss chard, and orange glaze.
Gressingham duck, green Puy lentils, Swiss chard, spiced Seville citrusSuprême de Volaille Rôti aux Herbes
£28.50Corn-fed chicken breast roasted on the bone with tarragon butter crust, sweet glazed parsnips, and light Madeira jus.
Corn-fed poultry, French tarragon, heritage parsnip, rich pan jusRatatouille Provençale & Panisse
£24.00Layered courgette, aubergine, and sweet Isle of Wight tomatoes stewed gently in cold-pressed olive oil, paired with crisp chickpea panisse.
Aubergines, heirloom tomatoes, Provencal herbs, chickpea panisseSide Dishes · Accompagnements
Gratin Dauphinois Traditionnel
£8.50Thinly mandolined King Edward potatoes baked slowly in double cream infused with garlic and fresh nutmeg.
Potatoes, double cream, roasted garlic, nutmeg, sea saltLégumes Verts au Beurre Noisette
£7.50Tender French fine beans and young garden peas tossed gently with browned nutty butter and flaked almonds.
Haricots verts, tender peas, browned butter, toasted almond flakesPommes de Terre Rôties au Romarin
£7.00Baby Charlotte potatoes roasted crisp with fresh garden rosemary sprigs, sea salt crystals, and confit garlic oil.
Charlotte potatoes, fresh rosemary, Maldon salt, cold-pressed olive oilDesserts & Patisserie
Crème Brûlée à la Vanille de Madagascar
£11.00Velvety baked custard enriched with real Madagascar vanilla bean seeds beneath a fragile sheet of caramelised sugar.
Double cream, free-range egg yolks, Bourbon vanilla, cane sugarTarte Tatin aux Pommes Confites
£12.50Upside-down caramelised Cox apples slowly baked on golden puff pastry, complemented by a quenelle of Isigny crème fraîche.
Braeburn & Cox apples, salted caramel butter, all-butter puff pastryFondant au Chocolat Noir Valrhona
£13.00Warm 70% dark Guanaja chocolate cake with a molten centre, paired with house-churned Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream.
Valrhona 70% dark chocolate, sweet cream butter, cocoa nibsMille-Feuille Croustillant
£12.00Triple layers of caramelised inverted puff pastry filled with light vanilla diplomat cream and roasted hazelnut praline.
Feuilletage inversé, crème diplomate, roasted hazelnut pralineCoffee, Infusions & Refreshments
Café Presse & Specialty Espresso
£4.50Single-origin beans roasted for Quendari Vesselle by artisan roasters; extracted as espresso, flat white, or French press service.
Fair-trade Arabica blend, steamed whole milk or oat alternativeInfusions de Thé & Menthe Fraîche
£5.00Whole-leaf loose teas comprising fragrant Bergamot Earl Grey, gentle Chamomile Blossom, or freshly steeped garden mint leaves.
Artisan whole leaves, English garden mint, filtered spring waterLimonade Maison & Agrumes Pressés
£6.50Hand-pressed Sicilian lemon and bergamot cordial infused with garden rosemary and charged with British sparkling mineral water.
Fresh lemon, bergamot peel, garden rosemary, sparkling spring waterEau Minérale Naturelle & Gazeuse
£5.00Selected bottled pure British and continental spring waters, available still or gently sparkling (750ml).
Pure natural mineral waterThe Visual Rhythm of French Plating & Still Life
A photographic glimpse into our kitchen's quiet cadence. Fresh produce, warm crumb, and attentive finishes.
Frequently Considered Details
Guidance regarding provenance, dietary adjustments, portions, and table arrangements.
How frequently do the dishes and seasonal preparations
rotate?
Our kitchen respects four primary seasonal chapters with subtle fortnightly shifts. These minor modifications reflect small-batch harvests from local English kitchen gardens and French maritime suppliers, ensuring every vegetable and cut is sampled at its natural optimum.
How are food allergies and specific ingredient
intolerances handled?
We maintain meticulous ingredient matrices for all thirteen main food allergens. Because all dishes are assembled within an active open kitchen, we ask guests with severe allergies to notify us in advance so our head chef may personally review preparation vessels and raw ingredients.
Are vegetarian and pescatarian options fully represented
across courses?
Yes. French gastronomy possesses a profound celebration of garden produce, from slow-simmered ratatouille and wild mushroom tarts to goat’s cheese soufflés. Dedicated vegetarian compositions receive identical culinary complexity and care as our braised meats.
Can smaller portions or tailored dishes be arranged for
children?
Families are warmly welcomed. Rather than offering commercial children’s menus, our brigade happily prepares scaled portions of our roasted poultry, potato gratin, or house-made soups with simplified garnishes upon request.
What dining provisions exist for private groups and shared
parties?
For parties of six or more guests, our team coordinates a bespoke multi-course format to ensure synchronized service and unhurried culinary progression. Please consult our team in advance via our contact page to review available dates.
Are botanical pairings and artisanal beverages
thoughtfully paired?
In accordance with our house hospitality values, we craft bespoke pressed herb cordials, cold-macerated berry infusions, and delicate single-estate loose teas calibrated to mirror the acidity and tannins of classic dining accompaniments.
Require tailored advice regarding an upcoming visit or bespoke menu curation?
Ask Our Team About Dining Arrangements