Nestled in the shadow of Whittington Castle, Kitchen at the Castle is a relaxed, welcoming space where good food and local heritage come together.
Start your morning slowly with a proper castle-side breakfast – from freshly baked toast and buttery croissants to hearty cooked breakfasts, smoked salmon, and perfectly brewed coffee. Whether you’re fuelling up for a walk, meeting friends, or simply taking a moment to enjoy the surroundings, breakfast here is unhurried and comforting.
As the day unfolds, our kitchen serves a tempting selection of lunchtime favourites inspired by classic café cooking. Think generously filled toasties, ciabattas, paninis and light bites, all made with care and ideal for dining in or taking away as you explore the grounds.
With views steeped in history and a menu focused on quality, simplicity and warmth, Kitchen at the Castle is the perfect place to pause, refuel and savour the moment.
THE TEA ROOM
OUR MENUS
For table reservations please email
kitchenatthecastle@hotmail.com
Breakfast
Start your day the castle way, with delicious, freshly prepared options to fuel your morning.
1. Tea or Coffee – £2.50
Choose from a selection of freshly brewed teas or rich, aromatic coffee.
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2. Castle Breakfast - 10.95
Two fried eggs, two rasher of bacon, sausage, mushrooms, baked beans, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast.
3. The Vegeterian - 10.95
Two fried eggs, two plant sausages, grilled tomato, hash browns, mushrooms, sauteed potatoes, baked beans & toast.
4. Smoked Salmon - 8.95
With scrambled eggs, on toasted white or seeded bloomer.
5. Toasted House Bread - 3.50
Two slices with butter & jam or marmalade.
12. Eggs Benedict - 8.50
Served with toasted muffin, ham, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce.
6. Eggs Royale - 8.90
Served with roasted muffin, smoked salmon & hollandaise sauce
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7. Eggs On Toast - 6.50
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8. Castle Breakfast Bap:
Double Bacon - 6.50
Double Bacon & Egg - 7.50
Pork Sausage - 6.50
Pork Sausage & Bacon - 750
Plant Sausage & Egg 6.50
Children’s Menu​
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Fried Egg, Bacon, Beans & Toast - 5.95
Kids Beans on Toast - 4.50
(Under 12'S Only)
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Pair any breakfast item with a freshly squeezed orange juice for just £2.50 extra.
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Breakfast served until 11:30am.
Lunchtime
Starters
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1. Soup of the Day – £6.95
Please ask your server for today’s freshly prepared soup, served with half a ciabatta.
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2. Italian Mixed Olives – £3.50
A simple selection of marinated Italian olives.
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3. Garlic Ciabatta Bread – £4.50
Warm garlic ciabatta, toasted until golden.
Add cheese for £1.00.
4. Italian Mixed Olives & Hummus – £7.50
Mixed olives served with smooth hummus and warm pitta bread.
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5. Chicken Liver Pâté – £6.95
Rich chicken liver pâté served with red onion chutney, rocket and herb oil.
6. Bruschetta Pomodoro – £6.95
Diced tomato, onion and garlic with spinach, basil pesto and olive oil on toasted ciabatta.
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7. Mushroom Funghi – £6.95
Creamy garlic and herb mushrooms served on toasted ciabatta with rocket.
8. Sausage Roll – £6.95
A classic golden sausage roll, freshly baked.
Lunchtime
Light Bites
All light bites are served with skin-on fries and a dressed salad, unless stated otherwise.
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Ciabattas
BLT – £9.95
Crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato in toasted ciabatta.
Cheese & Ham – £9.95
Mature cheddar and smoked ham, toasted until golden.
Hummus & Beetroot – £9.95
Smooth hummus with sweet beetroot in toasted ciabatta.
Beef Brisket – £11.95
Slow-cooked beef brisket, rich and flavourful.
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Rocket – £10.95
Smoked salmon with cream cheese and fresh rocket.
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Bloomer Sandwiches
Choose from white or brown bread.
Tuna Melt – £9.95
Tuna mayonnaise topped with melted cheese.
Ham & Cheese – £9.95
Smoked ham with melted mature cheddar.
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Rocket – £10.95
Classic smoked salmon with cream cheese and peppery rocket.
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Jacket Potatoes – £8.95
Choose from:
• Tuna Melt
• Cheese & Beans
• Piri Piri Chicken, Cheese & Peppers
• Sweet Thai Chicken & Cheese
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Panini
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Spinach – £9.95
Hot & Spicy Chicken, Jalapeño & Cheese – £9.95
Brie & Bacon – £9.95
Brie, Onion Chutney & Bacon – £9.95
Tomato, Spinach, Pesto & Cheese – £9.95
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Omelettes
Seasoned with salt, pepper and herbs. Served with French fries and a dressed salad.
Plain (V) – £8.95
Cheese (V) – £9.95
Mushroom (V) – £9.95
Extra topping – £1.20
Lunchtime
Mains
Castle Burger – £15.95
Two 4oz beef patties with bacon and melted cheddar, served in a sourdough bap with lettuce, tomato and onion, alongside skin-on fries and coleslaw.
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Linguine Arrabiata – £15.95
Linguine pasta with peppers, olives and chilli in a white wine, tomato and basil sauce, finished with Parmesan and rocket.
Add chicken for £1.50.
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Linguine Carbonara – £15.95
Linguine with pan-fried smoked pancetta and egg, cooked in the chef’s special white wine and garlic sauce, finished with Parmesan.
Add chicken for £1.00.
Linguine Seafood – £17.95
Smoked salmon, prawns and mussels in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce with cherry tomatoes and spinach.
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Linguine Pomodoro (Vegan) – £14.95
Cherry tomatoes, red peppers and pine nuts in a rich tomato and basil sauce.
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Sides
Skin-On Fries – £4.00
Mixed Olives – £3.50
Garlic Ciabatta Bread – £4.00
Add cheese for £1.00.
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Children’s Menu
Under 12s only. All children’s meals include apple or orange juice.
Linguine Tomato Pasta – £6.50
Chicken Nuggets, Fries & Baked Beans – £6.50
Beef Burger & Fries – £6.50
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Deserts
Chef’s Cheesecake – £7.50
Please ask your server for today’s cheesecake, served with vanilla ice cream.
Sticky Toffee Pudding – £7.50
Soaked dates in a rich toffee sauce, served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Bread & Butter Pudding – £7.50
Layers of bread and butter with sultanas in a vanilla custard, served with vanilla ice cream.
Three Scoops of Ice Cream – £7.50
Please ask for today’s selection.
CASTLE FAVOURITES
Breakfast Favourite
Eggs Benedict - 8.50
Served with toasted muffin, ham, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce.