MENUS

  • A La Carte (Sample)

    Week Ending 16th February 2025

    Three Courses £64.95

    selection of homemade breads & petits fours included

    STARTERS
    velouté of Jerusalem artichoke

    with a poached hen’s egg (v)

    compression of pig’s head

    with sauce gribiche, honey mustard dressing, capers, gherkins & crispy pig’s ears

    octopus carpaccio

    with chipotle mayonnaise & avocado purée

    grilled Cornish red mullet

    with black olive tapenade, red mullet sauce & red pepper caviar

    poached white asparagus

    with truffle butter sauce, gremolata crumbs & pea gel (v)

    MAINS
    pan-fried Henden Manor Estate fallow venison

    with braised red cabbage, chanterelle mushrooms, pancetta, braised shoulder & venison jus

    roast Saxon free-range chicken

    with Anna potato, creamed chestnut mushrooms, calçot onion, braised wing & chicken jus

    grilled Cornish monkfish

    with sautéed spinach, Fowey mussel bourride & buttered monk’s beard

    steamed Skrei cod

    with ètuvée of leeks, truffled potato gnocchi & black truffle butter sauce

    crisp cauliflower cheese croustillant

    with caramelised cauliflower romanesco. hazelnut emulsion & hazelnut dressing (v)

    MIBRASA CHARCOAL OVEN
    Australian Angus ribeye 350gr

    with béarnaise sauce (supp £19.00)

    fillet of 30 days aged Cumbrian beef 220gr

    with béarnaise sauce (supp £19.00)

    SIDES – £5.85 each
    Green beans

    with shallot butter

    Braised Red Cabbage
    Potato purée

    with olive oil

    Crisp Anna potatoes

    with aged parmesan

    Mibrasa grilled ratte potatoes

    with caper & samphire butter

    DESSERTS
    Manjari chocolate black forest gateaux

    cherry sorbet & white chocolate aero

    cardamon panna cotta

    with blood orange, toasted pistachios, extra virgin olive oil & blood orange sorbet

    Yorkshire rhubarb mille-feuille

    with vanilla crémeux & rhubarb sorbet

    Warm almond financier

    with poached conference pears, praline crémeux, sesame tuile, pear & ginger sorbet

    Selection of five cheeses

    from the trolley with fruit toast, sourdough crackers & spiced apple chutney (supp £5.95)

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    Should you have an allergy of any kind, please advise the waiting staff. Whilst every effort is made to be extremely careful, it is with regret that we cannot guarantee any of our food/drinks will be free of any traces of allergens, including peanuts.

    “An optional 7.5% service charge will be applied to your bill. 100% of the service charge is distributed fairly and transparently among all staff” . All prices include VAT.

  • Brasserie Menu (Sample)

    The Chapter One Brasserie offers accessible dining with a simple menu to satisfy any diner. Blending informality with cooking finesse, the Brasserie sits stylishly next to the main restaurant. It is food you want to eat any lunchtime in a relaxed setting with extremely good-value prices and great hospitality.

    Wednesday and Thursday
    Lunch 12 noon to 2.30pm
    Dinner: 6.30 to 9.00pm

    Friday and Saturday
    Lunch: 12 noon to 3pm
    Dinner: 6.00 to 9.30pm

    Sample Menu
    NIBBLES
    green olives (vegan)
    £4.95
    mixed spiced nuts
    £4.95
    mixed bread basket

    with Abernethy butter

    £5.95
    Maldon rock oysters

    dressed Thai style

    £3.95 each
    6 mini tuna tacos

    with sesame, chili, coriander & citrus ponzu dressing

    £16.95
    roast mini chorizo

    with aioli

    £10.75
    crispy Korean chicken bites

    with honey & sriracha sauce

    £10.95
    STARTERS
    velouté of potimarron (v)
    £10.75
    warm scotch egg

    with celeriac remoulade & pea cress salad

    £14.95
    grilled Cornish mackerel

    grilled sourdough, courgette tzatziki & pickled shallots

    £14.50
    beetroot & goat’s curd salad (v)

    compressed celery, toasted pine nuts & honey lemon dressing

    £15.95
    endive & blue cheese salad (v)

    with walnuts & apples

    £12.75
    PASTA & RISOTTO
    braised venison mafalde

    with aged parmesan, sage & olive oil

    £15.95
    risotto of wild mushrooms

    with aged parmesan & créme fraiche

    £15.95
    MAINS
    battered fish & chips

    with tartar sauce

    £22.50
    pan-fried bream

    potato purée & green beans

    £21.50
    baked fallow venison pie

    with venison bordelaise sauce

    £22.50
    braised beef pie

    with puff pastry

    £21.95
    free range chicken milanese

    rocket, capers & parmesan

    £21.95
    MIBRASA CHARCOAL OVEN
    Australian prime ribeye (350g)
    £51.95
    Cumbrian shorthorn beef fillet (250g)
    £51.95
    Cumbrian shorthorn chateaubriand (600g) for two people to share
    £69.95
    35 day aged Hereford côte de boeuf (800g) for two people to share
    £85.00
    (béarnaise or bordelaise sauce – additional £3.00)
    grilled sea bass on the bone

    grilled tenderstem broccoli with miso & harissa dressing

    £23.50
    baby chicken

    lemon, thyme & green beans

    £23.50
    beef burger* & skinny chips

    bacon, Monterey Jack cheese & Cajun ketchup

    £21.50
    SIDES – £5.85 each
    potato & olive oil purée
    triple cooked or skinny chips
    green beans with shallot butter
    chargrilled tenderstem broccoli

    with sesame & soya dressing

    Mibrasa grilled ratte potatoes

    with caper & samphire butter

    DESSERTS
    glazed vanilla crème brûlée
    £10.75
    warm chocolate fondant

    with vanilla ice cream

    £10.75
    warm sticky toffee pudding

    pecan caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream

    £10.75
    selection of five cheeses with fruit toast

    sourdough crackers & spiced apple chutney

    £17.75
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    *Burgers served well done only.
    Should you have an allergy of any kind, please advise the waiting staff. A menu detailing allergens is available upon request.

    Whilst every effort is made to be extremely careful, it is with regret that we cannot guarantee any of our food/drinks will be free of any traces of allergens, including peanuts.

    “An optional 7.5% service charge will be applied to your bill. 100% of the service charge is distributed fairly and transparently among all staff” . All prices include VAT.

  • Menu Du Jour

    Three courses
    £39.95

    Selection of homemade breads included

    STARTERS
    velouté of leek & potato

    with extra virgin olive oil (v)

    grilled mackerel

    with toasted sourdough & tzatziki

    venison cottage pie

    with horseradish espuma & toasted sourdough croutons

    MAINS
    baked Henden Estate fallow venison pithivier

    with potato purée, tenderstem broccoli, cavolo nero & venison jus

    pan-fried Scottish salmon

    with étuvée of leeks, parmentier potatoes, brown shrimp & beurre noisette

    crisp Anna potato

    with steamed leeks, calçots, romesco sauce & hazelnut dressing (v)

    DESSERTS
    pecan parfait

    with preserved Kentish raspberries, peanut tuile, praline crémeux & raspberry sorbet

    rhubarb bakewell tart

    with rhubarb sorbet

    Selection of three cheeses

    with fruit toast, sourdough crackers & spiced apple chutney (supp £3.50)

    .

    Should you have an allergy of any kind, please advise the waiting staff. A menu detailing allergens is available on request.

    Whilst every effort is made to be extremely careful, it is with regret that we cannot guarantee any of our food/drinks will be free of any traces of allergens, including peanuts.

    “An optional 7.5% service charge will be applied to your bill. 100% of the service charge is distributed fairly and transparently among all staff”. All prices include VAT.

  • Sunday Lunch (Sample)

    Nibbles
    mixed spiced nuts
    £4.95
    green olives
    £4.95
    Maldon rock oysters dressed Thai style
    £3.95 each
    STARTERS
    velouté of Jerusalem artichoke (v)
    £10.95
    venison cottage pie

    with potato & horseradish espuma & puffed rice

    £15.95
    ham hock terrine

    with celeriac remoulade & scotch egg

    £14.95
    crispy fishcake

    with tartar sauce & mixed salad

    £13.95
    endive & blue cheese salad

    with walnuts & apples (v)

    £12.75
    MAINS
    roast sirloin of Scottish beef

    roast potatoes, red cabbage, green beans, Yorkshire pudding &red wine jus
    (extra bordelaise sauce – additional £3)

    £27.95
    crispy pork loin

    potato puree, hispi cabbage, apple puree & pork jus

    £19.95
    venison pithivier

    with potato purée, tenderstem broccoli, cavolo nero & carrot purée

    £21.95
    pan-fried Scottish salmon

    with crushed potatoes & warm tartar sauce

    £22.95
    pan-fried bream

    with étuvée of leeks & bouillabaisse sauce

    £22.95
    baked pithivier of gratinated potato (V)

    with brie de Meaux & emulsion of wild mushroom

    £18.95
    MIBRASA GRILL
    Australian angus ribeye (350g)

    (béarnaise or bordelaise sauce – additional £3)

    £51.95
    fillet of 30 Days aged Cumbrian beef 250g

    (béarnaise or bordelaise sauce – additional £3)

    £51.95
    baby chicken

    lemon, thyme & green beans

    £23.50
    SIDES £5.85
    green beans

    with shallot butter

    crispy Anna potato

    with aged parmesan

    roast potatoes
    skinny chips
    triple cooked chips
    braised red cabbage
    grilled tenderstem broccoli
    DESSERTS
    glazed vanilla crème brûlée
    £10.95
    baked vanilla cheesecake

    vanilla crémeux, strawberries & white peach sorbet

    £10.95
    warm sticky toffee pudding

    with pecan caramel sauce, bread & butter ice cream

    £10.95
    warm chocolate fondant

    with vanilla ice cream

    £10.95
    selection of continental cheeses

    from the trolley

    £17.75
    .

    “An optional 7.5% service charge will be applied to your bill. 100% of the service charge is distributed fairly and transparently among all staff” .
    Should you have an allergy of any kind, please advise the waiting staff. A menu detailing allergens is available upon request.
    Whilst every effort is made to be extremely careful, it is with regret that we cannot guarantee any of our food/drinks will be free of any traces of allergens, including peanuts.
    All prices include VAT.

  • Canapés Party Menu (Sample)

    Canapés List £3.95 Per Canapé

    We recommend 3 canapés per person prior to your three-course meal. Minimum quantity is 10 per Canapé
    Canapé only functions minimum of 10 Canapés per person.

    Hot & Cold Canapés – £3.95
    crisp curried cauliflower samosa
    wild mushroom arancini

    with aged parmesan

    deep fried Maldon rock oysters

    with dill mayonnaise (supp 50p)

    smoked salmon

    with cream cheese and chives on pumpernickel bread

    freshly shucked Maldon rock oysters

    with Thai dressing

    roast Mini spicy chorizo

    with aioli mayonnaise

    mini lamb koftas

    with tzatziki

    ham hock cheese and Pommery mustard croquetas
    warm croque monsieur

    (toasted ham, Gruyère cheese and Dijon mustard)

    baked Henden Estate venison turnovers

    with cranberry sauce

    mini fish cakes

    with tartar sauce

    warm tomato tart

    with basil pesto

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    cordial green olives
    £6.50
    mixed spiced nuts
    £5.60
  • Party Menu

    FUNCTION MENUS 2025 (Available January – November)

    Please choose three starters, three main courses (including vegetarian option) and three desserts from the list below. These will then need to be pre-chosen by your guests, we will need to know final quantities of each dish of each guest at least 10 working days prior to your function.

    STARTERS
    velouté of green pea (v) (available Apr-Jul)
    £14.95
    velouté of curried cauliflower (v)
    £14.95
    lobster ravioli

    with sautéed spinach and a lobster cognac sauce

    £25.95
    carpaccio of Galacian octopus

    with avocado purée and chipotle mayonnaise

    £19.50
    terrine of chicken and ham hock

    with baby gem Caesar salad and pancetta crumb

    £18.50
    Chapter One oak smoked salmon

    with a warm crumpet, creme fraiche and pickled cucumber

    £19.50
    Chapter One oak smoked salmon

    with lemon mayonnaise and lemon in muslin

    £19.50
    Lake District farmer’s beef tartar

    with Cajun ketchup, egg yolk, smoked mayonnaise and game chips

    £21.95
    salt baked heirloom beetroot and goats curd salad

    with pickled beetroot, compressed celery and toasted pine nuts (v)

    £17.95
    English asparagus

    with crispy hen’s egg, parmesan and pea cress salad (May & June only) (v)

    £19.95
    miso glazed aubergine

    with a tomato and pine nut couscous salad (vegan)

    £17.95
    risotto of wild mushrooms

    with parmesan and crème fraîche (v)

    £16.95
    risotto of basil pesto

    with confit tomatoes, parmesan and basil cress (v)

    £16.95
    burrata

    with Romesco sauce and a warm honey toasted sourdough (v)

    £19.50
    warm Henden Estate venison cottage pie

    with a warm potato and horseradish espuma with crisp garlic croutons

    £17.50
    MAINS
    roast breast of free-range chicken

    with potato gnocchi, steamed leeks and a wild mushroom cream sauce

    £36.95
    roast rump of Kentish lamb

    with sautéed spinach, tenderstem broccoli, crisp Anna potato and lamb jus

    £37.95
    Lake District farmer’s aged beef Wellington

    with potato fondant, crushed cauliflower and Bordelaise sauce

    £44.00
    steamed cod

    with ètuvée of leeks, brown shrimp and spring onion butter sauce

    £36.50
    grilled monkfish

    with sautéed spinach, Fowey mussel bourride sauce and samphire pakoras

    £41.00
    pan-fried black bream

    with crushed potatoes, warm tartar sauce and crispy batter bits

    £35.50
    baked onion tatin

    with roasted seasonal root vegetables, onion purée and pickled walnuts (v)

    £32.50
    croustillant of cauliflower cheese

    with caramelised cauliflower, hazelnut dressing and Twineham Grange sauce

    £35.50
    roast sirloin of beef (*Sunday lunch only)

    with roast potatoes, red cabbage, green beans, Yorkshire pudding and Bordelaise sauce

    £35.00
    SIDES
    potato purée
    £6.95
    green beans

    with shallot butter

    £6.95
    braised red cabbage
    £6.95
    Vichy carrots
    £6.95
    DESSERTS
    warm sticky toffee pudding

    with candied pecan nuts and vanilla ice cream

    £14.95
    glazed vanilla crème brûlée
    £13.95
    black forest gateaux

    with cherry sorbet and white chocolate aero

    £14.95
    iced peanut parfait

    with raspberry sauce, peanut tuille and raspberry sorbet

    £13.95
    carpaccio of pineapple

    pineapple with chilli, lime and coconut panna cotta (vegan)

    £14.50
    warm Bakewell tart

    with vanilla ice cream and creme anglaise

    £14.95
    selection of five artisan cheeses

    with sourdough, fruit wafers and spiced apple chutney

    £21.50
    Children’s Party Menu

    £28.95

    cream of tomato soup
    tomato and mozzarella salad

    with basil pesto

    melon and Parma ham
    josper grilled fillet steak

    chips and béarnaise sauce

    grilled baby chicken

    potato purée and green beans

    baked mac and cheese

    with crudités

    fish and chips

    with tartar sauce

    hot chocolate fondant

    and vanilla ice cream

    warm sticky toffee pudding

    pecan nuts and vanilla ice cream

    selection of either ice cream or sorbet
Location

CHAPTER ONE RESTAURANT LTD.
Farnborough Common
Locksbottom, Orpington
Kent BR6 8NF

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Chapter One Restaurant Locksbottom Orpington Kent, south London one of the best restaurants a perfect place to meet, to eat and to drink.
RESERVATION HOURS
LUNCH
Wednesday to Thursday
12:00 - 2:00pm

Friday to Saturday
12.00 - 2:30pm

Sunday
12:00 - 3:00pm

DINNER
Wednesday to Thursday
6:30pm - 9:00pm

Friday to Saturday
6:00pm - 9:30pm

Restaurant Closed
Monday and Tuesday
Chapter One Restaurant Locksbottom Orpington Kent, south London one of the best restaurants a perfect place to meet, to eat and to drink.