- Pre-Theatre Set Menu
- Christmas Menu
- Á la carte menu
- Lighter menu
- Sample Sunday Menu
- NYE 1st sitting
- NYE 2nd Sitting
PURCHASES SET MENU
Two Courses £25.95 Three Courses £29.95
(Not Available on orders taken after 6.30 pm on Friday & Saturday nights)
(Not available over Event Weekends)
TO START
Soup of the Day
With Home-Made Bread (GF)(V)(ve)
Pickled Beetroot and Quinoa Salad
Goats Cheese | Crispy Kale | Beetroot Water Vinaigrette (GF)(V)
Tuna Loin
Dashi Gel | Avocado Puree | Pickled Kohlrabi | Coriander (GF)
Sauteed Breast of Partridge
Blackberry Compote | Celeriac Puree | Partridge Leg Bon Bon | Game Jus (gf)
MAIN COURSE
Beer Battered Fish of the Day
Triple Cooked Chips | Crushed Peas | Tartare Sauce | Lemon Wedge
Sauteed Calves Liver
Chive Mash | Parsnip Puree | Bacon Jam | Spinach | Red Wine Jus (gf)
Oven Baked Fillet of Chalk Stream Trout
Topped with a Red Pepper Crust | Pea Risotto | Tender Stem Broccoli | Herb Oil (gf)
Sauteed King Oyster Mushroom
Onion Tart Tatin | Buttered Spinach | Carrot Puree | Herb Oil | Blue Cheese Crumb | Mushroom Sauce (gf)(V)
TO FINISH
(Daily-made Vegan Sorbets are also available)
Chocolate Macaron
Nutella | Chantilly | Gingerbread Ice Cream (Contains Nuts)
Banana Tart Tatin
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Caramel Sauce
Set Vanilla Cream
Apple Crumble | Apple Caramel | Granny Smith Apple Sorbet
Selection of Local English and French Cheese
Quince Jelly | Grapes | Artisan Biscuits (gf)(Contains Nuts)(£6 Supplement)
V/v = Vegetarian/Can be Vegetarian | GF/gf = Gluten-Free/Can be Gluten-Free | VE/ve = Vegan/Can be Vegan | Contains Nuts
(A 12.5% discretionary Service Charge will be added to your bill)
PURCHASES CHRISTMAS SET MENU
Two Courses £34.95 Three Courses £39.95
(Not Available on orders taken after 6.30 pm)
TO START
Jerusalem Artichoke Velouté
Parmesan Croutons | Artichoke Crisp | White Truffle Oil (gf)(V)
Chicken Liver Parfait
Plum Jam | Dressed Salad | Pickled Red Onions | Apricot Gel | Sourdough Croute (gf)
Coconut Crusted Tiger Prawn
Fresh Chilli | Kohlrabi and Radish Salad | Tomato and Chilli Jam (gf)
Pickled Beetroots
Whipped Goats Cheese | Basil Pesto | Candied Almonds | Balsamic Dressing (GF)(V)(ve)
MAIN COURSE
Ballentine of Turkey
Cranberry, Apricot and Chestnut Stuffing | Roast Potatoes | Pigs in Blankets | Seasonal Vegetables | Turkey Jus (gf)
Sauteed Fillet of Beef
Mushroom Gratin | Dauphinoise Potatoes | Spinach | Crispy Onions | Light Pepper Sauce (GF)(£7 Supplement)
Pan Fried Fillet of Sea Bass
Basil Mash Potato | Tender Stem Broccoli | Romesco Sauce | Herb Oil (GF)
Roasted Butternut Squash and Parmesan Arancini
Ratatouille Sauce | Rocket and Shaved Parmesan Salad | Truffle Oil (gf)(V)
TO FINISH
(Daily Made Vegan Sorbets are also Available)
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Panettone Ice Cream | Toffee Sauce
Warm Chocolate Brownie
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Salted Caramel | White Chocolate Soil (GF)
Frozen Blackberry Parfait
Green Apple Sorbet | Creme Anglaise | Cinnamon Shortbread Crumb (gf)
Selection of Local English Cheese
Quince Jelly | Grapes | Biscuits (£5 Supplement)(gf)
V/v = Vegetarian/Can be Vegetarian | GF/gf = Gluten-Free/Can be Gluten-Free | VE/ve = Vegan/Can be Vegan | Contains Nuts
(A 12.5% discretionary Service Charge will be added to your bill)
Á La Carte Starters
Soup of the Day
With Home-Made Bread (GF)(V)(ve) £8.95
Tuna Loin
Dashi Gel | Avocado Puree | Pickled Kohlrabi | Coriander (GF) £9.95
Sauteed Sea Scallops
Pea à la Francaise | Crispy Pancetta (GF) £14.50
Local Crab and Sweetcorn Arancini
Burnt Leek Emulsion | Pickled Beetroot | Pickled Fennel (gf) £14.50
Pickled Beetroot and Quinoa Salad
Goats Cheese | Crispy Kale | Beetroot Water Vinegarette (GF)(V) £9.95
Braised Pork Cheeks
Crispy Leeks | Caramelised Apple | Apple Puree | Pork Jus (GF) £12.50
Marinated Local Heritage Tomatoes
Burrata | Basil Pesto | Candied Walnuts (GF)(V)(ve)(Contains Nuts) £9.95
Sauteed Breast of Partridge
Blackberry Compote | Parsnip Puree | Bon Bon | Game Jus (gf) £9.95
V/v = Vegetarian/Can be Vegetarian | GF/gf = Gluten-Free/Can be Gluten-Free | VE/ve = Vegan/Can be Vegan | Contains Nuts
Á La Carte Mains
Beef Wellington
Wrapped with Parma Ham, Chive Pancake and Mushroom Duxelles | Dauphinoise Potatoes | Tender Stem Broccoli | Buttered Spinach | Roasted Shallots | Crispy Onions | Red Wine Jus £35.00
Catch of the Day
Vegetable Glass Noodles | Tempura Soft Shell Crab | Rainbow Chard | Miso Broth (gf) £32.50
Chargrilled 6oz Fillet Steak
Triple Cooked Chips| Rocket and Parmesan Salad | Peppercorn Sauce (gf) £30.50
Medallions of Venison
Truffled Croissant Pudding | Braised Spiced Red Cabbage | Mushroom Puree | Game Sauce £30.50
Sauteed Calves Liver
Chive Mash | Parsnip Puree | Bacon Jam | Curly Kale | Red Wine Jus (gf) £25.95
Oven Baked Loin of Hake
Topped with a Red Pepper Crust | Pea Risotto | Tender Stem Broccoli | Herb Oil (gf) £25.95
Sauteed King Oyster Mushroom
Onion Tart Tatin | Buttered Spinach | Carrot Puree | Herb Oil | Blue Cheese Crumb | Mushroom Sauce (V) £23.95
Side Dishes
Parmesan and Truffle Fries £6.00 (v)
Selection of Greens £6.00 (V)
Rocket and Parmesan Salad £5.00 (v)
French Fries £ 5.00 (v)
V/v = Vegetarian/Can be Vegetarian | GF/gf = Gluten-Free/Can be Gluten-Free | VE/ve = Vegan/Can be Vegan | Contains Nuts
SOMETHING SWEET
Salted Caramel and White Chocolate Fondant
Yogurt Sorbet | Nibbed Almond Crisp £12.50 (Please allow 20 minutes)
Custard Tart
Raspberry Sorbet | Grated Nutmeg | Fresh Raspberries (V) £9.50
Chocolate Marquise
Frangelico Ice Cream | Nibbed Cocoa Tuile (V)(Contains Nuts) £10.50
Banana Tart Tatin
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Caramel Sauce £8.50
Chocolate Macaron
Nutella | Chantilly | Gingerbread Ice Cream £8.50
Vanilla and Port Poached Pears
Compote of Berries | Apple and Elderflower Sorbet (V)(gf)(ve) £8.50
Set Vanilla Cream
Apple Crumble | Apple Caramel | Granny Smith Apple Sorbet £8.50
Homemade Ice Creams or Sorbets
Passionfruit Coulis | Chocolate Crumb (gf)(ve) £7.50
Selection of English and French Cheese
Quince Jelly | Celery | Grapes | Biscuits (gf)(Contains Nuts) £13.50
V/v = Vegetarian/Can be Vegetarian | GF/gf = Gluten-Free/Can be Gluten-Free | VE/ve = Vegan/Can be Vegan | Contains Nuts
(A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill)
DESSERT WINE
Sauternes, La Fleur d’Or Bordeaux, France 2013
A stunning mixture of orangey acidity and floral, grapey aromas then direct and
surprisingly sweet on the palate!
125ml £9.95 • 375ml Bottle £29.50
Vinsanto, Marchesi Antinori Tuscany, Italy | 2018
This Historic Dessert wine shows generous, complex aromas with hints of honey and dried fruit.
375ml Bottle £62.00
LIGHTER MENU
(Not Available on orders taken after 6.30 pm on Friday & Saturday nights)
Beer Battered Fish of the Day
Triple Cooked Chips | Crushed Peas | Homemade Tartare Sauce £19.95
Salad of 5 Roasted King Scallops with Bacon
Rocket | Avocado | Artichoke | Tomatoes | Garlic and Rosemary Butter (GF) £22.50
Warm Chicken Salad
Parmesan | Rocket | Tomatoes | Honey and Mustard Dressing (GF) £17.50
“Superfood Salad”
Pomegranate | Avocado | Seeds | Spinach | Feta | Quinoa | House Dressing (V)(GF)(ve) £14.50
Steak House Salad
Sliced Rib-Eye| Artichokes | Avocado | Sun Blushed Tomatoes | Roquefort Cheese | Garlic Dressing (GF) £19.50
Oak Smoked Salmon and Marinated Crayfish
Avocado | Chervil Crème Fraiche
Open Sandwich £12.95 Salad £17.95 (GF)
Rosemary and Honey Glazed Camembert
Red Onion Chutney | Fresh Homemade Bread (gf) £12.50
Crispy Whitebait
Homemade Tartare Sauce £8.50
Tapas Meat and Fish Sharer
Pickles | Fresh Homemade Bread (gf) £16.50
V/v = Vegetarian/Can be Vegetarian | GF/gf = Gluten-Free/Can be Gluten-Free | ve=Can be Vegan
(A 12.5% discretionary Service Charge will be added to your bill)
Sample Sunday Menu
(Please note menu items will differ each week)
TO START
Soup of the Day
With Home-Made Bread (GF)(V)(ve) £8.95
Gin Cured Chalk Stream Trout
Compressed Cucumber | Caper Popcorn | Chervil and Lime Creme Fraiche | Herb Oil (GF) £9.95
Smoked Salmon & Crayfish Salad
Avocado Puree | Marie Rose Sauce (GF) £9.95
Sauteed Sea Scallops
Pea a la Francaise | Crispy Pancetta (GF) £14.50
Local Crab and Sweetcorn Arancini
Burnt Leek Emulsion | Pickled Beetroot | Pickled Fennel (gf) £14.50
MAIN COURSE
Roasted Rump of Beef
Roast Potatoes | Yorkshire Pudding | Seasonal Vegetables | Roasting Gravy (gf) £24.50
Roasted Rump of Lamb
Roast Potatoes | Yorkshire Pudding | Seasonal Vegetables | Roasting Gravy (gf) £26.50
Breast of Chicken
Roast Potatoes | Yorkshire Pudding | Seasonal Vegetables | Roasting Gravy (gf) £23.95
Sauteed Fillet of Sea Bream
Sauteed Mid Potatoes | Courgette Ribbons | Charred Corn | Beurre Noisette (GF) £23.95
Summer Vegetable Risotto
Crispy Halloumi | Salsa Verdi (gf)(V)(ve) £22.95
DESSERT
Sussex and Hampshire Cheese
Quince Jelly | Black Grapes | Artisan Biscuits (gf)(Contains Nuts) £12.95
Chocolate Pannacotta
Macerated Strawberries | Vanilla Ice Cream (GF) £8.50
Vanilla and Port Poached Pear
Summer Berry Compote | Apple and Elderflower Sorbet (gf)(ve) £7.50
Glazed Passionfruit Tart
Mango Sorbet | Mango Salsa £9.50
Frozen Raspberry Parfait
Meringue Crumb | Raspberry Sorbet (GF) £8.50
V/v = Vegetarian/Can be Vegetarian | GF/gf = Gluten-Free/Can be Gluten-Free | VE/ve = Vegan/Can be Vegan | Contains Nuts
(A 12.5% discretionary Service Charge will be added to your bill)
New Years Eve 1st Sitting
3 Courses – £65.00 Per Person
To Start, enjoy a glass of Award Winning Ashling Park Cuvee on us!
TO START
Scallop and Lobster Ravioli
Buttered Spinach | Lobster Bisque | Finger Lime | Herb Oil
or
Tempura Tender Stem Broccoli
Katsu Curry Sauce | Pomegrante Pearls | Roasted Peanuts
or
Home-Smoked Breast of Duck
Ballontine of Foie Gras | Mandarin Gel | Pickles | Homemade Granola
MAIN COURSE
Pinenut Crusted Fillet of Halibut
Tempura Soft Shell Crab | Crushed Ratte Potatoes | Buttered Spinach | Pea Puree | Saffron Beurre Blanc
or
‘A Tasting of English Pork’
Champ Potatoes | Savoy Cabbage | Roasted Carrot | Burnt Apple Puree | Truffled Carrot Puree | Red Wine Jus
or
Wild Mushroom Tortellini
Buttered Spinach | Parmesan Crisps | Mushroom Sauce
TO FINISH
Assiette of Puddings for Two
Finished with Home Made Ice Creams and Sorbets
or
A Selection of French and English Cheese for Two
Artisan Biscuits | Quince Jelly | Grapes | Celery
(A 12.5% discretionary Service Charge will be added to your bill)
New Years Eve 2nd Sitting
5 Courses – £95.00 Per Person
2nd Sitting Accompanied by our Resident DJ
Snacks
Crab Arancini
Saffron Aioli
Beef Tartare
Gem Lettuce
Hoisin Duck Bao Bun
Compressed Cucumber | Spring Onion | Coriander
TO START
Scallop and Lobster Ravioli
Buttered Spinach | Lobster Bisque | Finger Lime | Herb Oil
or
Tempura Tender Stem Broccoli
Katsu Curry Sauce | Pomegrante Pearls | Roasted Peanuts
or
Home-Smoked Breast of Duck
Ballontine of Foie Gras | Mandarin Gel | Pickles | Homemade Granola
MAIN COURSE
Pinenut Crusted Fillet of Halibut
Tempura Soft Shell Crab | Crushed Ratte Potatoes | Buttered Spinach | Pea Puree | Saffron Beurre Blanc
or
‘A Tasting of English Pork’
Champ Potatoes | Savoy Cabbage | Roasted Carrot | Burnt Apple Puree | Truffled Carrot Puree | Red Wine Jus
or
Wild Mushroom Tortellini
Buttered Spinach | Parmesan Crisps | Mushroom Sauce
TO FINISH
Assiette of Puddings for Two
Finished with Home Made Ice Creams and Sorbets
To Follow
A Selection of French and English Cheese for Two
Artisan Biscuits | Quince Jelly | Grapes | Celery
Just before Midnight, enjoy a glass of Award Winning Ashling Park Cuvee on us
(A 12.5% discretionary Service Charge will be added to your bill)
Contact
31 North Street
Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1LX
enquiries@purchasesrestaurant.co.uk
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Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday - 11:00 - 23:00
Lunch: 12:00 - 14.30
Dinner: 17:30 - 21:00
Sunday - 11:00 - 17:00
Lunch: 12:00 - 15:00
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