17 September 2025

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Audley Villages

Inspired by Clarissa

As the seasons shift and we move into the cooler months, it becomes more important than ever to nourish our bodies with foods that provide warmth, comfort, and the essential nutrients to support long-term health.

I am Clarissa Lenherr, a registered nutritionist who has spent nearly a decade helping people optimise their health through food and lifestyle. I have a particular passion for supporting healthy ageing, gut health, and the role nutrition plays in maintaining energy, resilience, and vitality as we grow older.

Working with the Audley Group, I have created three new autumn dishes that not only celebrate seasonal ingredients but are also designed to provide residents with key vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to support them moving into winter.

Here is a closer look at the new additions to the menu.

Warm Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash, Quinoa and Kale Salad with Dressing

This colourful, hearty salad celebrates the best of seasonal produce. Sweet potato and butternut squash bring natural sweetness and are rich in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that the body converts to vitamin A, supporting immune function and eye health.

Quinoa provides a plant-based source of protein and fibre, while kale offers a wealth of vitamin K, calcium, and magnesium which are essential for bone health as we age. The light dressing ties everything together, creating a warm, satisfying dish that proves salads are not just for summer.

This dish is naturally gluten free and vegan, making it suitable for many dietary requirements.

Mediterranean Cod with Red Pepper Sauce, Kale, and Green Lentils

Bringing together vibrant Mediterranean flavours, this cod dish is as colourful and satisfying as it is nutrient-rich. Cod provides a lean, high-quality protein that supports muscle strength and repair, while also delivering minerals such as iodine and selenium for thyroid and immune health. The red pepper sauce is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants that help to protect against cell damage and support collagen production (think your skin and joints!).

Served alongside kale and green lentils, the dish is full of fibre, plant-based protein, iron, and folate, making it a balanced and nourishing option to support energy, heart health, and healthy ageing.

Healthy brownie with blueberries and walnuts

Healthy Chocolate Brownie with Blueberries and Walnuts

Yes, a brownie can be both indulgent and nourishing, plus who doesn’t love chocolate!

This recipe swaps in natural ingredients like apple sauce and olive oil for a lighter texture, while ground almonds add protein, vitamin E, and healthy fats. Cocoa powder and dark chocolate provide flavonoids that support brain and heart health, and walnuts add crunch as well as omega-3 fatty acids.

Served with blueberries which bring a burst of anthocyanins, plant compounds linked to memory and cognitive support, making this sweet treat a smart way to enjoy dessert while still looking after long-term wellbeing.

Each of these dishes has been thoughtfully designed to provide both pleasure and purpose, helping to nourish the body with the key nutrients needed during autumn and the colder months ahead. From supporting bone strength and brain health to keeping the immune system resilient, these meals are a delicious way to embrace the season while looking after your health.

Look out for the items highlighted on your new Autumn menu and I hope you enjoy!

Clarissa LenHerr

SPRING MENU

Available from 26th March 2026 (excluding Tennyson's at Shiplake Meadows and The Fairmile at Willicombe Park)

Monday to Saturday. Please check your local restaurant for availability and opening times.

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STARTERS

Olives or Bread and olive oil (N) £2.50
Soup of the day with sourdough bread (GF*,N,V) 380k/cal £6.50
Grilled mackerel served on focaccia toast with a red pepper relish and balsamic reduction (GF*) 196k/cal £8.25
Spring pea, mint and mascarpone hummus served with feta cheese, sourdough crostini and lemon vinaigrette (GF*,N,V) 615k/cal £8.50
Chicken liver parfait apricot gel, pickled shallots and toasted brioche (N) 478k/cal £9.00

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MAINS

Braised shoulder of lamb pomme puree, caponata and lamb jus (N) 964k/cal £28.00
Calves liver with bacon, mashed potato, spinach & baby onion gravy (GF) 453k/cal £19.75
Butternut squash, cranberry, spinach and feta pithivier with wilted spinach and smoked lentil tomato ragu (N,V) 433k/cal £24.50
Beer battered haddock & chips with peas and tartare sauce 1204k/cal £18.25
Smaller portion 14.25 1182k/cal £14.25
Lemon sole meuniere with new potatoes (GF) 693k/cal £19.50
Grilled fillet of sea bream with warm lentil salad, spinach, beetroot and soft poached egg 387k/cal £19.50
Smoked tomato linguine with capers and olives (V) 497k/cal £12.50
Seared cod loin sticky coconut rice and mild coconut curry sauce (GF) 589k/cal £18.00

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FROM THE GRILL

Build your own dish: choose something from the grill served with your choice of sides and sauce.

STEP ONE: Choose from

Minute steak 380k/cal £22.50
Butterfly chicken 332k/cal £17.50
Lamb chop 904k/cal £28.00
8oz sirloin steak 524k/cal £32.00
Pork chop 640k/cal £17.50
Celeriac steak 185k/cal £14.00

Served with field mushroom and grilled tomato

STEP TWO: Choose a side (V)

Triple cooked chips 255k/cal
New potatoes (GF) 261k/cal
Seasonal greens 121k/cal
Bistro fries 232k/cal
Mash potatoes (GF) 741k/cal
Side salad 64k/cal

STEP THREE: Choose your sauce (V)

Red wine jus (GF) 32k/cal, Peppercorn (GF) 204k/cal, Bearnaise sauce 179k/cal, Lemon & herb butter (GF) 223k/cal

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SIDES

House Salad with French dressing (V) 24k/cal £4.00
Seasonal vegetables (GF,V) 59k/cal £4.00
Triple cooked chips 398k/cal £4.00
Bistro fries 387k/cal £4.00

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DESSERTS

White chocolate and apricot bread and butter pudding served with custard and whipped clotted cream (V) 943k/cal £9.00
Mango and coconut crème brûlée with mini meringue and sesame tuille (V) 747k/cal £7.75
Chocolate opera cake with salted caramel sauce and hazelnut praline (N,V) 464k/cal £8.50
New York style vanilla cheesecake with strawberry sorbet (N,V) 608k/cal £9.50
Ice cream and sorbet selection £2.00 per scoop (GF*,N,V,VE*)