Traditionally, a type of bread - known as Trencher was used before the invention of plates. Unlike plates (invented around 1500), the Trencher bread gets its flavour from the food and is eaten as part of the meal.

The use of Trencher breads remained popular in Georgian England- perhaps the most famous of all is the Sally Lunn Bun, enjoyed here at Sally Lunns House for over 300 years.

Our historic menu offers main courses served in the Trencher Tradition on half a Sally Lunn Bun. All include a selection of fresh vegetables and a plate.

Sample starters

Choice of two homemade soups

Our own Chestnut Pate

Chicken & Tarragon Terrine

Smoked Salmon - smoked just for us

Sample Trencher Main courses

West country beef in red wine

Chicken breast in a mild mustard sauce

Seafood in a dill flavoured casserole

Loin of pork in a sherry & brandy sauce

Bean & tomato spicy casserole

Mushroom stroganoff

Stuffed salmon fillet in a creamy sauce

Sample Desserts

Lots of desserts daily - popular choices include:

Chocolate bread &butter pudding

Bramley apple pie

Warm chocolate fudge cake

Black cherry egg custard tart