Home / Discover / Titanic Stories / Titanic - Food for all Classes by Paul Louden-Brown FRSA Above, at the end of a voyage, passengers, along with their drinks account, had this card slipped under the door of their suite of rooms on the last night out. The White Star line was at pains to impress would-be immigrants that their comfort was one of the company's most important considerations: 'the steamers have a Dining and Social Hall, fitted with a piano... At meals, tables are properly laid and served by the ship's stewards.' As far as food was concerned the company policy of providing the best applied in equal measure to the cost of each passenger's contract ticket: 'only the best supplies the market afford find their way on these steamers... meals are wholesome and varied.' Examples of what was provided for breakfast included various types of smoked fish, ham, sausages, eggs and different types of cereals and breads. Unlike the meals served to 1st and 2nd Class, the main meal of the day for 3rd Class was at midday and called dinner (lunch for 1st and 2nd was generally a lighter meal, their main meal, dinner, served in the evening).

On offer at dinner was soups, roast meats, curries and various kinds of dessert ranging from plum pudding to American ice cream. At teatime, there were selections of cold meats, cold pies (mutton and potato), cheese, pickles and more bread and butter. little miss matched zany black curtainsFor supper gruel, cabin biscuits and cheese. horizon grommet-top curtain panelDuring every meal tea and coffee were served.curtain tie back hooks argos Text and images © Paul Louden-Brown/White Star Line Archivesquare quilted grommet top 84-inch curtain pair

Titanic Belfast offer a number of special food tasting events giving visitors an opportunity to sample the types of the dishes served on board Titanic or from the shipbuilding era such as our special Afternoon Tea by the Grand Staircase each Sunday inspired by Titanic's menus. made to measure curtains lanarkshireStay up to date with all of our Upcoming Events for further information.top down / bottom up plissé shades An old cattle byre was transformed into the warm and elegant Cafe Restaurant we have at Hall Farm today. silver roma damask curtainsWhether it is for breakfast, morning coffee, a light bite, a more leisurely 3 course lunch, or afternoon tea with a slice of homemade cake, there is something to suit everyone.

Our happy bunch of merry men and women lead by Sarah Brass, will seat you inside or outside in the courtyard (during good weather), to enjoy our fabulous food and our breath-taking views over the Dedham Vale. Children are very welcome and we have a full menu for our young diners. We are also able to adapt any of our dishes from the main menu to suit. The kitchen is led by Head Chef Lee Morgan, who, along with his team, always creates a fantastic range of delicious dishes. We home bake and hand make everything we possibly can. Scones and bread are baked daily, and our cakes will make your mouth water! Our menu changes regularly, keeping in rhythm with the seasons and what local produce is available. Hall Farm beef, lamb and potatoes are also frequently listed, and cooked to perfection. We try to use products stocked in our brilliant Farm Shop, so you have the opportunity to take home a taste of Hall Farm too. The Hall Farm animals, including ponies, sheep and highland cattle are in the paddocks around the house, surrounding the restaurant.

They are most comical and interesting to watch! Non restaurant guests are welcome to view the animals from 4.00pm daily. We try our utmost to facilitate large parties, please talk to any member of staff about your requirements. All bookings over 15 are subject to a deposit and tables will only be held for 20 minutes after the booked time unless we are contacted and informed that the party is running late. us here in our lovely restaurant to enjoy our food, wines and views across the Dedham Vale. Bookings are being taken for our lunches & brunches and Mother’s day! Visit our farm and follow it by lunch, cream tea or hot chocolate here in our welcoming restaurant. Remember to always book (lunch only) Breakfast: 9 – 11am Lunch: 12 – 3pm Light Menu: 11:30 – 4pm Afternoon Tea: 3 – 5pm Breakfast: 9 – 12noon Brunch (including a selection from our breakfast menu): 12 – 3pm Breakfast: 10 – 11am

Light Menu: 12 – 4pm Afternoon Tea: 3 – 4pm Booking is not essential but to avoid disappointment we advise you to call in advance and reserve a table. Full English Breakfast (Hall Farm sausages, grilled bacon, fried eggs, roasted tomato, mushroom, beans & toast). Grilled Pinney’s kipper with lemon & fresh bread. Veggie breakfast, Hash brown, roasted tomato, mushroom, beans, fried eggs & toast. Poached eggs and grilled bacon on toasted muffin. Pinney’s smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on toast. Bacon or sausage sandwich. Bacon, sausage or homemade hash brown. Tomato, mushroom, egg or homemade beans. Today’s soup with homemade bread £4.95 Winter spiced ham hock terrine, carrot & orange chutney, toasted homemade bread £5.95 Somerset Goat’s Cheese pot, caramelised figs, pistachio crust and toasted sourdough £5.95 Grilled Sardines with concasse tomato and red onion on a toasted black pepper bread £5.95 Local reared Sirloin steak, grilled tomato and mushroom, onion strings, hand cut chips £17.95

Pan fried liver and bacon, creamed leeks and potatoes, onion strings £12.95 Chicken chasseur with creamy mash potato and savoy cabbage £12.95 Grilled whole plaice with homemade tartare sauce, mushy peas and hand cut chips £12.95 Slow braised Hall Farm beef pie with buttered mids potatoes, red cabbage and roasted vegetables £12.95 Beef burger in a seeded brioche bap with melted mozzarella and bacon, tomato salsa, our own gherkins, crisp iceberg lettuce, served with chips £12.95 Roasted butternut squash risotto, walnut and rocket pesto, dressed rocket and garlic bread £10.95 Warm sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream £5.95 White chocolate, lemon and ginger cheesecake with Chantilly cream £5.95 Chocolate Naughty with pistachio brittle and black forest ice cream £5.95 Creamy vanilla pannacotta with blueberry compote and raspberry and lavender shortbread £5.95 Selection of homemade ice creams £4.95

Selection of British cheeses and biscuits £6.95 Something Lighter (available 11.30am until 4pm/Sundays 12pm until 4pm) Today’s soup with home baked bread £4.95 Turkey and Ham sour dough ~Toasted sour dough, sliced turkey and ham, melted Somerset brie, cranberry, rocket, with dressed mixed leaves and crisps £7.95 Mushroom and brie Ciabatta ~Toasted ciabatta filled with Capel mushrooms, melted brie, toasted almonds, salsa verde with dressed mixed leaves and crisps £7.95 Hall Farm Ploughman’s Lunch~Snowdonia Black Bomber Cheddar cheese or homemade ham hock terrine or smoked ham with homemade chutney, piccalilli and naked slaw, dressed salad and homemade bread £8.95 (mixed £9.95) Homemade Big Beans on Toast~ Butter beans, cannellini and sweetcorn in a spiced tomato sauce, served on thick cut buttered toast £5.95 You can also add cheese for an extra £1.00 Other freshly made sandwiches available Your choice of sandwich ~ Mature Cheddar cheese and winter pickle, smoked ham and Tiptree wholegrain mustard or Pinney’s smoked salmon and dill cream cheese.

All sandwiches are served with dressed mixed leaves and crisps £6.95 Afternoon Tea (available from 3.00pm until 5pm) Freshly made sandwich, homemade fruit scone served with Tiptree jam & clotted cream or slice of cake and a pot of tea £8.95 Cream Tea (available from 3.00pm until 5pm) Fruit scone served with Tiptree jam & clotted cream and a pot of tea £4.85 Savoury Tea (available from 3.00pm until 5pm) Freshly baked cheese scone served with butter and homemade piccalilli and a pot of tea £4.85 Homemade Cakes (available all day) Please ask a member of waiting staff for today’s flavours of homemade cakes £ 3.50 Fruit scone served with Tiptree jam & clotted cream £2.95 Freshly baked cheese scone served with butter and homemade piccalilli £2.75 Chef Specials (Change Daily) All our dishes are made to order from fresh local ingredients allowing us to do our best to adapt them to your requirements. Most dishes can be adapted to suit both children’s and individual’s dietary needs.