1. CELEBRATE AT THE DIRTY HABIT
Thank you very much for considering The Dirty Habit for hosting your special event.
You might have already sampled some of our finest food and ales amongst family and friends
and are now thinking about celebrating a special event such as a birthday party or a family
occasion at The Dirty Habit.
The Dirty Habit is a blend of fascinating history, superb food prepared with passion, served by a
truly professional team in comfortable surroundings. The pub has recently undergone
extensive renovation and has been completely restored, bringing the building up to modern
expectations whilst keeping the period charm and character.
Our professional teams are dedicated to make your special event a success. I will be on hand to
take off some of the pressure of having to organise a celebration and I am here to help and
advise you at all stages ensuring your private party fully reflects your personal taste and
aspirations.
Our Head Chef and his team offer a varied selection of freshly prepared food, both traditional
English as well as continental specialties using local suppliers whenever possible to support the
local farming community.
We have enclosed for your information, copies of our current menus, packages and supplements
available to you. Should you wish a more tailor made event, I will be delighted to discuss your
requirements in person. Please do not hesitate to contact me on 07889 885366 or email at
events@thedirtyhabit.net
Kind regards,
Aline Koehler-Price
Events Manager
1 The Dirty Habit, The Pilgrims Way, Upper Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1UW,
01622880880
March 2012

2. MONKS CORNER & HUNTERS LODGE
.
4.95m 4.3m
MAIN
ENTRANCE
6.5m 3.8 3.85m
AR
Wood burner
MONKS CORNER power supply
HUNTERS LODGE
power
point & music system
To main restaurant
PRIVATE DINING ROOMS CAPACITY
Monks Corner Hunters Lodge
Two long tables 12+14 12+10
U shape table 30 20
L shape table 16 16
Square table 20 meetings only n/a
Standing(cocktail/buffet) 20-50 n/a
2 The Dirty Habit, The Pilgrims Way, Upper Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1UW,
01622880880

3. SPRING SUMMER MENUS – Available for parties of 15 and above
From 1st April till 30th September
MENU AT £22
This menu is not available on Saturday evenings
Starters
Seasonal soup, freshly baked bread (V)
Potted duck, piccalilli, Melba toast
Roast beetroot carpaccio, creamed goat’s cheese, chicory & rocket salad (v)
Ham hock terrine, piccalilli, mixed leaves & toast
Parma ham, cantaloupe melon, raspberry dressing
Smoked haddock & spinach fish cake, salad
Mains
Corn fed chicken supreme, buttered new potatoes, vegetables, tarragon sauce
Braised shoulder of lamb, new potatoes, spring greens, red wine jus
Tiger prawn linguini, ginger, red chilli, garlic, fresh coriander
Pan fried bream fillet, citrus crushed potatoes, fennel, pancetta
Pea & broad bean risotto, Parmesan shavings, rocket salad (V)
Pork tenderloin, caramelised apple, sautéed potato, curly kale, Aspall Cyder sauce
Puddings
Selection of Ice cream or fruit sorbet, Brandy basket, Gavotte biscuits
Seasonal crumble, custard
Dark chocolate tart, Chantilly cream
Vanilla Crème brulee, short bread biscuit
Selection of British and continental cheeses, quince jelly, grapes & savoury biscuits
Summer pudding, clotted cream
Please select 3 starters, 3 mains, 3 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 25 guests
Please select 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 30 guests
We do require individual pre orders 2 weeks in advance
3 The Dirty Habit, The Pilgrims Way, Upper Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1UW,
01622880880

4. SPRING SUMMER MENUS – Available for parties of 15 and above
From 1st April till 30th September
MENU AT £25
Starters
Seasonal Soup freshly baked bread (V)
Spicy potted shrimps, watercress salad, toast
Classic prawn cocktail, crispy iceberg lettuce, Bloody Marie rose sauce
Home smoked duck breast, orange & fennel salad, pomegranate dressing
Pork, apricot & pistachio terrine, gherkins, toast
Treacle cured salmon, pickled cucumber, radish & sesame dressing
Mains
Rump of new season lamb, pea & mint purée, fondant potato, green beans, rosemary jus
Seared fillet of sea bass, Parmentier potato, broccoli, brown shrimp hollandaise
Crispy duck leg, crushed potatoes, bean cassoulet
Loch Duart salmon fillet, creamed potato, French beans, beurre blanc
Vegetable spring rolls, ginger, coriander & sweet chilli sauce
Crispy pork belly, bubble & squeak, spring greens, balsamic glazed shallots, pork & apple juice
Puddings
Vanilla crème brûlée, shortbread biscuit
French caramelised lemon tart, red currants, crème Chantilly
Tiramisu, vanilla mascarpone, boudoir biscuit
Selection of Ice cream or fruit sorbet, Brandy basket, Gavotte biscuits
Eton mess, crème Chantilly
Seasonal crumble, custard
Please select 3 starters, 3 mains, 3 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 25 guests
Please select 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 30 guests
We do require individual pre orders 2 weeks in advance
4 The Dirty Habit, The Pilgrims Way, Upper Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1UW,
01622880880

5. AUTUMN WINTER MENUS – Available for parties of 15 and above
From 1st April till 30th September
MENU AT £30
Starters
Seasonal soup, freshly baked bread (V)
Spiced crab, avocado & prawns tian, ginger, pink grapefruit
Pan seared black pearl scallops, cauliflower & vanilla puree
English asparagus, poached egg, hollandaise sauce (May only)
Chicken liver & foie gras parfait, sticky onion jam, toasted brioche
Beef carpaccio, rocket, parmesan, sauce vierge
Mains
Herb crusted rack of lamb, royal potato, Savoy cabbage, roasted garlic jus
Seared fillet of wild sea bass, pak choi, egg noodles, lemongrass & ginger broth
28 day matured Kentish rib eye steak (cooked medium), rustic thick cut chips, mushroom, tomato, red
wine jus
Honey glazed duck magret, Anna potato, green beans, Cumberland sauce
Halloumi salad, orange, mint dressing (v)
Baked John Dory, crushed Jersey Royal potatoes, pea & broad bean ragout
Puddings
Selection of British and continental cheeses, quince jelly, grapes & savoury biscuits
Strawberry & champagne cheese cake
Passion fruit parfait, red berry coulis
Selection of Ice cream or fruit sorbet, Brandy basket, Gavotte biscuits
Vanilla crème brûlée, shortbread biscuit
Seasonal crumble, custard
Please select 3 starters, 3 mains, 3 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 25 guests
Please select 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 30 guests
We do require individual pre orders 2 weeks in advance
5 The Dirty Habit, The Pilgrims Way, Upper Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1UW,
01622880880

6. AUTUMN WINTER MENUS – Available for parties of 15 and above
From 1st October till 31st March
MENU AT £22
This menu is not available on Saturday evenings
Starters
Seasonal soup, freshly baked bread (V)
Scottish salmon, capers, shallots, horseradish crème fraiche,
Red wine poached pear, watercress & Stilton salad, caramelised walnuts (v)
Seared pigeon breast, grapes & pine nuts salad
Caesar salad, chicken, crispy bacon, cos lettuce, croutons, Parmesan, Caesar dressing
Marinated figs, mozzarella, prosciutto, basil dressing
Mains
Guinea fowl supreme, savoury bread pudding, green beans, truffle jus
Braised English shoulder of lamb, fondant potato, celeriac puree, Savoy cabbage, rosemary jus
Butternut squash & sage risotto, rocket, Parmesan, truffle oil (v)
Baked whole plaice, buttered new potatoes, kale, sauce meuniere
Pan roasted cod fillet, colcannon potato, broccoli, red wine jus
Braised pork belly & black pudding, creamed potatoes, Savoy cabbage, glazed apple, Aspall Cyder
sauce
Puddings
Selection of Ice cream or fruit sorbet, Brandy basket, Gavotte biscuits
Seasonal crumble, custard
Chocolate ganache tart, orange cream
Vanilla crème brûlée, short bread biscuit
Selection of British and continental cheeses, quince jelly, grapes & savoury biscuits
Traditional spotted dick & custard
Please select 3 starters, 3 mains, 3 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 25 guests
Please select 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 30 guests
We do require individual pre orders 2 weeks in advance
6 The Dirty Habit, The Pilgrims Way, Upper Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1UW,
01622880880

7. AUTUMN WINTER MENUS – Available for parties of 15 and above
From 1st October till 31st March
MENU AT £25
Starters
Seasonal Soup freshly baked bread (V)
Beetroot cured salmon, potato blinis, lemon crème fraiche
Thai crab cakes, salad, sweet chilli sauce
Home smoked duck breast, spiced plum jam, pickled beetroot
Wild mushroom & caramelised shallot tart (v)
Baked 5oz Camembert, infused with roasted garlic & rosemary, red onion marmalade & toast
Mains
Rump of “Romney Marsh” lamb, Sicilian potato cake, French bean, chilli & fig sauce
Duck magret, fondant potato, pak choi, plum & star anise jus
Fillets of sea bass, Bourguignon garnish, mashed potato, green beans, red wine jus
Fillet of brill, buttered new potatoes, baby leaf spinach, roasted salsify, sage veloutè
Double baked Stilton soufflé, rocket salad, aged balsamic vinegar (v)
Pork tenderloin, caramelised apple, mashed potato curly kale, grain mustard sauce
Puddings
Vanilla Crème brulee, short bread biscuit
Traditional egg custard tart, red currants, crème Chantilly
Dark chocolate fondant, white chocolate ice cream
Selection of Ice cream or fruit sorbet, Brandy basket, Gavotte biscuits
Warm poached conference pear, butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream
Seasonal crumble, custard
Please select 3 starters, 3 mains, 3 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 25 guests
Please select 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 30 guests
We do require individual pre orders 2 weeks in advance
7 The Dirty Habit, The Pilgrims Way, Upper Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1UW,
01622880880

8. AUTUMN WINTER MENUS – Available for parties of 15 and above
From 1st October till 31st March
MENU AT £30
Starters
Seasonal soup freshly baked bread (V)
Game terrine, pigeon, pheasant, five spiced fig chutney, toast
Seared black pearl scallops, black pudding, vanilla & apple puree, crispy panchetta
Devilled lamb kidneys, salad
Wild mushroom risotto, parmesan crackling, truffle oil (v)
Spicy king prawns, chilli, garlic, lemon, toasted ciabatta
Mains
Halibut steak, truffle mash, broccoli, saffron sauce
Pan roasted monkfish tail, crushed potato, spinach, chorizo & mussel ragout
Braised lamb shank, mash potato, caramelised root vegetables, rosemary jus
Oven roasted partridge, braised red cabbage, game chips, juniper berry sauce
Spicy winter vegetable tagine, couscous, harrissa dressing (V)
Braised blade of beef, horseradish mash, kale, tarragon carrots
Puddings
Vanilla Crème brulee, shortbread biscuit
Plum frangipane tart
Dark chocolate fondant, white chocolate ice cream
Selection of British and continental cheeses, quince jelly, grapes & savoury biscuits
Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce
Seasonal crumble with homemade custard
Please select 3 starters, 3 mains, 3 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 25 guests
Please select 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 30 guests
We do require individual pre orders 2 weeks in advance
8 The Dirty Habit, The Pilgrims Way, Upper Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1UW,
01622880880

9. PACKAGES
Package 1 £35 per person
A glass of Chapel Down Brut, sparkling wine from Tenterden, Kent
Menu up to the value of £22
Half bottle of wine per person- Crusan Colombard carafe. 500 ml per person
Tea and coffee served with a selection of homemade petit fours
Package 2 £42 per person
A glass of Chapel Down Brut, sparkling wine from Tenterden, Kent
Menu up to the value of £27
Half a bottle of wine per person – la Vigneau sauvignon blanc or chardonnay/ la Vigneau merlot –
Languedoc, France or la Playa cabernet sauvignon, Chile
Tea and coffee served with a selection of homemade petit fours
Our packages are flexible and adaptable to your requirements
ADDS ON...
Those little extras can be added to all menus and packages, take your pick...
Cocktail reception drinks from £6.95 per person
Glass of Chapel Down Brut, Tenterden, Kent £ 6.50 per glass
Kir white wine £ 4.50 per glass
Kir Royal £ 7.50 per glass
San Pellegrino/Aquapanna 750ml £3.50 per bottle
A selection of 3 canapés per person £ 3.25 per person
Choose three options from our canapés menu
Bread basket, serves three guests £ 1.95 per basket
Sicilian olives £ 3.10 per bowl
Sorbet- Selection of flavours £ 1.70 per unit
Illy coffee £ 2.20 per person
Birthday or celebration cake – minimum 6 guests £4.50 per person
Vanilla or chocolate Victoria sponge garnished with chocolate ganache or fresh fruit and cream
9 The Dirty Habit, The Pilgrims Way, Upper Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1UW,
01622880880

10. BUFFETS & CANAPES
Canapés
Choose 3 options from our selection below. Guidelines are 3 canapés per person for £3.25
Chicken liver parfait on toast
Pork belly, apple puree, crackling
Chinese Duck pancake
Smoked salmon with lime crème fraiche
Mini beef burgers
Thai crab cakes, sweet chili sauce
Chicken skewers, satay sauce
Prawn cocktail, baby gem & Marie Rose sauce
Lamb koftas, mint sauce
Goat’s cheese tartlet & red onion jam
Quail egg mimosa
Rillette of pork, apple compote
Party Platter Menu (serves approx. 6 people)
½ Dozen Maldon oysters, shallots & red wine vinegar £8.50
Seafood platter £16.50
Charcuterie, chorizo, seasonal terrine, chorizo, salami, Parma ham, garlic sausage, gherkins,
homemade bread £32
Asian Board, Spicy King Prawns, Thai crab cakes, chicken Tandoori skewers, mini poppadum’s,
pickled ginger, raita & bean sprout & spring onion salad £32
Char grilled vegetables, hummus, confit garlic, feta stuffed peppers and marinated mozzarella £27
Mini fish and chips, mini beef burgers, £32
Espresso brulée, chocolate pots, lemon possets £32
British & continental cheese board, celery, grapes, fruit chutney & savoury biscuits £40
10 The Dirty Habit, The Pilgrims Way, Upper Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1UW,
01622880880

11. Party Buffet
Vegetarian Selection
Mini jacket potato, chive crème fraiche (v)
Cos & parmesan Caesar (v)
Leek & cheddar quiche (v)
Tempura baby corn & tomato salsa (v)
Goat’s cheese parcels, piccalilli (v)
Vegetable spring rolls, plum sauce (v)
Marinated Aubergine & feta bruschetta (v)
Fish Selection
Crayfish cocktail, smoked paprika
Mini smoked haddock fish cake, hollandaise sauce
Mini jacket potato, smoked mackerel & horseradish cream
Mini fish and chips, tartare
Crab and avocado crostini
Salmon gravlax, blinis & pickled cucumber
Oyster No3, shallot & vinegar (£1.00 Supplement)
Meat Selection
Chicken, Parmesan, cos & Caesar dressing
Rillette of pork & apple compote
Mini beef burger, crostini & relish
Chicken satay kebabs
Yorkshire pudding, rare roast beef & horseradish
Chipolata, grain mustard mash
Beef Carpaccio, pesto & rocket bruschetta
Dessert Selection
Seasonal fruit crumble, custard
Vanilla bean crème brûlée
Chocolate Brownie
Mini fruit Pavlova
Chocolate & orange tarts
Lemon meringue pie
Montgomery Cheddar, fruit chutney, savoury biscuits
10 items @ £18 per person
8 items @ £15 per person
6 items @ £12 per person
11 The Dirty Habit, The Pilgrims Way, Upper Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1UW,
01622880880

12. TERMS & CONDITIONS
Deposits
In order to confirm your booking, we do require a deposit of £10 per person for all parties above 15
guests. Deposits are non-refundable.
Cheques are payable to “the Dirty Habit”
Pre orders deadline
All food pre orders for parties are required 10 days in advance. We do recommend we do have a list of
individual names with pre orders on the night.
Cancellations
A cancellation fee might apply, should numbers of guests drop on the day. This will be at the General
Manager discretion on the day.
Should numbers drop significantly from the number given at initial enquiry, we do reserve the right to
move your party to more suitable area in the restaurant.
Gratuities
We do not add service charge on our bills as we leave this part to your discretion on the day
Timings
Should the party arrive after the time of reservation, we reserve the right to serve at a suitable time
12 The Dirty Habit, The Pilgrims Way, Upper Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1UW,
01622880880