# Menu — The Cookhouse Café, Hastings

> Independent family-run café in Hastings town centre, East Sussex, serving all-day breakfasts, brunch and lunch, with traditional Hungarian dishes alongside British café classics. Open Monday – Sunday, 09:00–15:00, at 79 Queen's Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1RL, United Kingdom.

## Menu

Prices are not listed online; please ask in the café or call 07379 458429. The menu can change, so some items may occasionally be unavailable. Dishes marked (Hungarian) are traditional Hungarian recipes.

### Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict served on an English muffin with poached eggs, in classic, British and Hungarian-inspired versions.

- **Classic**: Bacon, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce, Paprika Puree
- **Ham**: Ham, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Horseradish Sauce, Paprika Puree
- **Spinach**: Spinach, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce, Paprika Puree
- **Mushroom**: Mushroom, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Garlic, Hollandaise Sauce, Paprika Puree
- **Tomato & Basil**: Tomatoes, Basil, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce, Paprika Puree
- **Hun-ger** (Hungarian): Chorizo, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Parmesan Cheese, Paprika Puree
- **Pate**: Orange & Duck Liver Pate, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Parmesan Cheese, Paprika Puree, Gherkins
- **Tuna**: Tuna, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Lemon Juice, Hollandaise Sauce
- **Salmon**: Salmon, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Horseradish Sauce
- **Torosh** (Hungarian): Black Pudding, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Steamed Red Cabbage, Hollandaise Sauce, Gherkins
- **Bangers**: Sausages, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Caramelised Onion, Hollandaise Sauce, Paprika Puree
- **Halloumi**: Grilled Halloumi Cheese, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Grilled Vegetables, Sesame Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds Oil, Paprika Puree
- **Liptauer** (Hungarian): Curd Cheese Spread, with Finely Chopped Onion, Ground Caraway Seed and Ground Paprika, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Parmesan Cheese, Paprika Puree
- **Vadash Beef** (Hungarian): Roast Beef Slices, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Hungarian Hunter's Sauce, Paprika Puree
- **Avocado**: Avocado, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Cayenne Pepper, seasoning, Lime juice, Paprika Puree
- **Prawn**: Prawn, with Seafood Sauce or Iceberg, English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Paprika Puree

### Toasties

- **Onion, Egg and Cheese**
- **Tomato, Basil and Cheese**
- **Tomato, Rosemary, Black Olives and Cheese**
- **Mushroom, Egg, Garlic and Cheese**
- **Garlic, Spinach and Mozzarella**
- **Ham, Egg and Cheese**
- **Salami, Egg and Cheese**
- **Chorizo, Egg and Cheese**
- **Kebab Style Beef Mince and Cheese**
- **Mexican Style Beef Mince and Cheese**
- **Bolognaise Style Beef Mince and Cheese**

### Set Breakfasts

- **Cookhouse Breakfast**: 2 Fried Eggs, 2 Bacon, Sausage, Beans or Tinned Tomatoes, Bread & Butter or Toast
- **Fishermen's Breakfast**: 2 Sausages or 2 Bacon, Fried Egg, Chips, Beans or Tinned Tomatoes, Bread & Butter or Toast
- **Bumper Breakfast**: 2 Fried Eggs, 2 Bacon, Sausage, Sautee Potatoes, Beans and Tinned Tomatoes, Bread & Butter or Toast
- **Small Veggie Breakfast**: Fried Egg, Hash Brown, Mushrooms, 3 Onion Rings, Beans and Tinned Tomatoes, Bread & Butter or Toast
- **Large Veggie Breakfast**: 2 Fried Eggs, 2 Hash Browns, Mushrooms, Beans, Tinned Tomatoes, Sautee Potatoes, Bread & Butter or Toast
- **Torosh Breakfast** (Hungarian): Black Pudding, 1 Egg, Chips and Soft Red Cabbage

### Omelettes

- **3 Egg Omelette**: Plain, with or without cheese. Add up to 2 fillings: Onions, Chorizo, Ham, Mushrooms, Bacon, Salami.

### Langosh

Langosh (lángos) is a traditional Hungarian deep-fried flatbread, served with toppings.

*Served only during the weekend*

- **Traditional** (Hungarian): Garlic, Sour Cream, Cheese
- **Veggie** (Hungarian): Garlic, Beans, Cheese, 6 Onion Rings, Egg
- **Grand Prix** (Hungarian): Garlic, Beans, Cheese, 2 Bacon, Egg
- **Chili con Carne** (Hungarian): Chili con Carne, Cheese
- **Bolognaise** (Hungarian): Bolognaise, Cheese
- **Pizza** (Hungarian): Garlic, Tomato Sauce, Ham or Chorizo, Basil, Grated Mozzarella

### Pastas

- **Arrabbiata**
- **Funghi e Spinaci**
- **Carbonara**
- **Pollo e Funghi**
- **Meat Ball**
- **Bolognese**
- **Pollo e Pesto**

### Lunches

- **Letcho** (Hungarian): 3 Eggs Scrambled in Letcho with Chorizo or Onion Rings
- **Chicken Letcho** (Hungarian): Grilled Chicken Breast, Letcho served with Tarhonya (giant couscous)
- **Chicken Spinach**: Grilled Chicken Breast, Creamy Cheese Garlic Sauce, Sautee Potatoes
- **Mushroom Spinach**: Mushroom in Creamy Cheese Garlic Sauce with Sautee Potato
- **Chicken Paprikash** (Hungarian): Chicken Breast Pieces in Hungarian Sauce with Nokedli (homemade pasta)
- **Mushroom Paprikash** (Hungarian): Mushrooms in Hungarian Sauce with Nokedli (homemade pasta)
- **Chicken Schnitzel**: Breaded Chicken Breast with Chips
- **Lamb Heart Porkolt** (Hungarian): Slow Cooked Lamb Heart Bites with Sautee Potatoes
- **Beef Goulash** (Hungarian): Beef Cubes Cooked in Red Wine with Nokedli (homemade pasta)
- **Brassoi Roast** (Hungarian): Pork and Potato Bites Casserole
- **Pork Porkolt** (Hungarian): Slow Cooked Pork Bites with Nokedli (homemade pasta)
- **Egg Nokedli** (Hungarian): 3 Egg Scrambled with Nokedli (homemade pasta)
- **Scampi and Chips**: 10 Scampi Bites, Straight Cut Chips, Quarter Lemon and Tartar Sauce
- **Shepherd's Tarhonya** (Hungarian): Chorizo, New Potato and Tarhonya (giant couscous) cooked in one pot
- **Corned Beef Hash**: Served with 2 Poached Eggs, Beans, Pickled Cucumber, Toast

### Burgers

- **Beef Burger (1/4 lb)**
- **Chicken Burger (1/4 lb)**
- **Bangers Burger (1/4 lb)**
- **Tuna Burger (1/4 lb)**
- **West End Burger (1/4 lb)**
- **Adana Burger (1/4 lb)**

### Jacket Potatoes

- **Beans and Cheese**
- **Tuna Mayo**
- **Letcho** (Hungarian)
- **Chilli Con Carne and Cheese**
- **Bolognese and Cheese**

### Extra Portions & Sides

- **Bubble & Squeak**
- **Chips**
- **Sautee Potatoes**
- **Side of Mix Salad**
- **Pickled Salad**
- **Juicy Cucumber Salad**
- **Creamy Cucumber Salad**
- **Mayo Sweetcorn Salad**
- **Onion Salad**
- **3 Eggs Scrambled or Poached**
- **Bacon**
- **Sausage**
- **Black Pudding**
- **Ham**
- **Chorizo**
- **Tomato**
- **Beans**
- **Mushrooms**
- **Spinach**
- **Fried Onion**
- **Hash Brown**
- **6 Onion Rings**
- **Fried Chicken Egg**
- **Toast**
- **Bread & Butter**
- **Fried Slice**
- **Fried Plantain**
- **Jam**
- **Honey**

### Desserts

*Served from 11:00*

- **Turosh Palacsinta** (Hungarian): 2 Crepes filled with Sweet Curd Cheese, laid on Custard and topped with Cream and Chocolate
- **Nutella Palacsinta** (Hungarian): 2 Crepes filled with Nutella, laid on Custard and topped with Cream and Chocolate
- **Jam Palacsinta** (Hungarian): 2 Crepes filled with Jam, laid on Custard and topped with Cream and Chocolate
- **Ice Cream Sundae**: Strawberry / Chocolate / Toffee
- **Fruits Cocktail**: Mix Fruits with Cream and Chocolate Sauce
- **Fruit Cocktail with Ice Cream**: Ice Cream with Mix Fruits, Cream and choice of Syrup
- **Emperor Crumbs** (Hungarian): Shredded Semolina Pancake with Custard and Jam
- **Golden Dumplings** (Hungarian): Dough balls with Custard and Walnuts
- **Semolina Pudding**: Cocoa Powder / Cinnamon
- **Chestnut Puree** (Hungarian): Shredded Chestnut Paste with Cream and Chocolate Sauce
- **Langosh Dessert** (Hungarian): Langosh Pieces with Ice Cream and Cinnamon on Custard, topped with Chocolate Sauce
- **French Toast**: Served with Fried Plantain, Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce
- **Makosh Nudli** (Hungarian): Boiled Potato dumplings Rolled in Sweet Poppy Seeds, served with Blackberry Cherry Jam
- **Lekvarosh Nudli** (Hungarian): Boiled Potato dumplings Rolled in Crispy Toasted Breadcrumbs, served with Apricot Jam

### Teas

- **PG Tips Tea**
- **Earl Grey Tea**
- **Fruity Tea**
- **Redbush Tea**
- **Pink Rock Rose Tea**
- **Dandelion Root Cut Tea**
- **Blossom Green Tea**
- **Mulled Wine Flavoured Tea**

### Coffees & Chocolates

- **Espresso**
- **Americano**: Espresso diluted with hot water
- **Mug of Coffee**: Americano with frothed milk
- **Cappuccino**: Espresso with 2 part frothed milk
- **Latte**: Espresso with 3 part frothed milk
- **Flavoured Latte**: Latte with choice of Monin Syrup
- **Affogato**: Espresso with Vanilla Ice Cream
- **Einspanner**: Double espresso with condensed milk and cream
- **Hot Milk or White Chocolate**: Served with Cream
- **Ice Coffee**: Espresso with cold milk, ice cream and cream on top
- **Flavoured Ice Coffee**: Espresso with cold milk, ice cream, choice of Monin Syrup and Cream

### Soft Drinks

- **Coca Cola 330ml**
- **Diet Coke 330ml**
- **San Pellegrino Orange 330ml**
- **San Pellegrino Blood Orange 330ml**
- **San Pellegrino Lemon 330ml**
- **Dr. Pepper 330ml**
- **Ben Shaws Bitter Shandy 330ml**
- **Ben Shaws Cream Soda 330ml**
- **Ben Shaws Cloudy Lemonade 330ml**
- **Ben Shaws Dandelion & Burdock 330ml**
- **Bottle of Water 500ml**
- **Apple Juice 200ml**
- **Ribena Juice 200ml**
- **Pineapple Juice 235ml**
- **Orange Juice 235ml**
- **Milk 235ml**
- **Kefir 235ml**
- **Hot Water 235ml**

### Milkshakes

Thick milkshakes in a wide range of flavours, including Hungarian favourites such as Turo Rudi and Szilvas Gomboc.

- **Strawberry**
- **Raspberry**
- **Blueberry**
- **Banana**
- **Peach**
- **Vanilla**
- **Oreo**
- **Chocolate**
- **White Chocolate**
- **Chocolate Cookie**
- **Nutella**
- **After Eight**
- **Tiramisu**
- **Mars**
- **Bounty**
- **Snickers**
- **Ferrero Rocher**
- **Chestnut Puree** (Hungarian)
- **Turo Rudi** (Hungarian)
- **Rakoczi Turos** (Hungarian)
- **Kaprosh-Turos** (Hungarian)
- **Mojito**
- **Pistachio Halva**
- **Mango & Honey**
- **Rum Punch**
- **Lotus Biscoff**
- **Eggnog**
- **Baileys**
- **Gingerbread**
- **Aab Havij Bastani**
- **Lemon Pie**
- **Apple Pie**
- **Rice Pudding**
- **Bubble Gum**
- **Amaretto**
- **Caramel & Cinnamon**
- **Butterscotch**
- **Toffee**
- **Banoffee**
- **Black Forest**
- **Sea Salt Caramel**
- **Prune & Custard**
- **Szilvas Gomboc** (Hungarian)

### Non Alcoholic Cocktails

- **Ghostbusters**: Energy Drink, Curacao Blue
- **Toothless Shark**: Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Grenadine
- **Virgin Mary**: Tomato Juice, Tabasco Sauce, Worcester Sauce, Ground Black Pepper
- **Cuba Libre**: Coca Cola, Lime Juice, Caribbean Rum Syrup
- **Virgin Sangria**: Orange Juice, Blackcurrant Juice, Sangria Syrup, Cinnamon Syrup, Caribbean Rum Syrup
- **Bubble Gum**: Blackcurrant Juice, Bubble Gum Syrup
- **Batman**: Orange Juice, Grenadine
- **Rainbow Shot**: Energy Drink, Blackcurrant Juice, Curacao Blue
- **Virgin Long Step**: Apple Juice, Apple Cider Vinegar, Soda Water
- **Pina Colada**: Pineapple Juice, Coconut Syrup, Pineapple, Caribbean Rum Syrup
- **Mickey Mouse**: Coca Cola, Ice Cream, Cream
- **Greenpeace**: Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Curacao Blue
- **Electric Lemonade**: Lemon Lime Soda, Lime Juice, Gin Syrup, Curacao Blue Syrup, Curacao Triple Sec Syrup
- **Virgin Mojito**: Lime Juice, Sugar, 5 Leaves Mint, Soda Water
- **Forever Love**: Rose Syrup, Sangria Syrup, Orange Juice, Lemon Lime Soda
- **Baby Love**: Banana, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Syrup, Grenadine
- **Kamikaze**: Cucumber Syrup, Gin Syrup, Lemon-Lime Soda