THETFORD

Thompson Hall Retreat is situated in the heart of the brecks backing on to Thetford forest, follow an unmade track across fields and through the canopy of an old beech wood known as King Edward VIII Wood.
The botanical bistro where lunch will be served is located in the outdoor spa with views over the natural pool. In the bistro, local produce and foraged elements are served within the dishes. This is an outdoor experience so please wear warm clothing and consider bringing a blanket.
Dinner will be served in the Foraged and Fire outdoor dining experience, all dishes will be cooked over an open fire, you will be able to shelter under a gazebo and sip wine around a camp fire.
Please wear sensible footwear and cosy clothing as you will be within the forest amongst the trees, getting back to nature, while experiencing a very different way to dine.
Starters
Breckland Brie cooked over the coals with toasted balsamic walnuts, grapes, balsamic glaze & fresh herbs. (GF TN M)
Norfolk wild garlic creamy mushrooms (M) (VG DF GF Options available)
Spicy pork bell bites marinated in Chilli & Hoisin, served on leaves with Asian slaw, sesame seeds & spring onions (GF, SE S, Soy)
Local Mackerel pate, the mackerel is smoked a few villages (M,F)
Homemade Pea & nettle soup finished with garlic croutons (G (vegan option available)
All starters are served with local toasted sourdough brushed with olive oil & Wild Garlic (G)
Or Gluten Free Sour dough (M, GF)
Mains
Bunnings kiln Smoked Salmon, warmed over the coals with a tarragon cream and mustard sauce, wilted lemon greens & wild garlic sautéed potatoes (F, Mi, Mu)
Barnard’s British Beef double patty Smash Burger with Folgate bacon, cheese, homemade burger relish, served with hand cut chips from Bootiful Buckets, & smoked BBQ beans. (G,M,SE)
Mushroom Burger, grilled portabello mushroom in wild garlic butter, topped with brie, in a black sesame seeded bun with wild garlic mayo served with hand cut chips from Bootiful Buckets, & smoked BBQ beans (G,M SE)
Skillet fired homemade beef ragu Lasagna, fresh pasta finished with mature cheese sauce served with hand cut chips from Bootiful Buckets & salad (M,G,E)
Skillet fired ratatouille Lasagna with fresh pasta finished with a mature cheese sauce served with hand cut chips from Bootiful Buckets &salad (M,G,E)
Local Steak & mushroom pie, slow cooked beef in Guinness and beef gravy, topped with puff pastry served with hand cut triple cooked chips or whole grain mustard Mash & house peas (G,E,M,Mu)
Desserts
Norfolk Apple & blackberry crumble with custard (M,G) (VG DF option available)
Homemade Chocolate brownie, warmed over the fire with redberry coulis & cream (G,E,M)
Lemon Posset with homemade shortbread (G,M TN)
Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding with a thick sticky toffee sauce served with cream
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(c) celery (g) cereals that contain gluten – including wheat (such as spelt and Khorasan), rye, barley and oats (cr) crustaceans – such as prawns, crabs and lobsters (e) eggs (f) fish (l) lupin (m) milk (mo) molluscs – such as mussels and oysters (mu) mustard (tn) tree nuts – including almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios and macadamia nuts (p) peanuts (se) sesame seeds (so) soybeans (su) sulphur dioxide and sulphites (if they are at a concentration of more than ten parts per million) (gf) Gluten Free (df) Dairy Free (vg) Vegan
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*Please note, because of the seasonal nature of some dishes, menus may change without notice.
Starters
Breckland Brie cooked over the coals with toasted balsamic walnuts, grapes, balsamic glaze & fresh herbs. (GF TN M)
Norfolk wild garlic creamy mushrooms (M) (VG DF GF Options available)
Spicy pork bell bites marinated in Chilli & Hoisin, served on leaves with Asian slaw, sesame seeds & spring onions (GF, SE S, Soy)
Local Mackerel pate, the mackerel is smoked a few villages (M,F)
Homemade Pea & nettle soup finished with garlic croutons (G (vegan option available)
All starters are served with local toasted sourdough brushed with olive oil & Wild Garlic (G)
Or Gluten Free Sour dough (M, GF)
Mains
Bunnings kiln Smoked Salmon, warmed over the coals with a tarragon cream and mustard sauce, wilted lemon greens & wild garlic sautéed potatoes (F, Mi, Mu)
Barnard’s British Beef double patty Smash Burger with Folgate bacon, cheese, homemade burger relish, served with hand cut chips from Bootiful Buckets, & smoked BBQ beans. (G,M,SE)
Mushroom Burger, grilled portabello mushroom in wild garlic butter, topped with brie, in a black sesame seeded bun with wild garlic mayo served with hand cut chips from Bootiful Buckets, & smoked BBQ beans (G,M SE)
Skillet fired homemade beef ragu Lasagna, fresh pasta finished with mature cheese sauce served with hand cut chips from Bootiful Buckets & salad (M,G,E)
Skillet fired ratatouille Lasagna with fresh pasta finished with a mature cheese sauce served with hand cut chips from Bootiful Buckets &salad (M,G,E)
Local Steak & mushroom pie, slow cooked beef in Guinness and beef gravy, topped with puff pastry served with hand cut triple cooked chips or whole grain mustard Mash & house peas (G,E,M,Mu)
Desserts
Norfolk Apple & blackberry crumble with custard (M,G) (VG DF option available)
Homemade Chocolate brownie, warmed over the fire with redberry coulis & cream (G,E,M)
Lemon Posset with homemade shortbread (G,M TN)
Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding with a thick sticky toffee sauce served with cream
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(c) celery (g) cereals that contain gluten – including wheat (such as spelt and Khorasan), rye, barley and oats (cr) crustaceans – such as prawns, crabs and lobsters (e) eggs (f) fish (l) lupin (m) milk (mo) molluscs – such as mussels and oysters (mu) mustard (tn) tree nuts – including almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios and macadamia nuts (p) peanuts (se) sesame seeds (so) soybeans (su) sulphur dioxide and sulphites (if they are at a concentration of more than ten parts per million) (gf) Gluten Free (df) Dairy Free (vg) Vegan
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*Please note, because of the seasonal nature of some dishes, menus may change without notice.
Restaurant Week menu will be available at THOMPSON HALL RETREAT on the following days and times.
Monday 2nd Lunch 12pm – 3pm
Monday 2nd Dinner 3pm – 8pm
Tuesday 3rd Lunch 12pm – 3pm
Tuesday 3rd Dinner 3pm – 8pm
Wednesday 4th Lunch 12pm – 3pm
Wednesday 4th Dinner 3pm – 8pm
Thursday 5th Lunch 12pm – 3pm
Thursday 5th Dinner 3pm – 8pm
Friday 6th Lunch 12pm – 3pm
Friday 6th Dinner 3pm – 8pm
Monday 9th Lunch 12pm – 3pm
Monday 9th Dinner 3pm – 8pm
Tuesday 10th Lunch 12pm – 3pm
Tuesday 10th Dinner 3pm – 8pm
Wednesday 11th Lunch 12pm – 3pm
Wednesday 11th Dinner 3pm – 8pm
Thursday 12th Lunch 12pm – 3pm
Thursday 12th Dinner 3pm – 8pm
Friday 13th Lunch 12pm – 3pm
Friday 13th Dinner 3pm – 8pm
Find us
- Thompson Hall
- King Edward VII Wood
- Thompson
- IP24 1PZ
Good to know
Dog friendly dining- The bistro is sheltered but outdoors, food is served by a camp fire, warm clothing and blankets are recommended.
