The Martlet Shellfish and Seafood Tasting Menu

A fish dish with a green sauce.
Each dish celebrates the elegance of the sea.

Date: Friday, 24 April 2026

Location: The Martlet Kitchen, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AZ

Cost: £65 per person

Time: 6pm - 10pm

About this event

Friday, 24 April 2026 and Saturday, 25 April 2026. Indulge in the finest shellfish and seafood, expertly prepared and beautifully presented.

From pristine oysters to market‑fresh fish, each dish celebrates the elegance of the sea, perfect for those seeking a refined and memorable dining experience. A vegetarian menu, shown below, is available on request; please include your preference in the notes when booking.

Reserve your table and make a moment to savour.

Menu

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On arrival

  • Glass of Prosecco or bottle of Peroni
  • Warm sourdough, cultured seaweed butter and dashi tea broth

Course 1

Baked Lindisfarne oyster, rockefeller garnish, soft herbs, breadcrumbs and lemon butter sauce

Course 2

Pan fried scallops, caramelised cauliflower puree, capers and raisins, crispy chicken skin

Course 3

Poached North Sea cod, roasted leek reduction, baked Jersey Royal foam

Course 4

Fine tart, Cornish red mullet, tomato and Thai basil, olive oil vinaigrette

Course 5

Fillet of Cheshire beef, BBQ lobster, shellfish red wine sauce and Yorkshire asparagus

Course 6

Seaweed pannacotta, sweet and sour apple, lime jelly and bay leaf foam

Live music

Savour the moment with soothing sounds of live music to elevate your evening

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Vegetarian menu

On arrival

  • Glass of Prosecco or bottle of Peroni
  • Warm sourdough, cultured seaweed butter and dashi tea broth

Course 1

Baked king oyster mushroom, rockefeller garnish, soft herbs, breadcrumbs and lemon butter sauce

Course 2

Sage and celeriac hash browns, caramelised cauliflower puree, capers and raisins, crispy onions

Course 3

Poached cauliflower heart, roasted leek reduction, baked Jersey Royal foam

Course 4

Fine tart, confit red pepper and smoked aubergine, tomato and Thai basil, olive oil vinaigrette

Course 5

Roasted squash and chestnut "fillet", BBQ glazed aubergine, vegetarian red wine jus and English asparagus

Course 6

Seaweed pannacotta, sweet and sour apple, lime jelly and bay leaf foam

Live music

Savour the moment with soothing sounds of live music to elevate your evening

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Allergens and dietary requirements

Please let us know when you book or you can speak to one of our members of staff. Our menus indicate whether a dish is vegetarian (v), vegan (ve) gluten-free (gf) or if we have gluten-free (gfa) or vegan (vea) options available.

Disclaimer

Events and activities are not organised by Rochdale Borough Council unless stated otherwise. Neither is Rochdale Borough Council responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent/guardian before taking part in any event or activity.

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