Chef's Delight Menu
179-180 Windmill St, Gravesend DA12 1AH, United KingdomRestaurant R 300 to R 400
9 dishes across 5 sections · R 300 to R 400 · Restaurant
Prices transcribed from the printed menu, last checked
Photographed in store in August 2026. The dish list below covers everything we could read clearly; the full card has more.
Ostrich Carpaccio ZAR 90.00
Served with Special Olive/Garlic Dressing, Pecorino Shavings, Rocket and Sliced & Spiced Baguette
Snails ZAR 80.00
6 Grilled/Baked Imported Snails with Fresh Garlic Butter, Mushroom sauce and Mozzarella Cheese Served with a Sliced Baguette
Jalapeño Poppers ZAR 80.00
Grilled Jalapeños, Filled with Cream Cheese and Smoked Paprika, Wrapped in Smoked Ostrich Ham (no pork)
Crumbed Mushrooms ZAR 75.00
Crumbed, spiced and fried and served with a Cucumber/Paprika sauce
Soup ZAR 45.00
Vegetable or Butternut soup Served with Freshly Baked Homemade buttered Bread
Butternut Soup ZAR 80.00
Traditional Homemade with a Mild Curry & Cream
Wholesome Vegetable Soup ZAR 80.00
Made with at least 11 different veggies and Local Lamb
Quinoa Salad (V) ZAR 175.00
Quinoa, Coriander, Basil Pesto, Sundried Tomatoes, Feta, Roasted Red Pepper, Charred Aubergine, Grilled Zucchini, Leaks, Roasted Seeds and Avocado
Greek Salad Medium ZAR 60.00
Greek Salad Large ZAR 90.00
Chicken Salad ZAR 110.00
Smoked Trout Salad ZAR 160.00
Ostrich Carpaccio Salad ZAR 140.00
Ostrich Curry Mince Pie ZAR 144.00
Served with Greek Salad, salad dressing and sprinkled with Roasted Seeds
Chicken Pie ZAR 144.00
Free Range Chicken Pie Served with Greek Salad, Salad Dressing and Sprinkled with Roasted Seeds
Chicken Wrap ZAR 95.00
Filled with Roasted Chicken, Cucumber, Tomato, Feta, Rocket, Spinach, Onion and Homemade French Mayonnaise
Grilled Chicken Breast ZAR 144.00
Grilled Free - Range Chicken Served with Garlic and Herb Sauce and a Greek Salad, Salad Dressing and Sprinkled with Roasted Seeds Choice of one of 4 sauces
Kiddies Cheeky Chicklets ZAR 95.00
Fried Chicken Strips and Potato Wedges
Basic Pizza (2 Toppings) ZAR 150.00
Pizza with Garlic and a choice of 2 Toppings. Homemade Bases, Made from Stoneground Flour with No Added Additives. Gluten Free Base + R20. Vegan Cheese Option + R15.
Loaded Pizza (Max 5 Toppings) ZAR 180.00
Pizza with Garlic and a Choice of Max 5 Toppings. Homemade Bases, Made from Stoneground Flour with No Added Additives. Gluten Free Base + R20. Vegan Cheese Option + R15.
Margherita ZAR 98.00
With Mozzarella, Garlic, Basil and Herbs. Gluten Free Base + R20
Thin Base Focaccia ZAR 90.00
With a little Mozzarella, Olive Oil, Garlic and Herbs. Gluten Free Base + R20
Ostrich Charcuterie & Cheese Platter for 2 ZAR 395.00
(Good as a starter for 4-6) Includes: Pepper Ham (no pork), Olives, Rosemary and Olive Ham (no pork), Peppadews Stuffed with Feta, Fried Halloumi, Cheddar and Gouda Cheese, Caprese Salad, Dressed Carpaccio with Pecorino Shavings, Figs, Salami and Sliced Peperoni, Condiments (Dijon Mustard, French Mayo and Basil Pesto), Sliced Baguette with Olive Oil
Lightly Smoked Ostrich Fillet 230g ZAR 336.00
Served with Air - Fried Potato Wedges or Mashed Potato and a Choice of Spinach & Feta and Butternut or Fresh Mixed Vegetables, Stir Fried in Olive Oil. With a Choice of Cream Based Garlic/Pepper, Pepper Cheese, Mushroom or Mushroom Cheese Sauce
'XL Bird' Signature Ostrich Burger ZAR 175.00
Served With Air Fried Potato Wedges, 180g Homemade Ostrich Patty, Topped with Cheese, a choice of Cream Based Garlic/Pepper, Pepper Cheese, Mushroom or Mushroom Cheese Sauce
Ostrich Fillet Burger ZAR 195.00
200g Grilled or Crumbed Ostrich Fillet Served with Air Fried Potato Wedges or Mashed Potato and a Choice Cream Based Garlic/Pepper, Pepper Cheese, Mushroom or Mushroom Cheese Sauce
Ostrich Fillet Schnitzel ZAR 264.00
Crumbed Ostrich Fillet Served with Air Fried Potato Wedges or Mashed Potato, a Choice of Spinach & Feta and Butternut or Stir Fried Vegetables in Olive Oil and a Choice of Cream Based Garlic/Pepper, Pepper Cheese, Mushroom or Mushroom Cheese Sauce
Ostrich Cottage Pie ZAR 150.00
Served with Fresh Mixed Vegetables Stir Fried in Olive Oil
Stroganoff (Ostrich Fillet Strips) ZAR 185.00
Served with Basmati Rice or Mashed Potato and Fresh Mixed Vegetables Stir Fried in Olive Oil
Ostrich Bobotie ZAR 180.00
Traditional Recipe Served with Basmati Rice, Sweet Potato and mild chutney
Waterblommetjiebredie (Cape Water lilies) (Seasonal) ZAR 165.00
Ostrich Fillet and Lamb, Mixed to Perfection, Served with Basmati Rice
Aged Rump 300g ZAR 320.00
All Served with Air - Fried Potato Wedges Mashed Potato, Spinach & Feta and Butternut or Fresh Mixed Vegetables, Stir Fried in Olive Oil. A Choice of 4 Cream Based Sauces: Garlic/Pepper, Pepper Cheese, Mushroom or Mushroom Cheese
Aged Beef Fillet 250g ZAR 345.00
All Served with Air - Fried Potato Wedges Mashed Potato, Spinach & Feta and Butternut or Fresh Mixed Vegetables, Stir Fried in Olive Oil. A Choice of 4 Cream Based Sauces: Garlic/Pepper, Pepper Cheese, Mushroom or Mushroom Cheese
Aged T-Bone 500g ZAR 360.00
All Served with Air - Fried Potato Wedges Mashed Potato, Spinach & Feta and Butternut or Fresh Mixed Vegetables, Stir Fried in Olive Oil. A Choice of 4 Cream Based Sauces: Garlic/Pepper, Pepper Cheese, Mushroom or Mushroom Cheese
Chicken Breast Burger ZAR 150.00
Crumbed Chicken Fillet with Potato Wedges, a Choice of Garlic/Pepper, Pepper Cheese, Mushroom or Mushroom Cheese and all the Necessary Garnish, covered with a Paprika Sauce
Cold Smoked Trout ZAR 295.00
Fillet of Trout, Locally Produced in Baardskeerdersbosch. Served with Basmati Rice, Fresh Mixed Vegetables, Stir Fried in Olive Oil and a Tangy Lemon and Fresh Garlic Butter Sauce on the Side
Chicken Schnitzel ZAR 195.00
Crumbed Chicken Fillet, Served with Potato Wedges or Mashed Potato and Salad or Fresh Stir Fried Vegetables
Vegetarian Platter ZAR 230.00
Cauliflower grilled with cheese, Stir Fry Vegetables, Creamed Spinach and Feta, Butternut, Crumbed Mushrooms and Wedges or Mashed Potato
Chocolate Brownie ZAR 75.00
Served with Whipped Cream, Homemade Custard and Nuts
Ice Cream Oreo Tower ZAR 65.00
With Oreo Crumbs and a Bar-One Chocolate Sauce
Tiramisu ZAR 85.00
Don Pedro - Double ZAR 85.00
Don Pedro - Single ZAR 65.00
Irish Coffee - Double ZAR 85.00
Irish Coffee - Single ZAR 65.00
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Restaurant R 300 to R 400
Restaurant R 300 to R 400
Restaurant R 300 to R 400
Restaurant R 300 to R 400
Restaurant R 300 to R 400