Mother’s Day Fine Dining in Petts Wood by Chef Atul Kochhar

Treat the most important woman in your life to a truly memorable culinary experience at Indian Essence in Petts Wood. Join us as we celebrate Mother’s Day with an exceptional, bespoke menu created by Chef Atul Kochhar, inspired by the authentic regional recipes passed down by his own mother. We will be celebrating this year with a special set lunch menu, beginning with a complimentary rose petal and lychee bellini for every mum, ensuring a sophisticated and welcoming Michelin Bib Gourmand experience.

Signature Dishes and Regional Indian Heritage

With a considered selection for each course, guests can savour exquisite starters such as our tender lamb galouti kebab, paired with crisp mung bean sprouts and fresh mint chutney; vibrant tandoori Balchao prawns accompanied by a seasonal salad and tangy gooseberry chutney; or succulent Norfolk chicken supreme, expertly cooked in our traditional clay oven with coriander and cumin. Every main course is thoughtfully served alongside aromatic aloo muttar masala, fragrant Navrattan vegetable pulao, and freshly baked coriander naan. To conclude, the dessert offering features a refined Eton Mess, elevated with fresh seasonal berries, crisp meringue, and rich crème fraîche.

There are two seatings available for the lunch menu
12:00 – 2:45; 3:00 – 5:45
Dinner service will be from the a la carte menu

Sample menu only, view current menus.

Annually during the month of March.

An Exquisite Multi-Course Mother’s Day Menu

Our carefully curated appetisers showcase a mastery of Indian spice blending. Choose from delicate pan-fried potato cakes dressed with cooling mint and yoghurt, or Malvani-spiced king prawns served alongside a vibrant tomato and garlic chutney. Alternatively, enjoy perfectly crisp chilli squid finished with fresh lime, exquisitely spiced minced lamb skewered in the tandoor, our supreme of chicken marinated in hung curd, cheese, and fresh basil, or the inventive spiced duck tak-a-tak pie paired with a mixed berry compote.

For the main course, experience the depth of India’s culinary heritage. Selections include a rich Bengali-style king prawn malai curry, or pan-seared sea bass beautifully presented on spiced beetroot with fork-crushed potatoes and a delicate mappas sauce. Meat lovers will appreciate the chargrilled corn-fed chicken supreme in a luscious creamed tomato and fenugreek sauce, or the slow-roasted lamb shank bathed in an aromatic Nihari sauce. For a comprehensive tasting experience, opt for the Kebab Platter, featuring Malai tikka, mustard salmon, lamb burra kebab, and king prawns. Vegetarians can delight in our kale dumplings with cottage cheese, served in a tangy tomato sauce. All main courses are generously accompanied by mushroom matar, aloo pepper fry, fragrant lemon rice, and artisanal garlic naan

Conclude this special occasion with our Chef’s Special Dessert Platter, a bespoke selection of refined, contemporary Indian sweets designed perfectly for sharing.

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All prices are inclusive of VAT
A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill Our dishes may contain nuts or traces of nuts
Please advise your waiter of any dietary requirements or intolerances