Café
The café is open from 10am and can be found on the ground floor of the house in the entrance hall. There is a light lunch menu served between 11:30am and 2.30pm, which includes a selection of hot and cold food.
Throughout the day you can treat yourself to a cream tea or something else sweet from a large selection of homemade cakes and biscuits, including gluten-free options.
Picnics
Find a nice spot at one of the picnic tables to enjoy the surroundings as you have your lunch. Or why not pitch up on the front lawn and enjoy vistas of the house and parkland? Ask at Visitor Reception for some top tips about finding the perfect picnic spot at Basildon Park.
Breakfasts
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday we're serving breakfast sandwiches in the café from 10am until 11.30am. Treat yourself to a warming Bacon or Sausage sandwich as a great start to your day.
Sample lunch menu
Light Lunches: Served between 11:30am – 2:30pm
Soup of the day
One pot such as a stew or curry
Jacket potatoes (tuna, cheese or beans) served with salad and coleslaw
Fishcakes with salad and coleslaw
Paninis such as ham, cheese and sundried tomato
Salad such as chicken, bacon and avocado
Bombay potato filo parcels
A selection of sandwiches
Panna cotta served with summer fruits
Children’s items available
Cakes: Served all day
Cream tea: including a pot of tea or coffee, one fruit scone, a pot of clotted cream and jam.
Victoria Sponge
Chocolate Brownie
Coconut and Fruit Flapjack
Shortbread
*Please ask a member of staff if you have any dietary requirements
Four-legged friends
We welcome all visitors into the tearoom, including four-legged friends. We ask only that your dog waits at the table whilst you order your food in the serving area. Water is available for dogs outside the tearoom.
