Say hello to Michael, our talented and passionate Head Chef, whose culinary expertise is the driving force behind the flavours you’ll find at The Skiff Inn. With an eye for detail and a deep respect for quality ingredients, Michael leads our kitchen brigade with precision, creativity, and heart.
Each month, Michael and his dedicated team craft a Seasonal Specials Menu, inspired by the freshest, locally-sourced produce. Every dish is a celebration of flavour and seasonality with a mix of home comforts and new food trends to delight both regulars and first-time guests.
Whether he’s slow-braising, flame-grilling, or hand-finishing a dessert with finesse, Michael brings a chef’s instinct to every plate.
Our October specials have been influenced from our summer travels up and down the country, from Manchester to Birmingham we have tasted some of the best Indian food in the country. After enjoying this cuisine so much, we decided to take influence from the traditional Indian flavours and dishes and combine them with our knowledge of good pub grub! We have really enjoyed creating this colourful and vibrant menu for our lovely customers to try and test. Keeping our specials diverse and flavoursome are two of the most important factors to us, so we hope everyone enjoys them as much as we did!
Tried and tested - our starters range from classic dishes that you may know to street-food style starters to get you ready for the main event!
Just as you know it - with sautéed madras onions and tomato chutney
Breaded potato and paneer koftas filled with cashew nuts and sultanas on a spiced tomato sauce
Popadoms loaded with tomato chutney, mango puree, raita, red onions, coriander, pomegranates
Where traditional meets taste - Indian inspired mains to warm the soul!
Lightly spiced and pan fried, served with our homemade green chutney, parmentier potatoes, sautéed red onions and fresh chilli
48 hours marinated lamb chops, spiced with Kashmiri blend, with a homemade naan bread and cucumber raita salad
With a kick - served with basmati rice, chilli crunch and fresh coriander
Why not have the full experience and add a little extra?
Masala tossed fries, onions and peppers, raita and coriander
Traditional Indian mango yoghurt drink - creamy and delicious!
As the seasons shift and autumn edges closer, The Skiff is celebrating September with a fresh line-up of specials designed to warm, delight, and surprise. This month’s menu blends indulgent comfort with creative flair – think golden breaded halloumi with zesty lime mayo in the Say Cheese, Lime Squeeze, or the perfect late-summer balance of smoky-sweet grilled peaches with creamy burrata, drizzled in hot honey and scattered with pine nuts in the Peaches & Cream-a!. For something rich and earthy, the Rocketfella Parm layers Parmigiana Reggiano with rocket, cherry tomatoes, toasted almonds, and just a hint of truffle oil.
The indulgence doesn’t stop there, our specials also feature hearty panuozzo sandwiches and mains that promise big flavour. The Truffle Shuffle Steak packs in melted cheese, sautéed mushrooms, onions, and truffle mayo on tender steak, while the Duckin’ Delicious brings together shredded roasted duck, pickled red cabbage, salsa verde, crispy onions, and melted cheese in a perfect balance of tang and richness. Sandwich lovers will enjoy the Big Meat, a meatball and Napoli sauce masterpiece topped with Parmigiana Reggiano, or the Morta-Bella, loaded with mortadella, salami, pesto, burrata, and pistachio for an Italian twist. September’s menu is all about bold tastes, seasonal ingredients, and a reason to linger a little longer at The Skiff.
Introducing our mouth-watering August specials, a celebration of fresh, bold Italian flavours to savour this summer. Start your meal with a tangy twist on bruschetta featuring creamy goat’s cheese, sweet figs and hot honey, or enjoy the refreshing crunch of our watermelon, cucumber, feta and mint salad. For those who love to graze, our mini Italian tapas selection is bursting with colour and flavour. For mains, indulge in hearty dishes like our rich porcini and steak tagliatelle Alfredo or the Sardinian classic, Malloreddus, paired with Italian sausage and a kick of chilli. Seafood lovers will adore the tagliatelle vodka salmon, while meat fans won’t want to miss our slow-braised Italian-style ribs, served with Mediterranean vegetables and a creamy finish. Buon appetito!
