Live Music Evenings
Our live music evenings are what make us The Jazz Café. Brilliant live music (from a number of different genres not just jazz!), delicious food and good company.
To find out What’s On at The Jazz Café, please click here.
When you make your first booking, you will create an online account with us. You will need to use your online account to make your menu pre-orders.
Prices:
Our prices for the evening include:
To view the menu for your event, please select the month that you are visiting us from the below:
To view our wine list, please click here
Please note: A cover charge of £10.00 per person will be added for those who book a table but do not have the set meal. Drinks need to be purchased at the bar. Wine can be served at the table if pre-ordered. Parties of 6 or more must pre-pay and pre-order food to qualify. No cancellations permitted.
If you would like to get in touch about our live music evenings, you can contact us by calling 01189 681 442 or send us an email to office@thejazzcafe.co.uk.
Private Events
Christmas Parties
Whether you’re attending a Shared Christmas Party Night or hosting a Private Christmas Party, you’ll be delighted by a traditional Christmas meal with all the trimmings. Please visit our Christmas Party page for more information.
Grab & Go Lunch
Did you know that we offer Grab & Go Lunch provided by our very own Kloud Kitchen brand? If you’re in the nearby area, simply pop in (weekdays only!), get some lunch and go! It’s as simple as that! To view the menu and find out more information, please click here.
Football
We’re open for Reading FC match days before, during and after the game. Serving a selection of tasty food, come and support The Royals at The Jazz Café. Visit our football page here for more info.
Our Food Philosophy
Good, nutritious food is so important to us here at The Jazz Café. Most of our dishes are homemade and made from scratch using traditional household recipes. They therefore may look a little different each time. We also try to use the freshest ingredients wherever possible in our cooking.
You can guarantee that if we say vegetarian, we mean 100% vegetarian. We do not use animal fat or any other products that contain traces of animal ingredients in our vegetarian dishes.
We are also passionate about looking after our team’s well-being and advocate fair working hours and offer delicious meals whilst our staff are on shift to keep them fuelled throughout the day. We even offer food and drinks to our suppliers and delivery drivers as we strongly believe that the belly rules the mind!
Our chefs are always happy to create your menu to your own individual tastes and requirements. We do politely request where possible that our guests try to limit their food waste to help our overall goal of reducing waste.
All wines are subject to availability
Champagne and Sparkling
17 - House Sparkling Prosecco, Ita Brut N.V
Our House Prosecco is a Spumante with a Champagne cork closure & packed full of bubbles. This wine is extremely popular due to its delicious elderflower fruit flavours. A cut above the rest.
19 - House Champagne, Brut N.V.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our House Champagne. Gaston Dericbourg is an award winning Champagne house and this wine has style, elegance, and the most beautiful balance, soft and seductive – yet with great structure. Delicious!
20 - Veuve Clicquot ‘Yellow Label’ N.V.
Well know for both its full-bodied, biscuity style and its consistency, the success of this famous brand continues to grow and grow. A black grape dominated blend, using 70% Pinot Noir and Meunier together with 30% Chardonnay.
18 - Sachetto Pinot Grigio Rosé Spumante
This stunning pale salmon pink fizz, displays an abundance of delicate bubbles with structured aromas and red fruit flavours. Presented in a stylish clear glass bottle.
Red WIne
10 - Les Terrasses, Merlot / Grenache
A Southern French wine made with Merlot & Grenache, from vineyards in the L’Ardeche This wine has a ruby red colour with purple tints, a fruity, fragrant bouquet of wild berries & mouth filling flavours.Taste Guide -Juicy
14 - Malbec Andeluna Raices
This world famous Argentinean grape variety displays vanillin cigar-box and black cherries on the nose with a rich mouth-feel that leads to lovely ripe black cherries with complex hints of spice and herbs on the palate.Taste Guide - Smooth
12 - Manzanos, Tempranillo Rioja
A fantastic Spanish red made with Tempranillo
grapes & matured in oak. Ruby red, light &
harmonious, well balanced, aromatic with oak
& vanilla traces.Taste Guide - Smooth
15 - Cotes Du Rhone Vignes du Prince
This is one of the finest examples of Cotes du Rhone that we have ever tried. Wonderfully rich, smooth plum flavours, with a hint of spice and pepper.Taste Guide - Juicy
16 - Fleurie, Burgundy
This is a wonderful Beaujolais that’s rich with complex mouth-filling flavours. It has a silky texture with ripe raspberry and Vanilla spice aromas. Sweet, rich, fruit extraction with an elegant finish.Taste Guide - Big.
11 - MontGras Aura, Cabernet Sauvignon
This Chilean Cabernet is deep cherry-red in colour,
it shows intense strawberry and raspberry aromas.
Silky tannins on the well-rounded palate complete
the finish of this delicious wine. Smooth
Taste Guide - S
13. Wolftrap, Syrah, Mourvedre Viognier
An outstanding wine made by the winemakers
of Boekenhoutskloof in South Africa with hand selected
fruit from old vines. Ripe, round and
very succulent berry fruit flavours with real
structure and character.Taste Guide- Big
Rose Wine
8 - Les Terrasses Rosé
A gorgeous, crisp fruity rosé from the South of France. Subtle pink in colour, fresh berry aromas. Mouth filling crisp flavours, with a soft clean finish.Taste Guide-Fresh
9 - Ancora, Pinot Grigio Rosé
Very easy drinking rosé from Pavia in Italy. Pinot Grigio is the grape behind this wine and this juicy strawberry fruit-scented rose makes a really refreshing change to white Pinot!Taste Guide-Fresh
White Wine
2 - Pinot Grigio Ancora
From the Pavia region in Italy. This wine is crisp and dry with hints of lemons and limes. The Pinot Gris grapes were harvested in the early hours to maintain freshness and elegance. Taste Guide - Fresh
5 - Chardonnay IGP Monstable
A delicious example of French Chardonnay displaying complex citrus aromas intertwining with dried fruits & a predominant taste of honey. Morande is made by award winning winemakers.Taste Guide-Soft
4 - William Robertson, Chenin Blanc
Easy-drinking, fresh and crisp, this is a wine marked by delicious ripe tropical fruit flavours and attractive aromas of lime zest and guava.Taste Guide-Soft
7 - Chablis Domaine Robin
A truly fantastic wine from Burgundy, France. Vibrant, floral bouquet that follows through beautifully onto the palate with a crisp flavoursome finish. Great complexity made by an excellent producer.Taste Guide-Luscious
1 - Les Terrasses, Sauvignon Blanc
An exciting new wine from the Ardeche in the South of France. A blend of Sauvignon and Grenache, pale green in colour, a fruity, floral bouquet with hints of white spring flowers and a fresh delicate taste.Taste Guide - Fresh
3 - MontGras Aura, Sauvignon Blanc
A fantastic wine from MontGras in Chile.
Zesty lime aromas allied to fruit salad and ripe melon flavours, lead to a fresh palate and stunningly crisp, lingering aftertaste. This wine provides light and lively easy drinking.Fresh
6 -Mount Riley,Sauvignon Blanc
This New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc has delicious flavours of gooseberry, well balanced zesty fruit,green apple and ripe melon, mixed with subtle herbaceous mineral notes.
Pure class.Taste Guide-Fresh
Standard Menu
For bookings of 1-7 people price is for starter/main or main/dessert. 3rd course may be ordered at £5.50. Showcase & Ticket events carry a supplement.
Starter
x Special Dietary x
See note at foot of menu.
Orange & Carrot Soup
Our chefs classic great winter warmer and served with crusty bread
Duck Liver and pork pate
Duck Liver and pork pate served with onion chutney and crusty bread on a bed of rocket
Rainbow falafel salad
Rainbow falafel salad with Tahini dressing and toasted pitta (Ve) (GF on request)
Garlic and soy marinated Prawns
Garlic and soy marinated Prawns on the bed of sprouts and rice noodle salad (GF)(Ve on request)
Main Course
x Special Dietary x
For Celiac/Gluten/Dairy Free/Nut free menu selection. Add comment in "special" at foot of pre-order form when placing pre-order or contact us for further info.
Pan Fried Seabass
Pan fried Sea Bass marinated with Thyme, Lemon and Olive oil on a bed of warm potato salad served with rich tomato concasse and selection of Vegetables (gf option available)
Honey and Wholegrain Mustard Roasted Gammon
Honey and Wholegrain Mustard Roasted Gammon served with pigs in blankets, roast potato, honey drizzled roast parsnips and selection of vegetables
Chicken Fillet Stuffed with Spinach & Ricotta
Chicken Fillet Stuffed with Spinach & Ricotta, served with potatoes, chef choice of seasonal vegetables and homemade sauce
Butternut squash and lentil wellington
Butternut squash and lentil wellington served with and gravy (ve)
Succulent Turkey parcels
Succulent Turkey parcels filled with cranberry, sage & onion stuffing, served with a rich winter sauce roast potatoes, honey drizzled roasted parsnips and selection of vegetables
Dessert
Christmas pudding
with brandy sauce
Special Dietary
Fruit platter, with strawberries, kiwi,grapes, water melon, pineapple
For Celiac/Gluten/Dairy Free/Nut.
Lemon tarte'
Fresh citrus tart with cream
Chocolate Dessert
Creamy chocolate mousse filled in butter tartelette with layers of & rich cholate served with fresh cream and strawberry
Side Orders
Medium Menu
For bookings of 8-19 people price is for starter/main or main/dessert. 3rd course may be ordered at £5.50. Showcase & Ticket events carry a supplement
Starter
x Special Dietary x
See note at foot of menu.
Orange & Carrot Soup
Our chefs classic great winter warmer and served with crusty bread
Duck Liver and pork pate
Duck Liver and pork pate served with onion chutney and crusty bread on a bed of rocket
Warm Gnocchi with grilled vegetables
Warm Gnocchi with grilled vegetables served with rocket and parmesan shavings (Ve on request)
Rainbow falafel salad
Rainbow falafel salad with Tahini dressing and toasted pitta (Ve) (GF on request)
Garlic and soy marinated Prawns
Garlic and soy marinated Prawns on the bed of sprouts and rice noodle salad (GF)(Ve on request)
Main Course
x Special Dietary x
For Celiac/Gluten/Dairy Free/Nut free menu selection. Add comment in "special" at foot of pre-order form when placing pre-order or contact us for further info.
Pan Fried Seabass
Pan fried Sea Bass marinated with Thyme, Lemon and Olive oil on a bed of warm potato salad served with rich tomato concasse and selection of Vegetables (gf option available)
Honey and Wholegrain Mustard Roasted Gammon
Honey and Wholegrain Mustard Roasted Gammon served with pigs in blankets, roast potato, honey drizzled roast parsnips and selection of vegetables
Chicken Fillet Stuffed with Spinach & Ricotta
Chicken Fillet Stuffed with Spinach & Ricotta, served with potatoes, chef choice of seasonal vegetables and homemade sauce
Butternut squash and lentil wellington
Butternut squash and lentil wellington served with and gravy (ve)
Succulent Turkey parcels
Succulent Turkey parcels filled with cranberry, sage & onion stuffing, served with a rich winter sauce roast potatoes, honey drizzled roasted parsnips and selection of vegetables
Dessert
Christmas pudding
with brandy sauce
Special Dietary
Fruit platter, with strawberries, kiwi,grapes, water melon, pineapple
For Celiac/Gluten/Dairy Free/Nut.
Lemon tarte'
Fresh citrus tart with cream
Chocolate Dessert
Creamy chocolate mousse filled in butter tartelette with layers of & rich cholate served with fresh cream and strawberry
Side Orders
large Menu
For over 20 people. Set price is for 2 courses, a starter and main. Showcase events carry a £5.00 supplement. A 3rd course is £5.50 unless shown.
Starter
x Special Dietary x
See note at foot of menu.
Orange & Carrot Soup
Our chefs classic great winter warmer and served with crusty bread
Duck Liver and pork pate
Duck Liver and pork pate served with onion chutney and crusty bread on a bed of rocket
Warm Gnocchi with grilled vegetables
Warm Gnocchi with grilled vegetables served with rocket and parmesan shavings (Ve on request)
Rainbow falafel salad
Rainbow falafel salad with Tahini dressing and toasted pitta (Ve) (GF on request)
Garlic and soy marinated Prawns
Garlic and soy marinated Prawns on the bed of sprouts and rice noodle salad (GF)(Ve on request)
Main Course
x Special Dietary x
For Celiac/Gluten/Dairy Free/Nut free menu selection. Add comment in "special" at foot of pre-order form when placing pre-order or contact us for further info.
Pan Fried Seabass
Pan fried Sea Bass marinated with Thyme, Lemon and Olive oil on a bed of warm potato salad served with rich tomato concasse and selection of Vegetables (gf option available)
Honey and Wholegrain Mustard Roasted Gammon
Honey and Wholegrain Mustard Roasted Gammon served with pigs in blankets, roast potato, honey drizzled roast parsnips and selection of vegetables
Chicken Fillet Stuffed with Spinach & Ricotta
Chicken Fillet Stuffed with Spinach & Ricotta, served with potatoes, chef choice of seasonal vegetables and homemade sauce
Butternut squash and lentil wellington
Butternut squash and lentil wellington served with and gravy (ve)
Succulent Turkey parcels
Succulent Turkey parcels filled with cranberry, sage & onion stuffing, served with a rich winter sauce roast potatoes, honey drizzled roasted parsnips and selection of vegetables
Dessert
Christmas pudding
with brandy sauce
Special Dietary
Fruit platter, with strawberries, kiwi,grapes, water melon, pineapple
For Celiac/Gluten/Dairy Free/Nut.
Lemon tarte'
Fresh citrus tart with cream
Chocolate Dessert
Creamy chocolate mousse filled in butter tartelette with layers of & rich cholate served with fresh cream and strawberry
Side Orders
Standard Menu
For bookings of 1-7 people price is for starter/main or main/dessert. 3rd course may be ordered at £5.50. Showcase & Ticket events carry a supplement.
Starter
x Special Dietary x
See note at foot of menu.
Orange & Carrot Soup
Our chefs classic great winter warmer and served with crusty bread
Duck Liver and pork pate
Duck Liver and pork pate served with onion chutney and crusty bread on a bed of rocket
Warm Gnocchi with grilled vegetables
Warm Gnocchi with grilled vegetables served with rocket and parmesan shavings (Ve on request)
Rainbow falafel salad
Rainbow falafel salad with Tahini dressing and toasted pitta (Ve) (GF on request)
Garlic and soy marinated Prawns
Garlic and soy marinated Prawns on the bed of sprouts and rice noodle salad (GF)(Ve on request)
Main Course
x Special Dietary x
For Celiac/Gluten/Dairy Free/Nut free menu selection. Add comment in "special" at foot of pre-order form when placing pre-order or contact us for further info.
Pan Fried Seabass
Pan fried Sea Bass marinated with Thyme, Lemon and Olive oil on a bed of warm potato salad served with rich tomato concasse and selection of Vegetables (gf option available)
Honey and Wholegrain Mustard Roasted Gammon
Honey and Wholegrain Mustard Roasted Gammon served with pigs in blankets, roast potato, honey drizzled roast parsnips and selection of vegetables
Butternut squash and lentil wellington
Butternut squash and lentil wellington served with and gravy (ve)
Succulent Turkey parcels
Succulent Turkey parcels filled with cranberry, sage & onion stuffing, served with a rich winter sauce roast potatoes, honey drizzled roasted parsnips and selection of vegetables
Dessert
Christmas pudding
with brandy sauce
Special Dietary
Fruit platter, with strawberries, kiwi,grapes, water melon, pineapple
For Celiac/Gluten/Dairy Free/Nut.
Lemon tarte'
Fresh citrus tart with cream
Chocolate Dessert
Creamy chocolate mousse filled in butter tartelette with layers of & rich cholate served with fresh cream and strawberry
Side Orders
Medium Menu
For bookings of 8-19 people price is for starter/main or main/dessert. 3rd course may be ordered at £5.50. Showcase & Ticket events carry a supplement
Starter
x Special Dietary x
See note at foot of menu.
Orange & Carrot Soup
Our chefs classic great winter warmer and served with crusty bread
Duck Liver and pork pate
Duck Liver and pork pate served with onion chutney and crusty bread on a bed of rocket
Warm Gnocchi with grilled vegetables
Warm Gnocchi with grilled vegetables served with rocket and parmesan shavings (Ve on request)
Rainbow falafel salad
Rainbow falafel salad with Tahini dressing and toasted pitta (Ve) (GF on request)
Garlic and soy marinated Prawns
Garlic and soy marinated Prawns on the bed of sprouts and rice noodle salad (GF)(Ve on request)
Main Course
x Special Dietary x
For Celiac/Gluten/Dairy Free/Nut free menu selection. Add comment in "special" at foot of pre-order form when placing pre-order or contact us for further info.
Pan Fried Seabass
Pan fried Sea Bass marinated with Thyme, Lemon and Olive oil on a bed of warm potato salad served with rich tomato concasse and selection of Vegetables (gf option available)
Honey and Wholegrain Mustard Roasted Gammon
Honey and Wholegrain Mustard Roasted Gammon served with pigs in blankets, roast potato, honey drizzled roast parsnips and selection of vegetables
Butternut squash and lentil wellington
Butternut squash and lentil wellington served with and gravy (ve)
Succulent Turkey parcels
Succulent Turkey parcels filled with cranberry, sage & onion stuffing, served with a rich winter sauce roast potatoes, honey drizzled roasted parsnips and selection of vegetables
Dessert
Christmas pudding
with brandy sauce
Special Dietary
Fruit platter, with strawberries, kiwi,grapes, water melon, pineapple
For Celiac/Gluten/Dairy Free/Nut.
Lemon tarte'
Fresh citrus tart with cream
Chocolate Dessert
Creamy chocolate mousse filled in butter tartelette with layers of & rich cholate served with fresh cream and strawberry
Side Orders
large Menu
For over 20 people. Set price is for 2 courses, a starter and main. Showcase events carry a £5.00 supplement. A 3rd course is £5.50 unless shown.
Starter
x Special Dietary x
See note at foot of menu.
Orange and Carrot soup
served with crusty bread
Duck Liver and pork pate
Duck Liver and pork pate served with onion chutney and crusty bread on a bed of rocket
Warm Gnocchi with grilled vegetables
Warm Gnocchi with grilled vegetables served with rocket and parmesan shavings (Ve on request)
Rainbow falafel salad
Rainbow falafel salad with Tahini dressing and toasted pitta (Ve) (GF on request)
Garlic and soy marinated Prawns
Garlic and soy marinated Prawns on the bed of sprouts and rice noodle salad (GF)(Ve on request)
Main Course
x Special Dietary x
For Celiac/Gluten/Dairy Free/Nut free menu selection. Add comment in "special" at foot of pre-order form when placing pre-order or contact us for further info.
Pan Fried Seabass
Pan fried Sea Bass marinated with Thyme, Lemon and Olive oil on a bed of warm potato salad served with rich tomato concasse and selection of Vegetables (gf option available)
Honey and Wholegrain Mustard Roasted Gammon
Honey and Wholegrain Mustard Roasted Gammon served with pigs in blankets, roast potato, honey drizzled roast parsnips and selection of vegetables
Butternut squash and lentil wellington
Butternut squash and lentil wellington served with and gravy (ve)
Succulent Turkey parcels
Succulent Turkey parcels filled with cranberry, sage & onion stuffing, served with a rich winter sauce roast potatoes, honey drizzled roasted parsnips and selection of vegetables
Dessert
Christmas pudding
with brandy sauce
Special Dietary
Fruit platter, with strawberries, kiwi,grapes, water melon, pineapple
For Celiac/Gluten/Dairy Free/Nut.
Lemon tarte'
Fresh citrus tart with cream
Chocolate Dessert
Creamy chocolate mousse filled in butter tartelette with layers of & rich cholate served with fresh cream and strawberry
Side Orders