Allergens & Food Preparation
At Highcliffe House, we want to ensure that every guest enjoys their dining experience, with as little compromise as possible.
To help you make a more informed decision the list below provides allergen and preparation information on each of our breakfast items. If you would any further information about any breakfast item or other matter then please let us know.
bakery Items
Please find our list of bakery items for breakfast, afternoon tea and evening meals, to help you determine which items are best for you. Please let us know if you would like further information about any of the items below.
| Bakery Item | Vegetarian (V) | Vegan (VE) | Dairy-free (DF) | Gluten-free (GF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scones | Yes | No | No | No |
| White or Brown Bread | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| White or Bread Bread (Gluten-free) | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| English Muffins | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| English Muffins (Gluten-free) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Crumpets (Gluten-free) | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Pancakes (Scotch / US-style) | Yes | No | No | No |
| Pancakes (Scotch / US-style) (Gluten-free) | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bread Rolls | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bread Rolls (Gluten-free) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Crackers | Yes | No | No | No |
| Crackers (Gluten-free) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Breakfast Items | Allergens | Additional Ingredients | Suitable For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full English Breakfast | |||
| Unsmoked Rindless Thick-Sliced Back Bacon | Brushed lightly in oil | ||
| West Country Pork Sausages | Wheat | ||
| Gluten-free sausages | Sodium Sulphite | Brushed lightly in oil | (GF) |
| Linda McCartney Vegetarian Sausages | Sulphites, Soya & Wheat | Brushed lightly in oil | (V) (VE) |
| Black Pudding | Wheat, Oatmeal & Barley | Brushed lightly in oil | |
| Hash Browns | (GF) (V) (VE) | ||
| Large Flat Mushroom | Brushed lightly in oil & seasoned | (GF) (V) (VE) | |
| Vine Tomatoes | Brushed lightly in oil & seasoned | (GF) (V) (VE) | |
| Heinz Beans | (GF) (V) (VE) | ||
| Poached Eggs | Egg | Distilled vinegar & water | (GF) (V) |
| Scrambled Eggs | Egg & Milk (butter & double cream) | Butter, double cream & seasoning | (GF) (V) |
| Fried Eggs | Egg | Fried in a little oil | (GF) (V) |
| Toast & Pastries | Allergens | Additional Ingredients | |
| White Toast | Oats, Wheat & Soya Flour | (V) (VE) | |
| Wholemeal Toast | Oats, Wheat, Soya & Barley Flour | (V) (VE) | |
| Gluten Free White Toast | Soya & Egg | (GF) (V) (VE) | |
| Gluten Free Brown Toast | Egg | (GF) (V) (VE) | |
| Croissants | Wheat, Milk & Egg | (V) | |
| Pain Au Chocolat | Wheat, Milk, Egg & Soya | (V) | |
| Breakfast Sandwiches | Allergens | Additional Ingredients | |
| White Bread | Oats, Wheat & Soya Flour | Butter | (V) (VE) |
| Wholemeal Bread | Oats, Wheat, Soya & Barley Flour | Butter | (V) (VE) |
| Gluten Free White Bread | Soya & Egg | Butter | (GF) (V) (VE) |
| Gluten Free Brown Bread | Egg | Butter | (GF) (V) (VE) |
| Unsmoked Rindless Thick Sliced Back Bacon | Brushed lightly in oil | ||
| Fried Eggs | Egg | Fried in a little oil | (GF) (V) |
| Pancakes | Allegens | Additional Ingredients | |
| American Buttermilk Pancakes | Wheat, Egg & Milk | (V) | |
| Gluten Free Pancakes | Egg | (GF) (V) (VE) | |
| Butter | Milk | ||
| Maple Syrup | (GF) (V) | ||
| Unsmoked Rindless Thick-Sliced Back Bacon | Brushed lightly in oil | ||
| Porridge | Allergens | Additional Ingredients | |
| Porridge Oats | Oats, Oatmeal | Water | (V) (VE) |
| Double Cream | Milk | (GF) (V) | |
| Eggs Royale & Eggs Avocado | Allergens | Additional Ingredients | |
| Smoked Salmon | Fish | (GF) | |
| Avocado | Lemon juice & seasoning | (GF) (V) (VE) | |
| Poached Eggs | Egg | Distilled vinegar & water | (GF) (V) |
| Scrambled Eggs | Egg & Milk (butter & double cream) | Butter, double cream & seasoning | (GF) (V) |
| Hollandaise | Egg & Milk | (GF) (V) | |
| Lemon Wedge | (GF) (V) (VE) | ||
| English Muffin | Wheat & Soya Flour | (V) | |
| Gluten Free Crumpet | Egg | (GF) (V) | |
| Eggs Benedict | Allergens | Additional Ingredients | |
| Unsmoked Rindless Thick-Sliced Back Bacon | Brushed lightly in oil | ||
| Poached Eggs | Egg | Distilled vinegar & water | (GF) (V) |
| Scrambled Eggs | Egg & Milk (butter & double cream) | Butter, double cream & seasoning | (GF) (V) |
| Hollandaise | Egg & Milk | (GF) (V) | |
| Lemon Wedge | (GF) (V) (VE) | ||
| English Muffin | Wheat & Soya Flour | (V) | |
| Gluten-Free Crumpet | Egg | (GF) (V) | |
| Fresh Fruit (presented in separate bowls, not mixed) | Allergens | Additional Ingredients | |
| Strawberries | (GF) (V) (VE) | ||
| Blueberries | (GF) (V) (VE) | ||
| Raspberries | (GF) (V) (VE) | ||
| (GF) (V) (VE) | |||
| Buffet Items | Allergens | Additional Ingredients | |
| Natural yoghurt | Milk | (GF) (V) | |
| Semi Skimmed Milk | Milk | (GF) (V) | |
| Orange Juice | (GF) (V) (VE) | ||
| Grapefruit Juice | (GF) (V) (VE) | ||
| Apple Juice | (GF) (V) (VE) | ||
| Butter | Milk | (GF) (V) | |
| Cereals | Allergens | Additional Ingredients | |
| Cornflakes | (V) (VE) | ||
| Free From Berry Granola | Oats | Gluten-free, wheat-free, milk-free | (VE) |
| Condiments, Preserves & Spreads | Allergens | Additional Ingredients | |
| Tiptree Brown Sauce | Barley | (GF) (V) (VE) | |
| Tiptree Tomato Ketchup | (GF) (V) (VE) | ||
| (GF) (V) (VE) | |||
| Tiptree Honey | (GF) (V) | ||
| Tiptree Raspberry Jam | (GF) (V) (VE) | ||
| Marmite | Barley, Wheat, Oats, Rye, Celery | (V) | |
| Nutella (Hazelnut spread with cocoa) (Subject to availability) | Hazelnut, Milk, Soya | (V) | |
| Whole Earth Smooth Peanut Butter (Subject to availability) | Peanuts | (GF) (V) (VE) | |
| Sinai House Honey (Subject to availability) | |||
| (GF) (V) | |||
| Neal's Home-made Jams & Marmalade (Subject to availability) | |||
| Strawberry & Blueberry | Butter | (GF) (V) | |
| Strawberry | Butter | (GF) (V) | |
| Blueberry | Butter | (GF) (V) | |
| Apricot | Butter, Sulphur dioxide | (GF) (V) | |
| Orange Marmalade | Butter | (GF) (V) | |
| Lemon Curd | Milk & Butter | (GF) (V) | |
| Lemon Marmalade | Butter | (GF) (V) | |
| Strawberry & Rose | Butter | (GF) (V) | |
| Strawberry & Caramel | Butter | (GF) (V) | |
| Pink Grapefruit Marmalade | Butter | (GF) (V) | |
| Rhubard & Ginger | Butter | (GF) (V) | |
| Red Grape & Vanilla | Butter | (GF) (V) | |
| Orange & Whiskey Marmalade | Butter | Alcohol | (GF) (V) |
| Autumn Jam | Butter | Strawberries, Blueberries, Pears, Ginger, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves, Lemon, Vanilla | (GF) (V) |
| Summer Jam | Butter | Strawberries, Raspberries, Redcurrants, Blackcurrants, Blackberries | (GF) (V) |
| Apricot & Blueberry | Butter, Sulphur dioxide | (GF) (V) | |
| Pear & Ginger | Butter | (GF) (V) | |
| Raspberry & Lemon | Butter | (GF) (V) | |
| Neal's Home-made Granola | Cereals, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Gluten, Sulphur dioxide | (GF) (V) | |
| Neal's Home-made Muesli | Cereals, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Gluten, Sulphur dioxide | (GF) (V) | |
| Cream Tea | Allergens | Additional Ingredients | |
| Scones | Wheat, Milk, Egg & Soya | ||
| Gluten Free Scones | Egg & Milk | (GF) (V) | |
| Clotted Cream | Milk | (GF) (V) | |
| Home-made Strawberry Jam | Butter | ||
| Evening Meals | Allergens | Additional Ingredients | Suitable For |
| Beef & Ale Stew | Celery, Cornflour | Sunflower / Vegetable Oil, Beef, Onions, Carrots, Potato, Celery, Cornflour, Ale, Beef Stock, Brown Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Bay Leaves, Thyme. | (Dairy-free) |
| Chicken Stew | Celery, Cornflour | Sunflower / Vegetable Oil, Chicken Breast, Onions, Carrots, Potato, Garlic, Cornflour, Leeks, Chicken Stock, Salt, Pepper, Thyme, Rosemary, Sage. | (Dairy-free) |
| Smokey Vegan Stew | Celery, Sodium Metabisulphate | Sunflower / Vegetable Oil, Onion, Garlic, Smoked Paprika, Cumin, Thyme, Carrots, Celery, Red/Yellow/Orange Pepper, Tomatoes, Butter Beans, Lentils, Vegetable Stock, Brown Sugar, Red Wine Vinegar, Tomato Puree, Salt, Pepper. | (Dairy-free)(GF)(V)(VE) |
| Platters | Allergens | Additional Ingredients | Suitable For |
| Meat | Milk (Butter), Barley, Sodium Metabisulphate. | Meat selection, Cheese Selection, Red Pepper, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Bread Rolls, Butter, Chutney, Grapes, Crackers, Olives, Cocktail Onions, Cocktail Gherkins, Humous | |
| Vegetarian | Milk (Butter), Barley, Sodium Metabisulphate. | Cheese Selection, Red Pepper, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Bread Rolls, Butter, Chutney, Grapes, Crackers, Olives, Cocktail Onions, Cocktail Gherkins, Humous | (V) |
| Vegan | Celery, Nuts, Barley, Sodium Metabisulphate. | Celery, Mange Tout, Baby Sweetcorn, Avocado smash, Red Pepper, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Bread Rolls, Vegan Spread, Chutney (vegan), Grapes, Nuts, Crackers (vegan), Olives, Cocktail onions, Cocktail gherkins, Humous | (Dairy-free) (V) (VE) |