The Earl of March
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Goodwood and the South Downs, the Earl of March is a country pub restaurant in the village of Lavant near Chichester, West Sussex. It was taken over in July 2007 by Giles Thompson the former Executive Head Chef of the Ritz Hotel London. His passion for quality food means The Earl of March serves freshly prepared seasonal food from local produce, a selection of local real ales and a cellar of quality wines. All to be enjoyed in the comfort of the refurbished interior with its sumptuous leather sofas and its open wood fire.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Goodwood and the South Downs, the Earl of March is a country pub restaurant in the village of Lavant near Chichester, West Sussex. It was taken over in July 2007 by Giles Thompson the former Executive Head Chef of the Ritz Hotel London. His passion for quality food means The Earl of March serves freshly prepared seasonal food from local produce, a selection of local real ales and a cellar of quality wines. All toread more
Facilities




Menu
Please note that the below menu descriptions are samples only. Please refer to the restaurant’s website for up to date menus and prices.

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The Earl's Menu
Deciders
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£4.50
Baked Artisan Garlic Baguette
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£4.50
House Marinated Olives, Caper Berries & Cornichons
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£8.50
Devilled Whitebait, Smoked Paprika Mayonnaise
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£12.50
Whole Thyme Baked Camembert
Toasted Bread, The Earl’s Chutney (Sharer)
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£3.00
Additional Breads to your Basket
Starters
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£7.00
The Earl’s Soup of the Day
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£8.50
Bulgur Wheat, Apricot & Almond Salad, Rocket Pesto
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£9.50
Smoked Golden Cross Goat’s Cheese, Nutbourne Tomato, Hairspring Watercress
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£11.50
Terrine of Duck, Pistachio & Field Mushrooms
Grape Relish Pickled Vegetables.
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£16.00
Steamed Seasonal Mussels, Cider Parsley Cream (Starter or Main)
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£12.50
Oak Smoked Salmon, Pickled Cucumber, Salted Lemon & Créme Fraiche
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£9.00
Carlingford Rock Oysters, Shallot Red Wine Vinegar
Mains
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£17.50
Beer Battered Fish, Triple Cooked Chips
Buttered Peas, Earl’s Tartare Sauce.
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£17.50
Heritage Carrots, Roasted Fennel, Braised Butterbeans, Pumpkin Seeds
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£17.50
Hallgate Duck’s Egg. Confit Tomato, Twyneham Grange & BAby Vegetable Tagliatelle
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£21.50
Pan Fried Wild Sea Bass, Kind Prawns
Wilted Baby Gem, Radicchio, Chervil Beurre Blanc.
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£21.50
Duck Breast, Confit Leg Croquette
Beetroot & Charred Tenderstem Broccoli.
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£24.50
Loin & Belly of Southdowns Lamb
Spring Vegetables, Shaved Radish & Madeira Jus.
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£25.50
Poston’s Selsey Crab, Dressed with Lemon Mayonnaise or Thermidor
Remoulade & Truffled Parmesan Fries.
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£29.50
Sirloin or Fillet Steak, Triple Cooked Chips
Grilled Field Mushroom, Tomato, Garlic Butter, Béarnaise Sauce or Peppercorn Sauce.
Sides
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£3.50
Triple Cooked Chips
French Fries, New Season Buttered Potatoes, Creamed Mash, Mixed Seasonal Salad, Seasonal Runcton Vegetables.
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£4.50
Truffled Parmesan Fries
Tenderstem Broccoli.
Desserts
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£7.50
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Salted Caramel Sauce, Toffee & Honeycomb Ice Cream
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£7.50
Triple Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate Sauce, Raspberry Sorbet.
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£7.50
Apple & Summer Berry Compote
Oaty Crumble, Honey & Ginger Ice Cream.
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£11.50
Local Cheese Slate with Biscuits
Celery, Apple and Fig Chutney.
Lighter Options
Set Menu
Ideal for Pre Theatre or Post Matinée Two Courses £24.50 or Three Courses £27.50
Starters
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The Earl’s Soup of the Day
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Terrine of Duck, Pistachio & Field Mushrooms
Grape Relish, Pickled Vegetables.
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The Earl’s Beetroot & Gin Cured Gravadlax,Pickled Cucmber
Salted Lemon, Créme Fraiche.
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Bulgur Wheat, Apricot & Almond Salad, Rocket Pesto
Mains
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Rumb & Belly of Southdowns Lamb
Spring Vegetables, Shaved Radish & Madeira Jus.
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Pan Fried Hake, King Prawns
Wilted Baby Gem, Radicchio, Chervil Beurre Blanc.
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Heritage Carrots, Roasted Fennel
Braised Butterbeans, Pumpkin Seeds.
Desserts
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Sticky Toffee Pudding, Salted Caramel Sauce
Toffee & Honeycomb Ice Cream.
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Apple & Summer Berry Compote
Oaty Crumble, Honey & Ginger Ice Cream.
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Local Cheese Slate, Biscuits,
Celery & Fig Chutney (£4.50 Supplement)
The Earl’s Sunday Lunch Menu
Served 12-03 pm
Deciders
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£4.50
Baked Artisan Garlic Baguette
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£4.50
House Marinated Olives
Caper Berries & Cornichons.
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£8.50
Devilled Whitebait
Smoked Paprika Mayonnaise
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£12.50
Whole Thyme Baked Camembert
Toasted Bread, The Earl’s Chutney (Sharer)
Starters
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£7.00
The Earl’s Soup of the Day
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£8.50
Bulgur Wheat, Apricot & Almond Salad, Rocket Pesto
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£11.50
Terrine of Duck, Pistachios & Field Mushrooms
Grape Relish, Pickled Vegetables.
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£12.50
Oak Smoked Salmon
Pickled Cucumber, Salted Lemon & Créme Fraiche.
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£16.00
Steamed Mussels in Cider & Parsley Cream
As a Starter or Main Course.
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£9.00
Carlingford Rock Oysters
Red Wine Shallot Vinegar.
Mains
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£17.50
Beer Battered Fish, Triple Cooked Chips
Buttered Peas, Earl’s Tartare Sauce.
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£17.50
Heritage Carrots, Roasted Fennel
Braised Butterbeans, Pumpkin Seeds.
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£18.50
The Earl’s Roast of the Day, Classic Trimmings
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£21.50
Roast Sirloin of Sussex Beef, Yorkshire Pudding.
Both Roasts served with Roast Potatoes, Cauliflower Cheese, Seasonal Vegetables & a Rich Jus.
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£23.50
Pan Fried Hake, King Prawns
Wilted Baby Gem, Radicchio, Chervil Beurre Blanc.
Sides
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£3.50
Triple Cooked Chips, Creamed Mash
New Season Buttered Potatoes.
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Seasonal Runcton Veg, Mixed Seasonal Salad
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£4.50
Truffled Parmesan Fries
Tenderstem Broccoli.
Puddings & Cheese
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£7.50
Apple & Summer Berry Compote
Oaty Crumble, Honey & Ginger Ice Cream.
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£7.50
Triple Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Sauce, Raspberry Sorbet
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£7.50
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Salted Caramel Sauce
Toffee & Honeycomb Ice Cream.
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£11.50
Local Cheese Slate, Biscuits, Celery, Apple, Fig Chutney
Bar & Light Bites
Lighter Options
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£4.50
Baked Artisan Garlic Baguette
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£4.50
Marinated Olives, Caper Berries, Cornichons
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£7.00
The Earl’s Soup of the Day
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£8.50
Devilled Whitebait
Smoked Paprika Mayonnaise.
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£12.50
Whole Thyme Baked Camembert
Toasted Bread, The Earl’s Chutney.
Salads of the Season
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£8.50
Bulgur Wheat, Apricot & Almond Salad, Rocket Pesto
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£12.50
Classic Caesar Salad £9.50 with Chicken
The Earl’s Favourites
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£9.00
Carlingford Rock Oysters, Red Wine & Shallot Dressing
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£12.50
O’Hagan’s Oxford Sausages, Mash, Onion Gravy
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£12.50
Sussex Ham, Free Range Eggs, Hand Cut Chips
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£17.50
Beer Battered Fish, Hand Cut Chips, Earl’s Tartare Sauce, Buttered Garden Peas
Sandwiches
Our Sandwiches, made with Westbourne Rough Bread can be ordered Brown or White.
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£7.00
Honey Roast Ham, Grain Mustard
Cheddar can be toasted.
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£9.50
The Earl’s Baguette of the Day
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£8.00
Brie, Cranberry (Can be Toasted)
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£8.50
Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, Cucumber
Desserts
Puddings & Cheese
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£7.50
Triple Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate Sauce, Raspberry Sorbet.
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£7.50
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Salted Caramel Sauce.
Toffee & Honeycomb Ice Cream.
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£7.50
Apple & Summer Berry Compote
Oaty Crumble, Honey & Ginger Ice Cream.
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£11.50
Local Cheese Slate with Biscuits, Celery, Apple, Fig Chutney
Sorbets & Ice Creams
£2.00 per scoop, or three scoops £5.00
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Ice Cream
Royal Bourbon Vanilla, Belgian Chocolate, Toffee & Honeycomb, Strawberry, Coffee or Honey & Ginger.
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Sorbets Mango
Raspberry or Lemon.
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Address
Lavant Road, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0BQ
Phone
01243 533 993Hours
Cuisine
Modern British