set menu

noun

British
: a menu with items that cannot be changed

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Be prepared for a meal of epic proportions, as the set menu is obligatory; the starter, a défilé des saladiers (salads course), arrives at your table with dishes like green lentils, herrings and new potatoes, a crispy green salad, and pumpkin soup. John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 Experience Stoke as a set menu or à la carte. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026 There’s no set menu, but that’s part of the stop’s charm. Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Fear not, the food was much more Michelin than cruise line, with crystal glassware and a set menu for each meal (though the staff can always accommodate substitutions). Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025 The set menu is $38—not a bad deal for a sit-down French meal in the heart of Midtown. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025 But the machine’s best home use is likely as a conversation starter at a house party, pre-filled with six mixers and a set menu of drinks. Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 18 Nov. 2025 The signature all-day restaurant Dining M presents a lavish buffet of Korean and continental fare for breakfast and dinner, along with à la carte and set menu options for lunch. Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025 Unlike traditional catering companies that let clients select dishes from a pre-set menu, everything Rusoff, Kaplan and their team prepare is fully customized to each artist’s preferences with very little repetition. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025

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“Set menu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20menu. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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