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Did you know bees love coffee?
Bees love coffee plants and are attracted to the caffeine in the coffee flower's nectar. It's not just coffee beans that contain caffeine, their flowers also contain caffeinated nectar.
So come on down to The Bumblebee Cafe and try a cup of our delicious coffee for yourself!
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #VillageCafe #BumblebeeCafeRC #coffee #coffeelover
☀️ We can all agree this recent weather has been amazing but with such sunny and hot temperatures, our kitchen area regularly exceeds safe working temperatures. For the health of staff working in the kitchen 🥵, certain days when temperatures are not bearable, the only hot food that we will be served after breakfast will be bacon or sausage sandwiches.
We hope you can understand why we can only provide a limited menu and appreciate your understanding. 🐝
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #VillageCafe #BumblebeeCafeRC #ItsHotInTheKitchen
☀️ We can all agree this recent weather has been amazing but with such sunny and hot temperatures, our kitchen area regularly exceeds safe working temperatures. For the health of staff working in the kitchen 🥵, certain days when temperatures are not bearable, the only hot food that we will be served after breakfast will be bacon or sausage sandwiches.
We hope you can understand why we can only provide a limited menu and appreciate your understanding. 🐝
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #VillageCafe #BumblebeeCafeRC #ItsHotInTheKitchen
With our weather competing with Spain, why not come to our Tapas Night?
We have a few spaces left next Tuesday, 20th June.
Call us to book the last few places. 🐝
Menu
Freshly baked breads, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Marinated Spanish olives
Baked Camembert with roasted garlic and rosemary
Spanish bean and chorizo cassoulet
Sticky chicken thighs with blue cheese coleslaw
Mussels steamed over white wine, garlic and chive sauce
Spiced lamb kebabs with cucumber raitha
Roasted potatoes in chilli, tomato and garlic sauce
Chocolate cheesecake
Salted caramel ice cream
Coffee
£35.00 per person
Bring your own drinks!
To book one of the last remaining table please phone 02392 413523
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #TapasNight
🐝 Happy! It maybe sunshine, cloud, or even rain, your day maybe a little stressful or not going as planned, whatever the weather, however you feel, enjoy a coffee and maybe a treat, takeaway, indoors or alfresco - you just can’t helping smiling 🐝
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #CafeNearMe #VillageCafe #CoffeeandCake
🇬🇧 We have some right royal treats for you today and Sunday! 🇬🇧
Why not try a slice of our decadent 🍰 red velvet and fresh strawberry cake or maybe a sumptuous 🧁 red velvet with raspberry jam and a vanilla buttercream cupcake 🧁 or delicious 🍓 strawberry with crème diplomate tart - simply devine and fit for a King! 🐝
#Coronation #Celebrate #TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #CoffeeandCake #Cake #CafeNearMe
🐝 Bistro Evening Cancelled 🐝
Sadly we have to take the disappointing decision to reschedule our charity bistro evening - The Road From Karachi Bistro Evening on Tuesday 9th May supporting the Clean Water Project charity.
We are passionate about this great cause and love the amazing recipes shared in this beautiful cookbook. Hopefully we will be able to host a similar themed evening in the near future.
We are passionate about this great cause and love the amazing recipes shared in this beautiful cookbook. Hopefully we will be able to host a similar themed evening in the near future.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused. 🐝
https://www.theroadfromkarachi.com/?locale=en
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #BistroEvening #CafeNearMe #Charity #Cookbook #TheRoadToKarachi
🐝 Have you booked your table for next week? 🐝
The Road From Karachi Bistro Evening
Tuesday 9th May
(Food served at 7.15 pm)
Menu
Lamb sheekh kebabs, cucumber raita and Kachumber
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Butter chicken curry, chickpea and potato curry, basmati rice
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Saffron, cardamom and vanilla brûlée
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Coffee
£42.00 per person
Price includes a £7 donation to the Clean Water Project
The authors of the book, Khalida Perween Arab and Nadia Huma Arab will also be on hand to chat to you all, and their book be available to purchase (£19.87)
Bring your own drinks!
To book a table please phone 02392 413523
Booking is essential as places are limited
(£10.00 per person deposit required to secure booking) 🐝
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #BistroEvening #CafeNearMe #Charity #Cookbook #TheRoadToKarachi
REMINDER - All table bookings, general inquiries, and Bistro Evening reservations will need to be undertaken by phone and not through the cafe website, by email or social media sites until Tuesday 25th April. No communications through these will be responded to. We apologise for any inconvenience. Please call during Cafe opening hours on 02392 413523. Thank you. 🐝
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #CafeNearMe
The Road From Karachi Bistro Evening
Tuesday 9th May
(Food served at 7.15 pm)
Menu
Lamb sheekh kebabs, cucumber raita and Kachumber
* * * * *
Butter chicken curry, chickpea and potato curry, basmati rice
* * * * *
Saffron, cardamom and vanilla brûlée
******
Coffee
£42.00 per person
Price includes a £7 donation to the Clean Water Project
The authors of the book, Khalida Perween Arab and Nadia Huma Arab will also be on hand to chat to you all, and their book be available to purchase (£19.87)
More info about the book and charitable causes can be found at
https://www.theroadfromkarachi.com/
Bring your own drinks!
To book a table please phone 02392 413523
Booking is essential as places are limited
(£10.00 per person deposit required to secure booking) 🐝
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #BistroEvening #CafeNearMe #Charity #Cookbook #TheRoadToKarachi
NOTICE - All table bookings, general enquiries and Bistro Evening reservations will need to be undertaken by phone and not through the cafe website, by email or social media sites for the next few weeks. No communications through these will be responded to. We apologies for any inconvenience. Please call during Cafe opening hours on 02392 413523. Thank you. 🐝
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #CafeNearMe
We love our new takeaway cups!
Our new takeaway cups are plastic free and 100% recyclable and compostable. We recognise that we need to do our bit towards being eco-friendly and our disposable biodegradable and compostable paper coffee cups with compostable sip lids is just another way of doing our bit. 🐝
#Ecofriendly #Recyclable #BiodegradableCup #TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #CafeNearMe
NOW SOLD OUT Mother's Day is just around the corner, so why not treat your mother to a delightful afternoon tea.
Consisting of two scrumptious sandwiches, three delightful cakes, a tasty scone, a decadent chocolate-dipped strawberry, and a sublime macaron, all rinsed down with a glass of prosecco. A pot of tea or a cafetiere of coffee is also included.
All for only £18.50 each
Pre-booking only by 9th March, accompanied by a nonrefundable £10 deposit.
Dietary/allergen requirements need to be notified at the time of booking
Call us today on 023 9241 3523 or visit our website https://www.thebumblebeecafe.co.uk/ NOW SOLD OUT
The Road to Karachi - 🇮🇳 🇵🇰 Indian and Pakistani Cookbook - Charity Specials 🇮🇳 🇵🇰
The Bumblebee are happy to be supporting local cookery author Nadia Huma Arab, with her fund raising for water pumps in India. £1.50 will be donated for each special Karachi food item ordered.
Come and try one of these tasty recipes!
🐝 Karachi Tandoori Chicken
Lightly spiced chicken served with
mixed leaves, tomato and onion with Chapati bread and a pot of tomato and coriander chutney
🐝 Karachi Jewelled Chick Pea Salad
Chick peas, celery, cucumber. mango, pomegranate and coriander in a lightly spiced dressing. Served in a tortilla shell with tomato and onion dressing.
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC
#RowlandsCastle #TheRoadToKarachi #TheRoadToKarachiCookbook #Charity
Mother's Day is just around the corner, so why not treat your mother to a delightful afternoon tea.
Consisting of two scrumptious sandwiches, three delightful cakes, a tasty scone, a decadent chocolate-dipped strawberry, and a sublime macaron, all rinsed down with a glass of prosecco. A pot of tea or a cafetiere of coffee is also included.
All for only £18.50 each
Pre-booking only by 9th March, accompanied by a nonrefundable £10 deposit.
Dietary/allergen requirements need to be notified at the time of booking
Call us today on 023 9241 3523 or visit our website https://www.thebumblebeecafe.co.uk/
I was delighted to attend this beautiful afternoon tea at @thebumblebeecafe 🥰 with delicious food and so much attention to detail. Can you spot the little bee on the butter? 🐝💛 Definitely a treat! 🥂✨
🇧🇷🇵🇹 Tive o prazer de ser convidada pra esse chá da tarde no @thebumblebeecafe 🥰 com comida deliciosa e muito capricho nos detalhes. Você consegue achar a abelhinha na manteiga? 🐝💛 Sem dúvida imperdível! 🥂✨
#afternoontea #westsussex #hampshirelife #bumblebeecaferc #coffeelovers #englishcountryside
Mother's Day is just around the corner, so why not treat your mother to a delightful afternoon tea.
Consisting of two scrumptious sandwiches, three delightful cakes, a tasty scone, a decadent chocolate-dipped strawberry, and a sublime macaron, all rinsed down with a glass of prosecco. A pot of tea or a cafetiere of coffee is also included.
All for only £18.50 each
Pre-booking only by 9th March, accompanied by a nonrefundable £10 deposit.
Dietary/allergen requirements need to be notified at the time of booking
Call us today on 023 9241 3523 or visit our website https://www.thebumblebeecafe.co.uk/
Do you want to drink a Cappuccino like an Italian?
You have to drink your cappuccino before 11am, and usually standing up at a bar.
Italian cappuccino is made from 25ml espresso with 50% foam and 50% milk.
If you sit down to enjoy your cappuccino it will likely cost you more
Or do you like it how we do in the UK, drink anytime, sitting or standing with equal parts espresso, milk and foam
Join us for your favourite coffee.
#TheBumbleBeeCafe #RowlandsCastle #Coffee #CafeNearMe #CafeHampshire #VillageCafe
We are celebrating 🎉 Chinese New Year 🎉 this week, and will be serving…
🐝 Soup of the Week
Prawn Wonton - Chinese prawn parcels in a light stock
Served with prawn crackers and chilli sauce
🐝 Sandwich of the Week
Char Sui Pork Bap - Pork Char Sui
Served in a bap with rocket salad garnish, red slaw and crisps
🐝 Special of the Week
Chicken Magic Bowl - Stir fried chicken, mushrooms, carrots, onion and baby choi in an oyster sauce on pilau rice with a fried egg
#ChineseNewYear #WeeklySpecials #TheBumblebeeCafeRC #CafeNearMe #RowlandsCastle #VillageCafe
There is still some spaces for our Retro Supper Evening, we are going back to the 70's to enjoy classic dishes from a bygone era! Join us on Thursday 26th January.
Prawn Cocktail
Large, juicy prawns, cucumber, tomato concasse, crisp lettuce, Marie Rose sauce, and triangles of brown bread and butter
Duck a l’orange
Roasted breast of Barbary duck with sweet Seville orange sauce, duck fat chateau potatoes, buttered greens
Sherry Trifle
Quintessential English dessert topped with a swirl of fresh double cream and toasted almond flakes
Coffee
Finished with a coffee of your choice
£35.00 per person
Bring your own drinks!
Food served at 7.15pm
To book a table please phone 02392 413523
(£10.00 per person deposit is required to secure booking)
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #CafeNearMe
It's time for some retro dishes for our Supper Evening, we are going back to the 70's to enjoy classic dishes from a bygone era! Join us on Thursday 26th January.
Prawn Cocktail
Large, juicy prawns, cucumber, tomato concasse, crisp lettuce, Marie Rose sauce, and triangles of brown bread and butter
Duck a l’orange
Roasted breast of Barbary duck with sweet Seville orange sauce, duck fat chateau potatoes, buttered greens
Sherry Trifle
Quintessential English dessert topped with a swirl of fresh double cream and toasted almond flakes
Coffee
Finished with a coffee of your choice
£35.00 per person
Bring your own drinks!
Food served at 7.15pm
To book a table please phone 02392 413523
(£10.00 per person deposit is required to secure booking)
🎄 🎁 Not to late to enter the draw for this lovely hamper!🎄 🎁
The draw will take place on the 21st December just in time for Christmas with festive treats. Only £2 a strip.
Come on, donate to a great cause.
🦮 Guide Dogs for the Blind 🦮
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #Donate #GuideDogsfortheBlind
🎄🎁 Hamper Draw Closes Soon! 🎄🎁
This lovely hamper could be yours!
The draw winner having this lovely hamper in time for Christmas. Full of festive treats this could be yours for only £2 a strip.
Come on, donate to a great cause.
🦮 Guide Dogs for the Blind 🦮
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #Donate #GuideDogsfortheBlind
🎄 Christmas Cakes For Sale 🎄
Kate has been very busy in the kitchen and has three gorgeous, rich fruity 6" Christmas cakes for sale, all well laced with brandy, and made to her old family recipe. Only £25 each, including box and board. Available to pick up 21st December 🐝
#FestiveCake #TheBumblebeeCafeRC
#RowlandsCastle #ChristmasCake #CoffeeandCake
🐝 Soup of the Week
Homemade Roast Pumpkin Squash
Served with crusty bread
🐝 Sandwich of the Week
Chicken Tikka Wrap
Tikka marinaded chicken with mango chutney, raita onion, leaves and a wrap.
Served with salad, red slaw and crisps.
🐝 Special of the Week
Cheese Omelette
Served with salad garnish and red slaw
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #Specials #CafeNearMe
🎄🎁 Christmas is coming! 🎁 🎄
A time for giving…
We are delighted to be undertaking a Christmas Hamper raffle for 🦮 Guide Dogs for the Blind. 🦮
The contents of the Christmas Hamper includes a Christmas cake baked by Kate, a selection of coffee, tea, gin and more festive goodies and treats, kindly donated from ourselves, Londis, Home Hardware, Treagust and La Espanola.
Tickets will be available from this Wednesday for £2 a strip and the draw for this gorgeous hamper will be on 21st December with all monies raised going to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
#TheBumblebeeCafe #RowlandsCastle #Giving #Raffle #GuideDogsForTheBlind #ChristmasIsComing
Treat yourself or a loved one to an afternoon tea. Be waited upon with a glorious and indulgent tea with freshly made sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and strawberry preserve, mini fruit tartlet, slice of cake, shortbread, Macarons, cheesecake and more and of course a choice of speciality tea or infusions. 🐝
Pre booking only, please see www.thebumblebeecafe.co.uk for more information
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC #AfternoonTea #TreatYourself #Cake
Come in and enjoy one of this weeks specials prepared in our kitchen.
🐝 Soup of the Week
Homemade Tomato and Basil
Served with crusty bread
🐝 Sandwich of the Week
Homemade Char Sui Bun - marinated pork in chinese spices. Served with a salad garnish, red slaw and crisps
🐝 Special of the Week
Seafood Paella - Prawns, mussels and calamari in a yellow spiced rice with paprika, onion, tomato and peas. Served with a side salad
#BumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #CoffeeandCake
Come on in out of the rain and treat yourself… ☔️
🐝 Soup of the Week
Homemade Golden Parsnip &
Cumin served with crusty bread
later this week
Homemade Butternut Squash and Coconut with a hint of chilli
🐝 Sandwich of the Week
Hunters Ciabatta ~ Chicken, bacon with melted Swiss cheese and BBQ sauce on a toasted ciabatta
Served with salad, red slaw and crisps
🐝 Special of the week
Homemade Cottage Pie
Served with carrots and broccoli
#TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #CafeNearMe
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.
Today we honour the memory of the fallen and pledge to care for the living.
🐝
#RemembranceDay #TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle
Our specials this week
🐝 Soup of the Week
Homemade Golden Parsnip & Cummin
Served with crusty bread
🐝 Sandwich of the week
‘A Touch of Summer’ - Crab, Coriander & Lime mayo
Served with a salad garnish,
red slaw and crisps
🐝 Special of the week
Butter Chicken - marinaded chicken thighs in a creamy sauce
Served with pilau rice, baby corn and mangetout
#TheBumblebeeCafe #CafeNearMe #RowlandsCastle
🐝 Opening Times Update 🐝
The Bumblebee Cafe have had to make a difficult decision and after much deliberation between all involved in our success including staff and customers we have decided to change our opening hours during the period from 1st November 2022 to the 1st March 2023 to Wednesday to Sunday (now closing Monday and Tuesday).
The decision has not been taken lightly but with increased costs from suppliers, utilities, etc., and a natural decreased footfall in our autumnal and winter period, the decision although probably frustrating for our dedicated caffeine lovers is a practical one and ensures that The Bumblebee Cafe can continue serving our customers with freshly brewed coffee, delicious cakes and freshly prepared food for the considerable future.
Thank you for your understanding.
Mark and Kate 🐝
🎃 Halloween Spooky Specials this week 🦇
🎃 Homemade Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Served with crusty bread
🎃 Goats cheese & blood red onion Sand-Witch
Served with salad garnish, red slaw and crisps
🎃 Toffee Apple Sausages
Served with mash and apple and onion gravy topped with crispy onion
#BumblebeeCafeRC #TheBumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #CafeNearMe #SpookySpecials 🐝
Come and try one of our specials being served this week…
🐝 Soup of the Week
Homemade Butternut Squash
Served with crusty bread
🐝 Sandwich of the Week
Panko Halloumi & Chilli Sauce Ciabatta
Pan-fried halloumi in a ciabatta with mixed leaves and chilli sauce
Served with salad and slaw
🐝 Special of the Week
Homemade Beef Lasagne
Served with salad garnish and garlic
ciabatta
🐝 Salads of the Week
Tuna Salad
Flaked tuna, cucumber, capers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, spring onion, pepper and mixed leaves in a tortilla basket with a lemon dressing
Thai Papaya Salad
Fresh papaya, carrot, spring onion, cucumber, red onion, mixed leaves in a tortilla basket topped with a Thai chilli & lime dressing finished with peanuts and red slaw
#BumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #CafeNearMe
Our specials this week, pop in and tempt your tastebuds.
🐝 Homemade tomato and basil soup
Served with bread and butter
🐝 Coronation Chicken - Curried chicken mayo, chutney and mixed leaves
Served with salad garnish, red slaw and crisps
🐝 Bol Renverse - magic bowl
Stir fried pork, Chinese mushrooms, carrot, onion and baby choi in a garlic and oyster glaze
Served with rice and topped with fried egg
#BumblebeeCafeRC #Specials #RowlandsCastle #CafeNearMe
Come in and try one of our weekly specials…
🐝 Homemade Chicken & Ginger Soup
Served with crusty bread
🐝 Goats cheese & red onion chutney
with rocket Sandwich
Served with salad garnish, red slaw and crisps
🐝 All Day American Breakfast - 2 drop
pancakes, 3 bacon, 2 hash browns 2 corn fritters, grilled tomato and beans
#RowlandsCastle #CafeNearMe #TheBumblebeeCafe #TheBumblebeeCafeRC
Pop on in to try one of this weeks’ specials 🐝
🐝 Homemade parsnip soup
Served with crusty, bread
🐝 Tomato & mozzarella ciabatta -Slices of tomato and mozzarella with basil pesto on toasted ciabatta with a side salad, red slaw and crisps
🐝 Quesadilla - Mexican spiced peppers, onions and cheese sandwiched between tortilla wraps and toasted. Served with fresh tomato salsa and sour cream
#BumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle #CafeNearMe
A comfy chair is waiting for you..
Come and try one of this weeks’ specials..
🐝 Soup of the week
Homemade cream of mushroom soup
Served with crusty bread
🐝 Sandwich of the Week
Char Sui Bap - Chinese marinated pork on rocket in a bap
Served with a salad garnish, red slaw and prawn crackers
🐝 Special of the week
Ham and cheese pizza bread - ciabatta topped with tomato sauce, ham and mozzarella cheese and then toasted.
Served with a salad garnish
#BumblebeeCafeRC #RowlandsCastle ##CafeNearMe
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