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OPENING TIMES SUN – THU: 11:30 am-11pm FRI – SAT: 11:30 am – Midnight
Please note that our lunch menu is unavailable on public holidays and special occassion days such as Father’s Day and Mother’s Day Free parking outside restaurant after 6pm // Sunday parking is free all day Alternative use Sainbury’s, Aldi or Morrisons’ Car Parks
*Dress code applicable on Friday/Saturday after 6pm – No hats, caps, hoodies or tracksuits
To book your table at Spark please call us on 01992 448889
Bar & Restaurant
Spark Bar & Kitchen is a Turkish restaurant and bar located in the heart of Hoddesdon, that offers a truly authentic taste of Turkey.
Authentic Food
With an eclectic menu offering a delicious medley of Turkish cuisine, including our very own Spark Creations inspired by recipes passed down through generations.
Excellent Service
Spread over two floors with seating for X guests, join us to indulge in fresh and flavoursome dishes hand-picked by our chefs. Our expert mixologists create exquisite cocktails behind our bar to complete your meal or celebrate with friends and family.
Our aim is for Spark Bar & Kitchen to become your home-from-home restaurant here in Hoddesdon; a truly inviting dining experience for all. We believe the key to a great Turkish restaurant is always a great ambience, attentive staff making you feel at home, and of course our diverse and delicious menus!
All dishes cooked on smoky charcoal. Served with rice and salad
MIXED GRILL
£23
Chicken Shish, Lamb Shish, Adana Kofte
MIXED SHISH
£20
Choice of any two of the following: Chicken Shish, Lamb Shish, Adana Kofte, Chicken Beyti, Lamb Beyti
LAMB SHISH
£21
Marinated chunky peices of lamb seasoned with herbs
ADANA KOFTE
£17
Minced lamb blended with red capia pepper and sweet Urfa chilli flakes sitting on a thin plank of lavash bread
CHICKEN WINGS
£15
Marinated chicken wings sitting on a thin plank of lavash bread
CHICKEN SHISH
£18.50
Marinated chunky pieces of chicken breast, sitting on a thin plank of lavash bread
CHICKEN COMBINATION
£19.90
Chicken shish, chicken wings and chicken beyti
LAMB RIBS
£18.90
Marinated lamb ribs
MINCED LAMB BEYTI
£15.50
Urfa chilli, flakes and parsley with fresh garlic sitting on a thin plank of lavash bread
LAMB CHOPS
£24.50
Four marinated succulent chops, sitting on a think plank of lavash bread and seasoned with herbs
LAMB SKEWER (MILK FED WELSH LAMB)
£19
Marinated chunky peices of lamb seasoned with herbs
MINCED CHICKEN BEYTI SKEWER
£15
Minced Chicken seasoned with fresh garlic sitting on a think plank of lavash bread
CHICKEN & VEG SHISH
£19.50
Marinated chunky pieces of chicken breast, skewered with peppers and mushrooms, sitting on a plank of lavash bread
MIX THAT SKEWER
£19
Choice of any of the following: Chicken Skewer, Lamb Skewer, Adana Kofte, Chicken Beyti, Lamb Beyti
THE BURGER
£13.50
Homemade burger, with melted cheese, topped with tomato, pickle, lettuce and fried onions, finished with burger sauce. Served with chips
CHICKEN SKEWER
£17
Marinated chunky pieces of chicken breast
Soft Drinks
RED BULL
£3.80
ORANGE JUICE
£3.80
SODA WATER
£2.80
TONIC WATER
£2.80
BITTER LEMON
£3.25
GINGER ALE
£3.25
APPLETISER
£3.80
COKE ZERO
300ml £3.25 / Large - £4.30
SPRITE
300ml £3.25 / Large - £4.30
FANTA
300ml £3.25 / Large - £4.30
STILL WATER
Small £3.50/ Large - £4.90
SPARKLING WATER
Small £3.50 / Large - £4.90
CRANBERRY JUICE
£3.80
DIET COKE
300ml £3.25 / Large - £4.30
PINEAPPLE JUICE
£3.80
APPLE JUICE
£3.80
J20
£3
Apple & Mango / Apple & Raspberry Orange & Passion Fruit
COKE
300ml £3.25/ Large - £4.30
Spark Creations
SPARK’S BEEF AUBERGINE
£14.95
Aubergine seak topped with diced striplain shallot onions, Turkish mustard, smoked paprika and finished with glazed red Leicester cheese
LAMB SHANK
£17.50
Slow oven cooked lamb shank, served with mashed potatoes, mixed peppers, carrots, onions, celery and red wine
HOUSE SPECIAL LAMB (8hrs Slow Cooked Lamb)
£17.50
Slow braised lamb, celery, shallot onions, red wine, herbs, served with rice salad
Just The 2 Of Us
For 2 People
Just The 2 Of Us
£42.50
For 2 People: Lamb Shish, Chicken Shish, Adana Kofte, Lamb Chop, Lamb Ribs, Chicken Wings
Kebabs With Yoghurt Sauce
All served with salad & rice
CHICKEN SHISH WITH YOGHURT SAUCE
£19
Chicken skewer chopped on a bed of croutons, topped with Halep sauce and yoghurt drizzled with butter.
LAMB SHISH WITH YOGHURT SAUCE
£22.50
Lamb skewer chopped on a bed of croutons, topped with Halep sauce and yoghurt, drizzled with butter
MINCED LAMB SKEWER WITH YOGHURT SAUCE
£14.5
Minced tender lamb chopped on a bed of sesame Turkish bage, topped with halep sauce and yoghurt, drizzled with butter
WRAPPED BEYTI WITH YOGHURT SAUCE
£18.50
Minced lamb or chicken fused with red peppers, onions, parsley and mix spices wrapped in cheesy lavash bread and topped with Halep sauce, drizzled with butter
ADANA KOFTE WITH YOGHURT SAUCE
£18
Minced tender lamb chopped on a bed of crutton, topped with Halep sauce and yoghurt, drizzled with butter
Sea Food Dishes
SHELLED TIGER PRAWNS
£24 (gf)
Pacific jumbo prawns, cooked on smoky charcoal. Served with chips and salad
SALMON FISH KEBAB
£20 (gf)
Cubes of salmon cooked on smoky charcoal, served with mixed peppers, mushrooms and mashed potato
MONK FISH KEBAB
£26 (gf)
Seasoned and marinated with maldon salt, olive oil, lemon and then grilled over charcoal, served with chips and mix salad
MIXED FISH KEBAB
£24 (gf)
Chunks of salmon, monk fish, shelled prawns, mixed vegetables. Served with chips and salad
LOBSTER GARLIC BUTTER
£50 (gf)
Freshly prepared lobster cooked with garlic butter, parsley, lemon and white wine sauce
HALF LOBSTER
£28 (gf)
Freshly prepared lobster cooked with garlic butter, parsley, lemon and white wine sauce
FILLET OF SEA BASS
£19 (gf)
Fillet of sea bass, placed on a bed of mashed potatoes and served with vegetables
Fish Platter For 2
FISH PLATTER FOR 2
£54.90
Half Lobster • Mussels • Scallops • Cornish Crab • Prawns • Fish Cake • Fried Calamari • Served with garlic butter, chips and salad
Cold Seafood Platter For 2
COLD SEAFOOD PLATTER FOR 2
£49.90
Lobster Tail • Cornish Crab • Atlantic Prawns • Smoked Salmon, served with bread and fennel salad
Salads
HALLOUMI SALAD (v) (gf)
£6.50 (v) (gf)
Grilled halloumi with mixed leaves and tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, flavoured with fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and pomegranate molasses
FETA CHEESE SALAD (v)
£6.50 (v)
Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, fresh mint, green olives, pomegranate molasses onions, parsley and feta cheese
EZME SALAD
£6.50 (v)
Freshly chopped tomatoes, onions, red peppers and parsley with pomegranate olive oil dressing
AVOCADO SALAD (v)
£6.50 (v)
Chopped tomatoes, red onions and parsley, fresh dill, mixed leaves, avocado and pomegranate molasses, flavoured with fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil
Scottish Steaks
SIRLOIN STEAK (12oz Plus)
£27
Grilled with cracked pepper rock salt and fresh tyme. 28 days dry aged of beef. Cooked on grill. Served with mushooms, tomtato, steak cut chips and a choice of peppercorn sauce or red wine or cafe de Paris sauce
SURF & TURF (12oz Plus)
£36
Rib eye steak, lobster tail and herbed garlic butter. 28 days dry aged of beef. Cooked on grill. Served with mushrooms, tomtato, steak cut chips and a choice of peppercorn sauce or red wine or cafe de Paris sauce
T-BONE STEAK (21oz Plus)
£31
Grilled with cracked pepper rock salt and fresh tyme. 28 days dry aged of beef. Cooked on grill. Served with mushrooms, tomtato, steak cut chips and a choice of peppercorn sauce or red wine or cafe de Paris sauce
RIB EYE STEAK (12oz Plus)
£26
Grilled with cracked pepper rock salt and fresh tyme. 28 days dry aged of beef. Cooked on grill. Served with mushrooms, tomtato, steak cut chips and a choice of peppercorn sauce or red wine or cafe de Paris sauce
Vegetarian
VEGETARIAN TANGINE
£15.95 (v)
Summer vegetables, chickpeas and yoghurt, served with rice
VEGETARIAN AUBERGINE
£15.95 (v) (gf)
Tomato, mixed sweet pepper, onions, black currant, bay leaf, red Leicester cheese finished chef special sauce
VEGETABLE GRILL & HALLOUMI
£15.95 (v)
Smoked aubergine, courgette, onions, mix peppers, mushrooms, tomato sauce, halloumi, served with rice and bread
FALAFEL AS A MAIN
£13.50 (v)
Chcikpeas, broad beans, coriander, parsley, garlic and fresh herbs
Aromas of fruity notes accompanied by citrus fruits with a well balanced palate with a pleasant acidity and harmonious after taste.
Spain
TREBBIANO – BERTELETTI – HOUSE WHITE
175ml - £5.50 / 250ml - £7 / Bottle - £20
Fresh zesty nose with citrus and peach characters. The Palate is lightly honeyed and texturally balanced by crisp acidity, lemony fruit and a light almond nuttiness on the finish
Italy
CHENIN BLANC – ROOS ESTATE
175ml - £6 / 250ml - £7.75 / Bottle - £22
A pale lemon colour in glass, it is crisp and vibrant on the palate with delicate citrus fruit flavours
South Africa
PINOT GRIGIO DOC – CORTEFRESCA
175ml - £6.50 / 250ml - £8 / Bottle - £24
An elegant full bodied and well balanced soft and dry white wine with excellent flinty minerality and a fruity bouqet
Italy
KAVAKLIDERE ANCYRA SAUVIGNON BLANC
175ml - £6.75 / 250ml - £8.50 / Bottle - £25
Intense with green pepper grass and subtle floral aromas. Juicy with just the right balance of fruitiness and acidity
Turky
CHARDONNAY – TELEGRAPH ROAD
175ml - £6.75 / 250ml - £8.50 / Bottle - £25
Pale yellow with a green edge, this wine shows lifted floral aromas coupled with peach and dried apricot on the nose while the palate is crisp yet balanced with good acidity
Australia
SAUVIGNON BLANC – MAKUTU
Bottle - £32.50
Flavours and aromas of tropical lychee and passionfruit, elderflower and sweet greengages. The cirtic finish is fresh and zippy to the end, youthful fresh and fruity
New Zealand
PICPOUL DE PINET – DUC DE MORNY
Bottle - £32.50
Exuberantly fresh on the palate with ripe mange fruit, a slightly satly edge wand underlying minerality. Flabourful and concentrated, fine and elegant
France
GAVI DI GAVI DOCG – NUAVO QUADRO
£39.50
An enticing nose of white peach and pear with hints of fresh lime and gooseberry. Fresh and zesty citrus notes and ripe peachy characters are balanced by crip acidity and mineral notes leading to a textured complex finish
Italy
ALBARINO – PREDRA DE AUGA
Bottle - £37.50
Lemon green wine, with intense fruit flavour of pear, apple and peach. The palate shows an intergrated acidity on the whole, thick and well balanced
Spain
MONTAGNY 1ER CRU – DOMAINE FEUILLAT
Bottle - £75
Wonderful 1er Cru Chardonnay; Montagny is rich and creamy with buttery textures, beautifully balanced with structure and poise.
France
PETIT CHABLIS – DOMAINE DE LA MOTTE
Bottle - £45
With rich fruit, this Petit Chablis has remarkable elegance and finesse, far superior than the name 'Petit' might suggest
France
SANCERRE, DOMAINE DU PRE SEMELLE
£50
Crip, flinty notes with a hint of lemon on the nose. The palate has fresh, zesty, savoury bites with hints of green apple along with yeasty lees notes
France
Red Wines
POMEROL – CLOS 56
Bottle - £95
100% Merlot, this classic Bordeaux is rounded and powerful
SAVNGIOVESE – BERTELETTI – HOUSE RED
175ml - £5.50 / 250ml - £7 / Bottle - £20
A nose of red fruit and blackberries, with spicey, savoury tobacco characteristics. The textured palate opnes up to show dense rich fruit, with layers of black cherry and spice and good acidity
Italy
MERLOT – LOS PASTOS
175ml - £6.50 / 250ml - £8.25 / Bottle - £24
The elegant Merlot aims to showcase the best Chilean Central Valley can offer; blackcurrant and dark cherry fruit purity supported by a fine, graphite tannin structure showing depth and length
Chile
KAVAKLIDERE ANCYRA KALECIK KARASI
175ml - £6.50 / 250ml - £8 / Bottle - £24
Well balanced smooth red with elegant tannins; a fine example of this indigenous grape variety of Central Anatolia
Turkey
CHATEAU CARCANIEUX – MEDOC BOURGEOIS CRU
Bottle - £55
Pretty with lovely fruit aromas of damsons and a hint of strawberry. Nicely balanced structure with good concentration and depth which carries through to the long finish
Italy
MALBEC – LISTENING STATION
175ml - £7.50 / 250ml - £9.50 / Bottle - £27.50
Another black aromatic Malbe under this dark, starry label. Once again inspired by the Australian night, this is darkly appealing, chocolatey Malbec with an abundance of crisp, minerally fruit
Australia
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO – CONVIVALE
175ml - £7.50 / 250ml - £9.50 / Bottle - £27.50
Ripe orchard fruits on the nose with hints of honey and peach. Lightly spicy with good weight and texture - balanced by fresh citrus acidity and baked apple and pear notes
Italy
SHIRAZ VIOGNIER – TELEGRAPH ROAD
175ml - £6.75 / 250ml - £8.50 / Bottle - £25
A super blend of warming, peppery blackcurrant robust Shiraz with the headily perfumed apricot and peach flavoured Viognier.
Australia
PINOT NOIR – LE FOU
Bottle - £30
Classic Pinot Noir with aromas of red berries, spices and a hint of vanilla. The platate is just as fruity with refreshing sour cherries, delicious red berries, crisp acidity and supple tannins
France
RIOJA RESERVA – LA CHOSA
Bottle - £35
Excellent Rioja Reserva; brambe fruit combine with vanilla and smoky flavours to ensure this wine is best served with hearty meat dishes.
Spain
MALBEC RESERVE – PARA DOS
Bottle - £32
Fruity notes of plum, raspberry, dry fig and raisons along with floral notes of violets. A complex and harmonious wine, with a soft and velvety entry, firm tannins and a lovely juicy finish
Argtentina
CABERENET SAUVIGNON – DOLUCA SARAFIN
Bottle - £42
A bold, structured Cabernet with powerful tannins, excellent body and defined blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco and pepper notes on the plalate
Turkey
PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA – TORRIDORO
Bottle - £45
Deep purple hue with a complex bouquet of spices and ripe fruits scents. Powerful structure with a soft sweetness. Gentle tannins and lasting finish
Italy
BAROLO DOCG – ARALDICA FLORI
Bottle - £50
Pretty with lovely fruit aromas of damsons and a hint of strawberry. Nicely balanced structure with good concentration and depth which carries through to the long finish
Italy
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO – LAZZERETI
Bottle - £85
Classic Tuscan Brunello; rich and scented, ripe cherry fills the palate with powerful tannins which linger forever
France
AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO DOCG – SATINATO
Bottle - £75
Hints of coffee and chocolate on the nose with ripe crushed berry, cherry and sweet plumb fruit on the palate and notes of chocolate
Italy
Rose Wines
ZINFANDEL BLUSH – CALIFORNIA
175ml - £6.50 / 250ml - £8.25 / Bottle - £24
A delicious off-dry rose, a beautiful salmon pink colour, with a balanced freshness and acidity. A well made Californian 'blush' wine
USA
PINOT GRIGIO ROSE DOC – CORTEFRESCA
175ml - £6.50 / 250ml - £8.25 / Bottle - £24
A delicate blend of soft summer fruits and light acidity combine to produce a gentle, elegant and well balanced dry blush
Italy
WHISPERING ANGEL PROVENCE ROSE
Bottle - £65
Very much a blush wine which everybody is talking about!! Delicate and refined
France
COTES DE PROVENCE ROSE – DOMAINE DE VIELLES TOUR
£35
A perfect pink, soft ripe and juicy on teh palate and a nose of sweet ripe berries. An appealing and very drinkable Provence Rosé
France
Sparkling & Champagne
PROSECCO DOC – DI MARIA
125ml - £6 / Bottle - £27
A delightful easy-drinking sparkler. A touch of retained sugar adds a pleasing sweetness to the crisp and aromatic palate
Italy
PINK PROSECCO DOC – DI MARIA
125ml - £6.50 / Bottle - £28
Pink Prosecco Light rosé colour with a sophisticated and deep bouquet. Dry, soft and nicely balanced on the palate, complete and medium bodied structure
Italy
AUTREAU 1ER CRU BRUT CHAMPAGNE
Bottle - £55
Rich golden in colour with fine silvery glints. Deep aromas of fresh fruits and hint of nuts. The taste is full bodied and rich with fruit though elegant and stylish
France
AUTREAU 1ER CRU ROSE CHAMPAGNE
Bottle - £60
The hints of blackcurrant and blackberry enhance the fruit in this light champagne. The full and deep bouquet is marked by fine notes of melon and grapefruit. The taste is bold, the perlage is onctuous and the aromatic after-taste is endless
France
MOËT ET CHANDON, BRUT IMPERIAL
£65
A rich and delicate champagne, famous throughout the World to celebrate that special occasion
France
VEUVE CLICQUOT NV
Bottle - £75
Full flavour with a long, fruity aftertaste. A most distinguished champagne!
France
BOLLINGER SPECIAL CUVEE NV
Bottle - £80
Special Cuvée has a biscuit nose endowed with hints of white fruit and the rich full bodied palate is perfectly balanced by a fresh acidity and a soft, delicate mousse
France
LAURENT PERRIE ROSE BRUT NV
Bottle - £90
Pale gold. Intense, mineral-tinged citrus and orchard fruit aromas, with the suave jasmine nuance adding complexity. Smoky and penetrating on the palate, offering vibrant orange, anise and toasted brioche flavours and a touch of poached pear
France
DOM PERIGNON VINTAGE
£250
Pale gold. Intense, minerl -tinged citrus and orchard fruit aromas, with a suave jasmine nuance adding complexity. Smoky and penetrating on the palate, offering vibrant orange, anise and toasted brioche flavours and a touch of poached pear
France
DOM PERIGNON ROSE VINTAGE
£350
Mesmerizing bouquet; ripe and complex; intense adn succulent. Sweet berry fruit and crispy yet silky mouthfeel melt in a smooth, tight and grainy finish
France
Dessert Wines
MONBAZILLAC DOMAINE LE GRANGE WHITE
75ml £5.50 / Bottle £35
A fabulous dessert wine, sweet and luscious with a clean finish, with flavours or marmalade, nectarine, honey and toffee with a twist of orange zest
France
DOMAINE FIUMICICOLI MUSCATTEDDU RED
75ml £6.50 / Bottle £45
An exciting sweet red wine from the fragant Muscateddu grape (related to the red Sciacarello of Corsica)
France
PORT
75ml £7 / Bottle £50
Portugal
Fizz Cocktails
APERSOL SPRITZ
£9
Aperol, fresh orange and soda water with prosecco
HUGO FIZZ
£9
St germain elderflower liqueur, fresh mint with prosecco
KIR ROYAL
£8.5
Cream de casis with prosecco
BELLINI
£8.5
STRAWBERRY / RASPBERRY / PASSION FRUIT - White peach puree with prosecco
Classic Cocktails
WHISKEY OR AMARETTO SOUR
£9
Bourbon/Amaretto whiskey, fresh lemon juice, egg white and angostura bitter
RASPBERRY BOMB
£9.5
Gin, fresh lime juice, muddled with fresh raspberry and soda
PINA COLADA
£9.5
Rum, malibu, coconut milk and pineapple juice
LONG ISLAND ICE TEA
£11
Vodka, gin, tequila, triple sec, rum, fresh lime juice and coke
MARGARITA
£9
Tequila, triple sec and lime juice
SEX ON THE BEACH
£9
Vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice and cranberry
CARAMEL OLD FASHIONED
£9
Bourbon whiskey, caramel syrup, salt and angostura bitters
COSMOPOLITAN
£9
Vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice and cranberry
Mojito
£9
STRAWBERRY / RASPBERRY / PASSION FRUIT Bacardi, lime juice, fresh mint and soda
NEGRONI
£9
Tanqueray gin, campari and sweet vermouth
ZOMBIE
£9
Dark rum, spiced rum, pineapple juice, fresh lime, creme de cassis, simply syrup
Martini Cocktails
ESPRESSO MARTINI
£9.5
Vanilla vodka, kailua, coffee liqueur and fresh coffe
FRENCH MARTINI
£9.5
Vodka, champord liqueur and pineapple
LYCHEE MARTINI
£9.5
Vodka, dry vermouth, lychee liqueur and lychee syrup
PORNSTAR MARTINI
£9.5
Vanilla vodka, passoa liqueur, passion fruit puree and a shot of prosecco
ENGLISH GARDEN MARTINI
£9.5
Hendrick's gin, elderflower liqueur, muddled with cucumber, fresh lime juice and simply syrup
Gin Cocktails
GORDON’S PINK FIZZ
£11
Pink gordon’s gin, fresh strawberry, fresh raspberry, lemonade with prosecco and rose syrup
CHEEKY MONKEY
£11
Monkey 47 gin, fresh grapefruit, fresh mint and simply syrup
Spark Signature Cocktails
SPARK SIGNATURE
£12
Hendrick's gin, rose syrup, muddled with fresh raspberries and martini rosso
Frozen Cocktails
FROZEN PORN STAR MARTINI
£9.5
Vanilla vodka, passoa liqueur and passion fruit puree
FROZEN PINA COLADA
£9.5
Rum, malibu, coconut milk and pineapple juice
FROZEN DAIQUIRI
£9.5
Strawberry or raspberry with rum and fresh lime juice
An iconic traditional dessert made from layers of filo pastry & chopped nuts. Served with ice cream.
RICE PUDDING
£7
Homemade rice pudding with rice, milk, double cream and corn flour, sprinkled with crushed pistachios
Dessert Wine & Port
FINCA ANTIGUA MOSCATEL NATURALMENTE DULCE
100ml Glass - £6.95 / 375ml Bottle - £24
A stunning mixture of concentration and freshness, tingling with orangey acidity and floral, grapey aromas, then direct, powerful and surprisingly sweet on the palate. A tour de force!
LA MANCHA, SPAIN
CHÂTEAU LA FLEUR D’OR, SAUTERNES
100ml Glass - £6.95 / 375ml Bottle - £29.5
An immediately inviting nose, combining apricot fruit, creamy patisserie notes and a certain citrus brightness, leads to a sweet yet beautifully balanced palate. Luscious but never cloying.
BORDEAUX, FRANCE
FERREIRA TAWNY PORT
100ml Glass - £5.95 / 375ml Bottle - £32.5
A fresh and delicate aroma, reminiscent of spices and dry fruit, acquired during oak ageing. In the mouth this is an elegant wine that shows a fine balance between structure and sweetness, providing it with an attractive, long finish.
PORTUGAL
Ice Cream
SORBET (LEMON / ORANGE)
£5
100% natural lemon sorbet made with freshly squeezed Sicilian lemons