The Swine Bistro launches £30 lunchtime menu with focus on zero-waste cooking

Leeds restaurant The Swine Bistro has launched a new lunchtime menu offering three courses for under £30, bringing its award-winning cooking to a daytime audience.

The independent bistro, known for its produce-led menus and bold, seasonal cooking, has designed the new lunch offering to suit everything from quick midweek bites to more leisurely afternoon dining.

The menu has been developed with a strong focus on sustainability, led by sous chef Angus Evans. Inspired by his previous role as head chef at Leeds organic restaurant Eat Your Greens, Evans has introduced new ways to make better use of ingredients and ensure the kitchen operates with minimal waste.

A standout dish, Potato Pancake with Braised Chicken, Leek Top Relish and Walnut Ketchup, captures this approach.

Crisp potato pancakes, made from leftover Sunday roast potatoes, are transformed into a smooth purée before frying. Shredded chicken is gently reheated in a reduced stock infused with tamari, coriander seed, cumin and fennel, while a vibrant relish made from leek tops – a part of the vegetable often discarded – adds freshness, alongside a rich walnut ketchup for depth.

The result is a dish that demonstrates how thoughtful cooking and careful use of ingredients and leftovers can reduce waste while still delivering bold, satisfying flavours.

Angus Evans, sous chef at The Swine Bistro, said: “Sustainability has always been integral to how I cook and Jo and Stu were keen for me to expand this within the Swine Bistro menu.

It’s about ensuring every ingredient works harder. It’s not just about nose-to-tail cooking, it’s about using every part of our produce more thoughtfully – repurposing leftovers, and turning overlooked ingredients into something genuinely exciting on the plate. It shows how creativity in the kitchen can go hand in hand with reducing waste.”

The launch of the lunchtime menu reflects the continued evolution of The Swine Bistro under husband-and-wife team Jo and Stu Myers, whose cooking has built a loyal following in Leeds for its creativity, sustainability and strong sense of flavour.

Three courses for under £30 are now available at lunchtime at The Swine Bistro.

The Swine Bistro features in the Good Food Guide’s Top 100 Best Local Restaurants, SquareMeal and most recently has been named one of the Yorkshire Post’s 50 Best Restaurants in Yorkshire. It is located opposite the Arndale Centre on Otley Road, Headingley, and is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Bookings can be made at www.theswinebistro.co.uk.