The Giggling Squid Cookbook: Tantalising Thai Dishes to Enjoy Together

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Learn the secrets of their classic and sharing dishes and cook them at home for family and friends and entertain a crowd with a delicious spread of tasty Thai delights. In The Giggling Squid, you’ll find all the favourite fish, meat, curry, noodle and rice dishes plus a whole host of vegetarian and vegan dishes to delight lovers of Thai food and fans of the restaurant. Perfect for sofa days and cosy kitchen get-togethers, our Thai takeaway in Wimbledon is open every day from 12pm-10. For something more intimate, a table under our romantic pergola creates a wonderful date night setting! It’s never too early to start considering the best restaurants for your Christmas party if you’ve been tasked with organising the team festive outing or if you’re the person who always rallies friends and family for gatherings and seasonal fun!

Every year we bring out a new festive menu with a Thai twist for anyone who fancies an alternative to tired turkey and soggy sprouts! Our Beaconsfield restaurant is spacious, spreading across two floors but with plenty of quieter, intimate spaces which make it perfect for a dinner with friends or even a lunchtime business meeting over a meal.We’re 5 minutes’ walk from the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds so if you’re catching a show, why not book an early table and treat yourself to a Thai curry or noodles before you go on to enjoy the performance? Who’s it for: Anyone looking for impactful flavours and vibrant inspiration to liven up their recipe repertoire and fans looking to cook their Giggling Squid favourites at home. Our Giggling Squid in Chichester is bright and spacious with plenty of our popular green banquettes – perfect for sharing a Thai feast with friends at the weekend or a cosy, midweek dinner with the other half. If you’re looking for a place for lunch or dinner with your student son or daughter, our banquettes are perfect for sharing dishes and giggles. Yes, we love welcoming little Squidlets and have a special menu with games and colouring to entertain them.

The black takeaway packaging is made of recyclable plastic PP5, which is collectable by many local authorities and bigger community recycling points such as supermarkets. Our Welwyn restaurant is bright and airy, with floor to ceiling windows and seating created to enhance your dining experience – choose a cosy banquette or a table under our unique flower-decked pergola. Even my very picky 5 year old tried new things thanks to their Massaman curry, which absolutely shocked me. Drop in for a midweek lunch with friends or colleagues or make a night of it at the weekend with cocktails and plenty of dishes to share.We have loved every moment of being part of the Alderley Edge community and we will miss our wonderful guests. The Giggling Squid Cookbook is a celebration of Thai food from the much loved restaurants famous for their Thai tapas and beautifully designed bold vibrant interiors. Put mouthwatering dishes on the table, any day of the week with everything from restaurant favourites and Thai classics with a twist to cocktails, desserts, breakfasts and snacks. Applying a service charge to the bill allows us to operate a transparent and fair system as it gets shared across the entire team including kitchen porters, runners, chefs and servers – rewarding everyone who has been involved in the guest’s experience. Classic dishes with new twists include all their favourite fish, meat, curry, noodle and rice dishes.

During lockdown we were delighted to offer a discount for NHS staff when dining in at Giggling Squid restaurants.

Who’s the author: On a mission to bring real Thai cuisine to the UK, Pranee and husband Andy founded The Giggling Squid from a small fisherman’s cottage by the Brighton seaside. Giggling Squid Wimbledon is located on the High Street in the heart of Wimbledon Village surrounded by high-end boutiques and independent eateries. Our Thai restaurant is within walking distance of its lovely gardens, the abbey ruins, the cathedral and attractions like Abbeygate Cinema, Cineworld and Theatre Royal. Those which contain gluten will be indicated with a G in the menu but it’s really important that you check our allergen guide to make sure your chosen dish doesn’t contain traces.

For guests with visual impairment we offer an accessible version of our lunch and dinner menus with clear sections and large black font against a pale yellow background. I’ve tried several of the recipes and have come to the conclusion that I need to put my math hat on and reduce the supporting recipes. The inspiration for our botanical decor and flavour-rich dishes comes from Thailand’s extraordinary wealth of ingredients from the sea and land. Our lovely Thai restaurant offers the full dining experience – fresh, authentic Thai food served with warmth and generosity by our friendly staff surrounded by the florals and vibrant colours of our unique aesthetic.As a multi-site restaurant group, it is essential for us to have a well-defined and implemented energy management policy that guides our operations team, conserves energy and reduces our environmental impact. With its showpiece glass frontage and stunning, botanical interior inspired by Thailand’s abundance of exotic ingredients from sea and land, our Chelmsford restaurant offers the ultimate dining experience. Husband and wife co-founders Pranee and Andy started Giggling Squid out of a determination to bring the buzz of Thai mealtimes to the UK – energetic, informal, adventurous and welcoming. Our kitchen appliances are all high-grade energy rating A+ and above and our teams are trained to reduce water wastage, for example by ensuring taps are not left on unnecessarily. Our teams are on hand to help you with your food choices if there are certain ingredients you need to avoid.