Doctor Who Dinner

[mickeygee]

Just got some happy news that the new season of Doctor Who is coming back in April. So I decided I want to make a special dinner that night for a few friends as we watch the season premiere. Any ideas for Doctor Who themed menu items? I've already figured we can do "Sonic Screwdrivers" for a drink. And I may get inspired enoughtto make a tardis cake. But other ideas are certainly needed for a main course.

[Samuelinthekitchen]

that;s the most exciting news i've heard all day. Not sure where you are, but there's a pub in Ealing London where a Sylvester McCoy episode was filmed that serves a Sonic Screwdriver. No idea what's in it, but there you go. The first episode of the Matt smith season has him trying a huge range of foods at Amy Pond's house because he can't work out what he likes after his regeneration. Possibly worth reviewing that for inspiration?

[Chowbird]

Salami sandwiches (Tom Baker's Doctor notes that he wouldn't refuse one in "The Masque of Mandragora"). I can't *believe* my middle-aged brain actually remembers that! Best of all, they're easy to fix and are served cold.

Another option might be to use a "journey through time" theme, either backwards or forwards. You'll find lots and LOTS of period recipes (and conjectures) online!

[ratgirlagogo]

http://www.chocablog.com/recipes/dale...

[normanwolf]

That is sooooo cool! I WANT!!!!

By the way, you can also turn any soup into sontaran clone food with a little food colouring. I only know episodes from the ninth doctor on......

[susans]

Celery. The Fifth Doctor attached it to his clothing.

[paulj]

I'm trying to think of episodes where food is signficant, or for that matter where any food is mentioned.

The Tom Baker Doctor hands out jelly babies (bellies).

And there was a 2 doctor episode where the 2nd Doctor pals around with an Androgum chef. The setting for that is Spain
http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/The_Two_...

It is easier to identify various foods with Red Dwarf (e.g. lager and vindaloo).

Kandyman

[paulj]

http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Jelly_baby

[Peg]

Fish fingers and custard? (I understand it was actually cake fried in breadcrumbs)

[markabauman]

Something with celery sticks/leaves.

[normanwolf]

Not sure how well this would work but you might be able to do a pandorica meatloaf? Easily shapes into a cube and decorate. This probably needs an adult version remake...I saw a recipe for mac and cheese with a hotdog cut into 1/8 halfway up its length to make an octopus shape in a cooking for kids book.....prisoner zero mac and cheese? And depending on how much you want to spend, the vampires of Venice remind me of lobsters/crayfish.....also messy for sitting on a couch in front of the TV.....

[mickeygee]

I like the pandorica meatloaf idea, that sounds like fun.

I'm also contemplating doing something just very british. A curry pops to mind if the weather is still a little chilly, maybe bangers and mash, or maybe some fish and chips.