What are the kalle pache platters at Shaun the Sheep?
At Shaun the Sheep, the kalle pache platters are built to be shared. Rather than a single fixed bowl, the menu is arranged around four communal platters that scale from one hungry person up to a table of six. Each is a Tehran-style spread of slow-cooked lamb head and trotters, plated with fresh bread so everyone can tear, dip and pass the dishes around. The four sizes are the Single Dish, the Double Dish, the Full (3-person) Dish, and the Khan's Platter for six. Choosing the right one comes down to two things: how many people are eating, and how much variety of cuts you want on the table. You can see all four, with current pricing, on the menu and order page.
What is inside each platter?
The platters differ not only in size but in which parts of the animal appear, so a quick glossary helps. Bonagoosh is lamb cheek, pache are the trotters, maghz is brain, zaban is tongue, cheshm is eye, and goosht is the meat. The smaller platters keep it simple around cheek, trotters and brain; the larger ones add tongue, eye and meat so there is something for every preference at the table.
- Single Dish — one lamb cheek, one trotter, half a brain and half a bread.
- Double Dish — one lamb cheek, two trotters, half a brain, tongue, one eye and a whole bread.
- Full (3-person) Dish — two lamb cheeks, meat, four trotters, a whole brain, tongue, two eyes and two breads.
- Khan's Platter (6-person) — four lamb cheeks, two portions of meat, eight trotters, two brains, three tongues, four eyes and five breads.
How do the four platters compare?
The table lines up the four platters by how many they feed and by exactly what arrives on the table, so you can match the order to your company at a glance.
| Platter | Feeds | Lamb cheek | Trotters | Brain | Tongue | Eye | Meat | Bread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Dish | 1 | 1 | 1 | ½ | — | — | — | ½ |
| Double Dish | 2 | 1 | 2 | ½ | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Full (3-person) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Yes | 2 |
| Khan's (6-person) | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
Single Dish: the solo bowl
The Single Dish is the tasting portion — one lamb cheek, a single trotter, half a brain and half a bread. It is the natural pick for one person who wants the core of kalle pache without a large spread, or for a first-timer testing the waters before committing to more. The cheek gives you the tender, slow-cooked meat, the trotter brings the silky gelatin, and the brain adds its soft richness, all mopped up with warm bread.
Double Dish: made for two
The Double Dish keeps one lamb cheek but doubles the trotters to two, keeps half a brain, and then opens up the variety with tongue, one eye and a whole bread. It is the right size for a couple or two friends who want to share and still each get a proper taste. The added tongue and eye make it more of a mixed experience than the Single, which is what makes it a popular step up.
Full Dish: the family platter for three
The Full Dish, sized for three, is where the platter becomes a genuine spread: two lamb cheeks, a portion of meat, four trotters, a whole brain, tongue, two eyes and two breads. The addition of goosht (meat) and a full brain, alongside more trotters and a second eye, means a family or three friends can each build a plate to their own taste. It is the sweet spot for a shared sit-down meal.
Khan's Platter: the six-person feast
The Khan's Platter is the most generous, a spread grand enough for a table fit for a khan. It brings four lamb cheeks, two portions of meat, eight trotters, two whole brains, three tongues, four eyes and five breads — effectively two Full Dishes' worth and then some, laid out as one abundant centrepiece. This is the platter for a big family gathering, a group of friends, or a celebration where the point is a loaded table everyone reaches into.
Which platter should I choose for my group?
Match the platter to your numbers first. For a solo meal, the Single Dish is plenty. For two, the Double Dish gives you shared variety. For a family or three friends, the Full Dish covers the table with meat and a wider mix of cuts. For six or a lively gathering, the Khan's Platter is the centrepiece. If you are an in-between number, size up rather than down — kalle pache reheats and shares well, and an extra bread or side closes any gap. If your group is larger than six, two platters combine easily, and the kitchen can advise when you order.
What is served alongside the platters?
Kalle pache is defined as much by what you tear into it as by the broth. Every platter is built around fresh sangak bread, and you can add more, including the seeded Special sangak topped with sesame and nigella, on the side. To cut through the richness, order mixed torshi (pickled vegetables) and the prized seven-year garlic pickle, whose mellow, aged sharpness is a classic partner to the fatty broth. To drink, there is hot tea, tangy doogh (a savoury yoghurt drink) and lemonade. If you would rather build a bigger table from single dishes — brain, tongue, trotters, cheek, meat, eye, tripe, brain soup, plain soup or the Special Mix — those are all on the menu too.
How do I order a platter for delivery in Dubai?
Shaun the Sheep is one kitchen at 64 Jumeira Street, Jumeirah 1, and it is open 24 hours, seven days a week, so a platter is available whenever the craving hits — including the pre-dawn hours. Delivery reaches every one of Dubai's areas, with the fee shown by area at checkout, and it is free on orders over AED 300, which a Full Dish or Khan's Platter can comfortably reach. Payment is by secure card online. Prefer to eat in or collect? Pickup and dine-in are always available, and you can reserve a table for the group. For current platter prices and to place an order, head to the menu and order page.