If you’ve ever stopped by for a Sunday roast at The Halfway Pub, you may have heard whispers of a legendary side dish—Jason’s Cauliflower Cheese. This isn’t your average cauliflower cheese in a little ramekin. This is Jason-sized, served in a big oval oven dish, brimming with cheese, and made from a recipe perfected over years of blending family secrets from both Jason and me, Rhi.

So, What Makes It So Special?

First off, there’s no skimping here—this dish is generous! It’s made with plenty of cauliflower and what could be described as a very liberal amount of cheese. It’s all about balancing the stringy, gooey texture with rich flavour, and in Jason’s book, that means cheese and cauliflower should be in equal measure.

But there’s a bit of a twist: a secret ingredient is layered and stirred through to give it that something extra. The magic happens with freshly boiled and seasoned cauliflower, loads of grated cheddar, and a hint of the mystery ingredient, all lovingly cooked and seasoned to perfection. To finish it off, Jason grills the top with extra cheese until it’s bubbling and golden.

Born Out of a Happy Accident

As the story goes, Jason’s special recipe came about when he accidentally tipped an entire bowl of grated cheese into the mix one day. Rather than start over, he went ahead and cooked it up, and the result was so amazing, it became the way to make it. And while Jason’s culinary skills are spot-on, he swears that blasting a bit of Dolly Parton in the kitchen—and even dancing a little—gives the dish a boost of flavor. In Jason’s view, happy vibes add taste, and with Dolly as his sous-chef, the cauliflower cheese hits the table with extra flair.

Customer Approved

People rave about this dish so much, some say they’d choose it as their final meal! It’s everything you want from a perfect cauliflower cheese: creamy, stringy, and a harmonious balance of cheesy goodness and cauliflower. Every Sunday, Jason and I make sure it’s ready for our roast lovers, and if you’re lucky, you might even get the extra-special version with—you guessed it—even more cheese.

Join Us for Sunday Lunch

If you’re in the mood for a standout cauliflower cheese that’s big on flavour and big on portion, come by for our Sunday lunch and see what all the fuss is about. We’ll save you a spot and make sure Jason’s Cauliflower Cheese is on the table, hot from the grill and ready to melt your heart.