Visit our campus cafes to celebrate calendar days and other events, and enjoy our sustainable, locally sourced fresh food and drink. We look forward to seeing you.
Contact catering@plymouth.ac.uk for further information.
Eat More Fruit and Veg Day – Tuesday 21 May
Head to
Reservoir Cafe , which is Vegetarian Society accredited, to try our healthy salad pots and fruity smoothies.
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International Tea Day – Tuesday 21 May
We are proud to offer a selection of delicious black and herbal teas across campus, featuring Fairtrade, organic and other ethical brands including those that are part of the Fair for Life, B Corp Certified, and Member of 1% for the Planet Fair Wild.
We are proud to offer a selection of delicious black and herbal teas across campus, featuring Fairtrade, organic and other ethical brands including those that are part of the Fair for Life, B Corp Certified, and Member of 1% for the Planet Fair Wild.
You can learn more about our efforts to achieve the Fairtrade University award by visiting our website.
British Sandwich Week – 22–28 May
Visit
Loafers Deli to try our artisan sandwiches, such as the New York deli or onion bhaji and mango chutney, all handcrafted by our friendly team. If you prefer a premium range, you can find it at
The Container Cafe . Our sandwich is also included in our picnic boxes.
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National Coffee Day – Friday 24 May
Did you know that all coffee on campus is Fairtrade? We take pride in sourcing sustainable beans, including those from Owens Coffee, which roasts its coffee locally just 11.8 miles away from campus. We also source coffee beans from Matthew Algie, the UK's first carbon neutral roastery!
Did you know that all coffee on campus is Fairtrade? We take pride in sourcing sustainable beans, including those from Owens Coffee, which roasts its coffee locally just 11.8 miles away from campus. We also source coffee beans from Matthew Algie, the UK's first carbon neutral roastery!
Bank Holiday – Monday 27 May
Please note that on all cafes will be closed.
Please note that on all cafes will be closed.
National Burger Day – Tuesday 28 May
We are celebrating National Burger Day with a burger special at
RLB Cafe (menu TBC).
We are celebrating National Burger Day with a burger special at
National Biscuit Day – Wednesday 29 May
Have you tried our giant cookies from
The Container Cafe ? They're a firm favourite on campus, handmade by our Hospitality team.
Have you tried our giant cookies from
World Milk Day – Saturday 1 June
We are proud to source fresh cow's milk from a local family-owned business, Trewithen Dairy. After visiting their dairy and one of their nearby farms (all cow farms are located within 25 miles of Trewithen Dairy), we were delighted to see a friendly team who really put the cows first while also considering the environment in their practices.
We are proud to source fresh cow's milk from a local family-owned business, Trewithen Dairy. After visiting their dairy and one of their nearby farms (all cow farms are located within 25 miles of Trewithen Dairy), we were delighted to see a friendly team who really put the cows first while also considering the environment in their practices.
National Egg Day – Monday 3 June
We also had the pleasure of meeting Country Lane Eggs, our local egg supplier who prioritises the wellbeing of hens and staff. They source our free range eggs that are fully traceable to local farms and have recently launched their 'Birds and Bees' project.
We also had the pleasure of meeting Country Lane Eggs, our local egg supplier who prioritises the wellbeing of hens and staff. They source our free range eggs that are fully traceable to local farms and have recently launched their 'Birds and Bees' project.
National Cheese Day – Tuesday 4 June
It's a brie-liant time on campus with our delicious cheese options, including:
• Prosciutto, mozzarella and pesto sandwich from
Loafers Deli
• Margherita pizzas or garlic cheesy bread from
Portland's Pizzeria
• Cheese toppings on salads and jacket potatoes
• Vegan dream toastie from
The Toast Office
• Brie and caramelised onion wrap from the
Reservoir Cafe .
It's a brie-liant time on campus with our delicious cheese options, including:
• Prosciutto, mozzarella and pesto sandwich from
• Margherita pizzas or garlic cheesy bread from
• Cheese toppings on salads and jacket potatoes
• Vegan dream toastie from
• Brie and caramelised onion wrap from the
National Fish and Chips Day – Thursday 6 June
Did you know that
Drake's Kitchen sells fish and chips daily? Head over for our delicious catch of the day, sourced locally from nearby Brixham or Plymouth harbours.
Did you know that
National Doughnut Day – Friday 7 June
Enjoy a sweet treat on campus and choose a delicious doughnut from the Library Cafe. We also have beloved iced fingers in
Drake's Kitchen ,
Babbage Bytes Cafe and
The Toast Office .
Enjoy a sweet treat on campus and choose a delicious doughnut from the Library Cafe. We also have beloved iced fingers in
Iced Tea Day – Monday 10 June
Refresh with a fruity iced tea from any of our cafes (except Loafers Deli).
Refresh with a fruity iced tea from any of our cafes (except Loafers Deli).
International Falafel Day – Wednesday 12 June
What do you pair falafels with? Here are a few exciting ways to enjoy them on campus:
• Falafel, hummus and red pepper sandwiches in
Loafers Deli
• Falafel, hummus, red pepper, slaw and sweet chilli wrap in the
Reservoir Cafe
• Falafel salad toppings in
The Toast Office (coming soon in Drake’s Kitchen).
What do you pair falafels with? Here are a few exciting ways to enjoy them on campus:
• Falafel, hummus and red pepper sandwiches in
• Falafel, hummus, red pepper, slaw and sweet chilli wrap in the
• Falafel salad toppings in
Healthy Eating Week – 10–14 June
Enjoy fresh and healthy food when dining on campus. Whether you're after a salad pot or a wholesome home cooked meal, see our cafe pages for more information on our menus.
Enjoy fresh and healthy food when dining on campus. Whether you're after a salad pot or a wholesome home cooked meal, see our cafe pages for more information on our menus.
National Eat Your Vegetables Day – Monday 17 June
We'd like to say a massive thank you to our local fruit and veg suppliers (Tamar Fresh) who work terrifically with nearby Cornish and Devon farms to bring us the very best produce.
We'd like to say a massive thank you to our local fruit and veg suppliers (Tamar Fresh) who work terrifically with nearby Cornish and Devon farms to bring us the very best produce.
National Picnic Week (17–25 June) and International Picnic Day (18 June)
Enjoy all of our campus food to take away! Whether you'd like to enjoy our four item Picnic Box from
The Container Cafe or head to
Loafers Deli for one of our artisan sandwiches, the choice is yours. Our new favourite spot is on the Babbage Terrace, just one floor up from
Babbage Bytes Cafe !
Enjoy all of our campus food to take away! Whether you'd like to enjoy our four item Picnic Box from
National Smoothie Day – Friday 21 June
Refresh with a fruity smoothie from the
Reservoir Cafe and enjoy the first day of summer!
Refresh with a fruity smoothie from the
National Cream Tea Day – Friday 28 June
Head to
The Container Cafe for a delicious cream tea – the real question is, do you spread it the Devon or Cornish way? We source delicious Cornish clotted cream, but the scones are made right here in Devon, on campus by our Hospitality team.
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