Image of Students eating in Hall

Cafeteria

Call into 'Caff', our self service cafeteria, where you'll find a range of affordable meals and snacks to suit every taste.

Caff is open all year round except for brief breaks at Christmas and Easter and for a while during the summer holidays.

You can choose from a wide variety of hot, cold, vegetarian, and vegan meals at lunch and dinner

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 

  • Lunch 12pm to 1.45pm.
  • Dinner 5.40pm to 6.40pm.

Saturday

  • Brunch 11am to 1.30pm.
  • Dinner 5:40pm to 6:40pm.

Sunday

  • Brunch 11am to 1.30pm.
  • Dinner 5:40pm to 6:40pm.

Please see notices on the College intranet JNet for out of term opening times.

How to pay for your meals

The cost of meals in Caff is subsidised by the College. You won't need cash to pay for your meals but you will need to swipe your College card at the till and make sure you keep it topped up with money. You can top up online through JNet, the College intranet.

For a slightly more formal dining experience come along to a Formal Hall at 7.30pm Tuesday to Friday and Sundays.

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