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Upper Hall Dining

Dining

Are you looking for fine dining in a historic venue? Or drinks and canapés on the lawn? We pride ourselves on our excellent food, extensive wine cellar and on-site brewery. 

Our menus are developed with sustainability in mind, offering quality seasonal ingredients from local suppliers. The catering team is experienced in dealing with extensive dietary needs, including allergens, social, religious or cultural requirements. From canapé receptions to four-course gala dinners, our Head Chef and his skilled team will ensure that every detail is as impressive as the surroundings. We provide tablecloths, napkins and bespoke menus as standard, and seating plans and place cards with an additional charge.

Catering to your requirements

We’re known for our delicious food and excellent hospitality (just read the reviews below!). Please call us on +44 (0)1223 760524 or email us on conference@jesus.cam.ac.uk to discuss your event.

Rooms

Alcock room

Alcock Room

Dine in the historic heart of our buildings in this characterful room with exposed oak beams and natural daylight. Charm your guests with private dining, a buffet or drinks reception...

Alcock Room
Bawden Room dining

Bawden Room

Conveniently located in West Court, overlooking the courtyard garden, the Bawden Room offers the perfect reception venue for up to 60 guests, or 24 can be seated for dinner. View...

Bawden Room
Chapel Court

Chapel Court

A versatile space for outdoor events, Chapel Court lies to the east of Cloister Court and Second Court and can be reached through passageways from either. Until the 1880s it...

Chapel Court
Pavilion

Cricket Pavilion and Veranda

During the summer months, the Pavilion Veranda is available for drinks receptions or buffets for up to 40 guests. An informal event space to gather your guests for a celebration...

Cricket Pavilion and Veranda
Elena Hall dining

Elena Hall

This large, modern hall has huge picture windows which flood the room with light and offer views over the College orchard. Perfect for fine dining, buffets, parties and drinks receptions...

Elena Hall
Hall

Hall

The Hall has tall windows, high vaulted ceilings with chandeliers, a raised platform at one end, and a balcony overlooking the room. On the walls are portraits of previous Masters...

Hall
Prioress's Room

Prioress's Room

As an attractive venue for a formal dinner, the Prioress's Room offers up to 34 guests a rare opportunity to visit one of the oldest parts of the College. It...

Prioress's Room
Pump Court

Pump Court

The perfect place to gather with your guests for refreshments before a special lunch or dinner. We can serve drinks and canapés here, before leading you directly through to one...

Pump Court
Radegund Hall Dining Room

Radegund Hall

Enjoy hosting your guests in this elegant and traditional Hall, suitable for formal and informal dining for 54 people and for drinks receptions for up to 60 guests. View a...

Radegund Hall
Sibilla Room dining

Sibilla Room

Flexible and modern, this room suitable for fine dining, buffets and drinks receptions. It boasts elegant wooden panelling and floorboards and is often paired with the adjacent Elena Hall. Please...

Sibilla Room
Upper Hall dining 1

Upper Hall

Charm your guests in this elegant dining room dating back to the foundation of the College in the 15th century. Suitable for formal dinners, buffets and drinks receptions. The Upper...

Upper Hall
West Court courtyard event

West Court courtyard

Why not add this outdoor event area to your dining booking? This beautiful landscaped courtyard is a versatile place for coffee or for evening drinks. View a virtual 360-degree tour

West Court courtyard

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Testimonials

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    The Radegund Cricket Club dinner

    "I would like to thank you very much for an excellent dinner for the Radegund cricket club on Friday. The food was fantastic, and in particular the curried scallop was amazing! I shall be keen to choose that again. The wines were also lovely, and we had a great atmosphere in the dining room. It was very kind of the staff to let us stay a little longer, and we also enjoyed the College bar. It was good that there was an option to drink and talk upstairs that was...

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    The Radegund Cricket Club dinner
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    Wedding celebration dinner

    "It has been great! We loved the service and the preparations you have gone through! The room, moreover, looked great and so did the serving of the cake. The food was very good and the guests have been delighted." To find out more about hosting a special meal at Jesus College please visit our dining page.

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    Wedding celebration dinner
  • West court dining room

    90th Birthday celebration dinner

    "We were celebrating my mother-in-law's 90th birthday party and had a night that we will never forget. The venue, food and staff were amazing. I must just congratulate the team for the professional way everything was handled and organised, they are all a credit to your College! I would also say that the Radegund dining hall was a fantastic venue and made the night memorable. Also the host in charge of us for the night could have not been me more helpful and accommodating. I would not hesitate in using...

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    90th Birthday celebration dinner
  • Second Court

    Development Studies Garden Party

    "We held our annual garden party on a beautifully sunny day in June. We booked Second Court for this. The catering service was fantastic with plenty of food and drink, and the staff were really attentive and polite all the time. The venue was beautiful, both the room where the catering was held and the Gardens where we took the official photos and could gather to chat and enjoy the nice weather." To find out more about hosting a special meal at Jesus College please visit our dining page.

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    Development Studies Garden Party
  • Prioress room

    Cambridge University Eco Racing Benefactors’ Dinner

    "The event was extremely enjoyable for me and my guests. I received many comments about the professionalism of the staff, the food itself and the presentation of the room. Rachel in the Conference Department made organising both events extremely easy and straight forward, and I’d highly recommend the College to others to use for social and dining functions. It was great to see how alert and attentive the front of house staff were, especially regarding the mismatch of numbers to the seating plan – which fortunately did not result in...

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    Cambridge University Eco Racing Benefactors’ Dinner