Campus cafes events

Explore our foodie offerings on campus
A decorated Christmas tree inside Drake's Kitchen

Campus cafes events

Explore our foodie offerings on campus

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Green starts here – sustainable campus dining in 2025

2024 was a remarkable year for the Catering team, and we’re incredibly proud of our achievements! Not only have we renewed our 3-star rating with the Sustainable Restaurant Association, but we’ve also earned Fairtrade Accreditation as a university, receiving 2 out of 3 stars. 
We’re committed to continuing our sustainable practices across campus, offering students eco-friendly food and beverage options all year round.
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Join us for delicious food specials, ethical initiatives and fun events across our cafe outlets!

November events and specials

Eat with a Friend Day – Tuesday 25 November
Good food is even better with friends!
Cake Day – Wednesday 26 November
Indulge in one of our fresh, local cakes, baked by:
  • Country Kitchen (Torquay, 32 miles from campus)
  • The Exploding Bakery (Exeter, 43 miles from campus)
  • Peck & Strong (Crediton, 53 miles from campus) 
  • Visit The Container Cafe for fresh handmade bakes by our catering team, including the famous chocolate brownies – a campus favourite!
Thanksgiving Feast – Thursday 27 November
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a comforting meal on campus:
  • RLB Cafe : Vegan chicken or turkey served with sage and apple stuffing, garlic mash, mac and cheese, green bean casserole and sweet potato casserole – £8.95 students / £10.74 staff.
  • John Bull Cafe : Turkey, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, parsnips, carrots, sprouts, stuffing, red cabbage, gravy and cranberry sauce – £8.95 students / £10.74 staff (veggie main TBC).

December engagement events 

Celebrate the festive season on campus with a full month of food, drink, and seasonal specials across our University of Plymouth cafés and outlets. From national foodie days to our 12 Days of Eat&Drinkmas giveaways, there’s something happening every week.
12 Days of Eat&Drinkmas – 1-12 December
We’re kicking off December with daily giveaways,  foodie treats and surprise offers across campus. Expect everything from our Red Bull Advent Calendar giveaway to free pizza, Fairtrade Karma Drinks bundles, and more.
" Stay tuned to our social media channels - our competition to win the Red Bull Advent Calendar launches Friday 28 November: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok.
English Breakfast Day – Tuesday 2 December
Start your morning right with a full English available at: Drake's Kitchen , RLB Cafe , John Bull Cafe .
Choose any four cooked items and receive a free hot drink (tea, filter coffee or water).
National Cookie Day – Thursday 4 December
Try our homemade giant chocolate chip cookies, freshly baked and exclusively available at The Container Cafe , made by our Hospitality Plymouth team. 
National Brownie Day – Monday 8 December
Enjoy The Container Cafe's iconic brownies, including our limited-edition festive candy cane brownie.
National Pastry Day – Tuesday 9 December
Fresh pastries will be available across all outlets.
Special pastry offers:
  • InterCity Plates Cafe and the Library Cafe (£3.00): Any regular coffee, tea or bottled water (excluding mocha and white hot chocolate). Offer applies to a regular drink and croissant.
  • Loafers Deli (£3.25): Any tall drink (12oz) including iced options. Excludes caramel macchiato and mocha (hot and iced).
Find out more about our café deals on our offers page . 
National Gingerbread Latte Day – Monday 15 December
Warm up with a spiced gingerbread latte for just £2.60 for students.
Available at all cafés, made with Fairtrade and organic Owens Coffee.

Christmas Specials – available this November and December

  • Christmas loaded fries – £5.50 / £6.60
     Pigs in blankets, brie, cheddar, stuffing and gravy
  • Yorkshire pudding Christmas wrap – £6.75 (available 25 Nov, 2, 9 and 16 December)
     Filled with turkey, pigs in blankets, stuffing, red cabbage, sprouts, onions, cranberry sauce and gravy
  • Brie, cranberry, stuffing and crispy onions sandwich – £5.00
  • Turkey baguette with pigs in blankets, cranberry, stuffing and “gravynnaise” – £5.65
  • Brie and cranberry sandwich (£3.50) or wrap (£3.75)
  • Christmas lunches – 4 and 11 December
     Full festive roast: turkey, pigs in blankets, veggies, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce
     £8.95 students / £10.74 staff
     Veggie main TBC
  • Pigs in blankets mac & cheese – Friday 12 December
Festive Final-Day Special – limited edition dish
  • Christmas pizza – £7.00
    Pigs in blankets with cranberry and stuffing sourdough pizza
  • Christmas wrap – £4.25 students / £5.10 staff
     Wensleydale cheese, grated carrot, stuffing, cranberry, rocket
  • Christmas special jacket potato – £4.95 students / £5.94 staff
     Brie, red cabbage, sprouts, cranberry, gravy and crispy onions
  • Christmas dinners – 4 and 11 December
    Turkey, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, parsnips, carrots, sprouts, stuffing, red cabbage, gravy and cranberry sauce.
  • Christmas bap – 18 December
    Full festive fillings for £5.00 / £6.00
  • Brie and cranberry paninis – also at the Library Cafe – £5.00

Please note that food prices are displayed for students; staff and visitors are subject to VAT. 

 

Book a festive meal

When you book:
…you’ll receive a free Christmas cracker!
For bookings or enquiries, please email catering@plymouth.ac.uk.
Christmas lunch at Drake's Kitchen

Christmas Charity Collection 

This Christmas, University of Plymouth Catering Services is supporting local charities and organisations across the city, including Trevi, The Official Homeless Shoebox Appeal, and the Plymouth Soup Run. Together, we’re helping individuals and families who need a little extra support this winter.
We’re inviting students, staff and visitors to donate items for shoebox gifts, food hampers, and community-specific essentials. Every donation - big or small - can make a meaningful difference.
You can drop off items at any of our participating cafés until 17 December.
 
Why choose University of Plymouth catering?
6  Locally sourced produce (Devon and Cornwall)
6  Fairtrade as standard across drinks and products
6  Variety for everyone – vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free option
6  Student savings – discounts with reusable cups and great-value meals.

Event photography and video

Please be aware that some of the University of Plymouth's public events (both online and offline) may be attended by University staff, photographers and videographers, for capturing content to be used in University online and offline marketing and promotional materials, for example webpages, brochures or leaflets. If you, or a member of your group, do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please let a member of staff know.