Visit our campus cafes during the week 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.
National Vegetarian Week: 1–7 October
Have you visited our Vegetarian Society accredited Reservoir Cafe? Not only does it offer stunning views over Drake’s Place Reservoir, but you can also enjoy a delicious vegetarian or vegan brunch.
Have you visited our Vegetarian Society accredited Reservoir Cafe? Not only does it offer stunning views over Drake’s Place Reservoir, but you can also enjoy a delicious vegetarian or vegan brunch.
We also ensure that vegetarian options are always available at Drake’s Kitchen, John Bull Cafe and RLB Cafe as part of our daily specials. Plus, choose from a variety of paninis, pizzas and sandwiches across campus.
National Frappe Day: Monday 7 October
Celebrate National Frappe Day at Loafers Deli, where we proudly serve Starbucks! Treat yourself to a coffee or caramel frappuccino without leaving campus.
Celebrate National Frappe Day at Loafers Deli, where we proudly serve Starbucks! Treat yourself to a coffee or caramel frappuccino without leaving campus.
National Curry Week: 7–13 October
During National Curry Week, enjoy our flavourful curry dishes across campus, including:
• A regular special at RLB Cafe.
• A curry special at Drake’s Kitchen on Thursday.
• Chicken tikka, onion bhaji and mint yogurt panini, or onion bhaji, mango chutney and rocket panini at John Bull Cafe, the Library Cafe and The Toast Office.
• Coronation chicken or onion bhaji, mango chutney and rocket sandwich at Loafers Deli.
• The Bombay wrap at Reservoir Cafe.
During National Curry Week, enjoy our flavourful curry dishes across campus, including:
• A regular special at RLB Cafe.
• A curry special at Drake’s Kitchen on Thursday.
• Chicken tikka, onion bhaji and mint yogurt panini, or onion bhaji, mango chutney and rocket panini at John Bull Cafe, the Library Cafe and The Toast Office.
• Coronation chicken or onion bhaji, mango chutney and rocket sandwich at Loafers Deli.
• The Bombay wrap at Reservoir Cafe.
Pepsi Engagement Day: Thursday 10 October
Stop by RLB Crosspoint between 11:00–14:00 for your chance to win a Pepsi can during our Pepsi Engagement Day.
Stop by RLB Crosspoint between 11:00–14:00 for your chance to win a Pepsi can during our Pepsi Engagement Day.
World Mental Health Day: Thursday 10 October
Supporting your mental wellness starts with fresh and nutritious food. Visit the Reservoir Cafe, offering healthy menu options and stunning views of Drake’s Place Reservoir. It’s also the only spot on campus to grab a freshly made smoothie!
Supporting your mental wellness starts with fresh and nutritious food. Visit the Reservoir Cafe, offering healthy menu options and stunning views of Drake’s Place Reservoir. It’s also the only spot on campus to grab a freshly made smoothie!
World Porridge Day: Thursday 10 October
Fuel your day with our on-the-go porridge pots or Bio&Me pots, available at our campus cafes.
Fuel your day with our on-the-go porridge pots or Bio&Me pots, available at our campus cafes.
World Egg Day: Friday 11 October
We love our eggs free range! Enjoy them in your cooked breakfast or salad pot from Drake’s Kitchen or The Toast Office. Plus, try the return of our egg mayo sandwich at Loafers Deli or the egg mayo bap at InterCity Plates.
We love our eggs free range! Enjoy them in your cooked breakfast or salad pot from Drake’s Kitchen or The Toast Office. Plus, try the return of our egg mayo sandwich at Loafers Deli or the egg mayo bap at InterCity Plates.
National Dessert Day: Monday 14 October
Craving something sweet? Treat yourself to our delicious cakes and bakes across campus, including our must-try melt-in-the-middle brownies from The Container.
Craving something sweet? Treat yourself to our delicious cakes and bakes across campus, including our must-try melt-in-the-middle brownies from The Container.
UK Coffee Week: 14–20 October
Celebrate UK Coffee Week with a sustainable brew from campus. We source coffee from Owens Coffee, roasted just 11.8 miles from campus, as well as Fairtrade, organic, and Rainforest Alliance-certified Matthew Algie coffee, plus Starbucks at Loafers Deli.
Celebrate UK Coffee Week with a sustainable brew from campus. We source coffee from Owens Coffee, roasted just 11.8 miles from campus, as well as Fairtrade, organic, and Rainforest Alliance-certified Matthew Algie coffee, plus Starbucks at Loafers Deli.
National Mushroom Day: Tuesday 15 October
Celebrate National Mushroom Day by adding locally sourced mushrooms to your cooked breakfast at Drake’s Kitchen, RLB Cafe, The Toast Office or John Bull Cafe. Order any four cooked items and get a free filter coffee, tea or water with your breakfast.
Celebrate National Mushroom Day by adding locally sourced mushrooms to your cooked breakfast at Drake’s Kitchen, RLB Cafe, The Toast Office or John Bull Cafe. Order any four cooked items and get a free filter coffee, tea or water with your breakfast.
World Bread Day: Wednesday 16 October
Head to Loafers Deli for one of our freshly made sandwiches – perfect for a midday pick-me-up!
Head to Loafers Deli for one of our freshly made sandwiches – perfect for a midday pick-me-up!
Halloween: Thursday 31 October
Get ready for some spooky specials on Halloween! Treat yourself to spider cookies from The Container, butternut squash, feta, hot honey and rocket pizza at Portland’s Pizzeria, or the great Caesar's ghost wrap from Loafers Deli. Plus, discover more Halloween-themed goodies across campus!
Get ready for some spooky specials on Halloween! Treat yourself to spider cookies from The Container, butternut squash, feta, hot honey and rocket pizza at Portland’s Pizzeria, or the great Caesar's ghost wrap from Loafers Deli. Plus, discover more Halloween-themed goodies across campus!
Coffee with Cops – advice from Devon & Cornwall Police: various dates
The University's Community Police Officer is running this ‘Coffee and Cop’ session when students, staff or members of the community are welcome to sit and chat with them. Enjoy a relaxed coffee and chat with no pressure or agendas and get some advice with a cop from Devon & Cornwall Police at Portland's Pizzeria.
The University's Community Police Officer is running this ‘Coffee and Cop’ session when students, staff or members of the community are welcome to sit and chat with them. Enjoy a relaxed coffee and chat with no pressure or agendas and get some advice with a cop from Devon & Cornwall Police at Portland's Pizzeria.
Dates: 23 October, 20 November, 18 December, 15 January, 12 February, 12 March, 2 April, 7 May, 4 June
Plymouth Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club (Saturdays)
The Plymouth Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club CIC organises a tasty breakfast at Drake's Kitchen (09:00–11:00) and an opportunity for all Armed Forces (serving or veterans) and their families to come along and share conversations with the community. All ages, and all services personnel and their families are welcome at this free event – no need to book. Contact PlymouthVeteransBreakfastClub@outlook.com / 07568 148685 for any queries.
The Plymouth Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club CIC organises a tasty breakfast at Drake's Kitchen (09:00–11:00) and an opportunity for all Armed Forces (serving or veterans) and their families to come along and share conversations with the community. All ages, and all services personnel and their families are welcome at this free event – no need to book. Contact PlymouthVeteransBreakfastClub@outlook.com / 07568 148685 for any queries.
Dates: 2 November, 7 December, 4 January, 1 February