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Green Starts Here – sustainable campus dining in 2024

2024 has been 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.

Sustainable food options on campus

Be even greener by choosing from our sustainable menu items! Whether ordering a Fairtrade organic coffee, opting for one of our vegan options, or indulging in a vegetarian meal, we’ve got you covered. Daily vegan specials are available at Drake’s Kitchen, John Bull Cafe and RLB Cafe. Loafers Deli serves great sandwich options, while The Container and other campus cafes offer tasty treats. Don’t miss out on Reservoir Cafe, our vegetarian and vegan cafe offering healthy and delicious meals!

Join us in celebrating sustainable eating on campus! 🌍🍴

From vegan meals and sustainable dining to eco-friendly coffee and delicious plant-based treats, Green Starts Here with us in 2025. Enjoy a variety of sustainable, Fairtrade, and locally sourced food options on campus and be part of our commitment to making your dining experience more eco-friendly.

The Great Sandwich Showdown

We’re looking for your tastiest vegetarian or vegan sandwich creations to join our menu at Loafers Deli! The most popular creation will be our new permanent menu item!
SHORTLISTED SANDWICHES
After much deliberation, we’ve narrowed it down to these four mouthwatering contenders:
1. Available 3–7 March Chick'n Heatwave – Piri piri chick'n with vegan cheese, mayo and lettuce (vegan)
2. Available 10–14 March "Beet" the Heat – Halloumi, pickled beetroot, Stokes chilli jam, crispy onions and rocket
3. Available 17–21 March The Italian Job – Sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto, rocket and balsamic glaze
4. Available 24–28 March Feelin' Grate – Grated carrot, cheese and Stokes chilli jam
The sandwich with the most sales during its featured week will secure a permanent spot on the Loafers Deli menu!
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March events at your campus cafes – join us for delicious events, deals and tasty treats on campus!

St David’s Day: 3–7 March
Celebrate St David’s Day with a delicious creamy cheesy leek pizza, returning to Portland's Pizzeria. Available all week. Only £6.50 for students.
Great Sandwich Showdown: 3–7 March
Get ready for Sandwich 1 at Loafers Deli (Chick'n Heatwave). Don’t miss the competition for the best sandwich on campus!
National Soup it Forward Day: Monday 3 March
Visit the Pay it Forward board at John Bull Cafe or Drake’s Kitchen to purchase a voucher for someone else or redeem one yourself.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Week: 3–8 March
Satisfy your sweet tooth with our giant handmade container cookies or try our new cookie dough swirls from The Container!
National Butchers Week: 3–9 March
Support local with 75% of our produce sourced from the South West of England. Our meat comes from R D Johns, a family-run business.
British Pie Week: 3–9 March
Indulge in our homemade homity pies in The Container, featuring a delicious mix of cheese, potatoes and leeks (also known as the Devon Pie).
Shrove Tuesday: Tuesday 4 March
Celebrate Pancake Day with our special pancake pop-up at RLB Crosspoint from 09:30–13:30. More details coming soon!
St Piran’s Day: Wednesday 5 March
Find Cornish delicacies on campus:
• Cornish cream tea with handmade scones at The Container.
• Enjoy Cornish Trewithen Dairy milk across campus, served with our pergal system to reduce plastic waste.
• Fresh produce from Cornish farms via Tamar Fresh.
• Hogs Bottom sauces and chutneys available in Reservoir Cafe for a salad or wraps flavour boost.
• Free range eggs from local farms just 21 miles away from campus.
• Sandwiches made from fresh loaves by Malcolm Barnecutt in Loafers Deli.
Plant Power Day: Friday 7 March
Try our vegan options at Reservoir Cafe or explore campus for a delicious onion bhaji and mango chutney sandwich from Loafers Deli, or a Moving Mountains meatball pizza from Portland’s Pizzeria.
National Flapjack Day: Friday 7 March
Enjoy our new buttery flapjacks at The Container for only £2.50 for students.
Great Sandwich Showdown: 10–14 March
Sandwich 2 arrives at Loafers Deli ("Beet" the Heat). Be part of the showdown!
St Patrick’s Day: 17 March
Celebrate with a warming steak and Guinness pie from Drake’s Kitchen. Pizza special TBC.
Great Sandwich Showdown: 17–21 March
Sandwich 3 kicks off at Loafers Deli (The Italian Job). Keep tasting!
Food Waste Action Week: 17–23 March
• Join the movement! We’re reducing food waste by selling leftover meals via the Too Good To Go app.
• We also send our food waste to Langage Farm, where it's converted into electricity for the farm and dairy.
National Chocolate Caramel Day: Wednesday 19 March
Indulge in our caramel shortbread or try the Mars brownie from The Container. A sweet treat to enjoy on campus!
Great Sandwich Showdown: 24–28 March
The final round of Sandwich Showdown, Sandwich 4, at Loafers Deli (Feelin' Grate).
Middle Eastern Spread: Wednesday 26 March
Enjoy a Persian food event at RLB Cafe (menu TBC). Discover the rich flavours of Middle Eastern cuisine!
National Taco Day: Monday 31 March
Celebrate National Taco Day with a delicious Mexican taco special (menu TBC). Perfect for taco lovers!

Coffee with Cops

The University's Community Police Officer is running sessions when students, staff or members of the community are welcome to sit and chat with them.
Have a coffee and chat with no pressure or agendas and get some advice with a cop from Devon & Cornwall Police. All sessions will be in Portland's Pizzeria between 12:00–14:00.
Dates: Wednesday 12 March • Wednesday 2 April • Wednesday 7 May • Wednesday 4 June
Contact catering@plymouth.ac.uk for further information.
Coffee with cops
 

Plymouth Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club

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.
Dates: Saturday 8 March • Saturday 5 April
 

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