The Academy Restaurant

There aren't many places where you can eat a four-course, freshly prepared lunch in style for £9.50.

The Academy Restaurant is run by College staff and catering students and operates during term-time only. The atmosphere is relaxed and semi-formal similar to a good catering establishment..

The restaurant has a loyal following who support students through the process of training to a professional level. In recent years, several students have progressed to work in five-star hotels and restaurants with Michelin stars. Staff, and to a lesser extent, students use the restaurant to celebrate birthdays and to entertain guests.

Because it's a training restaurant where students are taught how to serve food properly, you do need to allow about one and half hours to consume all of the courses at a leisurely pace. Tell the waiting staff if you're in a hurry and they'll do their best to quicken the pace.

The food that is produced in the restaurant is carefully prepared by the students with one of the chefs supervising. Fresh foods are used wherever possible and a different menu is produced each day. These menus recur in a five week cycle.

The service style varies between traditional, buffet, carvery or preparation and cooking at the table.

Opening Times During Term Time

Lunch

• Friday - 12noon to 2pm (last orders 1pm)
• 4-course lunch from only £9.50 per person
• Booking recommended

Dinner

• Thursday 6.30pm for 7pm
• Minimum 4 courses from only £15 per person
• Themed evenings from £15 per person
• Some menus may include a drink on arrival
• Special dishes may be available at a small supplement.
• Booking recommended

Payment for parties and themed evenings

For parties of six or more for lunch and non themed dinners we ask for a non-refundable deposit of £5 per head.

For all themed evenings we will need payment in advance to confirm your booking.

Christmas lunch and dinner

Bookings are full for 2009, it’s best to book early for 2010.

Learn or sharpen your cooking skills

From September there are some excellent Cooking for Pleasure Courses offered in the kitchen training area of the College.

How to book lunch or dinner

Please phone 01437 753 165 (ask for restaurant bookings) to make a reservation.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Academy Restaurant.

Please note: the prices shown are correct as at September 2009, but are subject to change.