Enjoy festive food and drink across campus this Christmas! Whether you’re after a traditional Christmas lunch, a festive milkshake, or a seasonal toastie, there’s something for everyone. Gather your friends or treat yourself to something special – our cafés, bars, and restaurants are here to make your Christmas extra cheerful. Here’s what’s on offer this season!
Rutherford Dining Hall
Available 2-13 December, 12.00-14.00 (excluding weekends)
Two course Christmas lunch for £10.95:
Mains
Traditional Roast Turkey (gfa) – Roast turkey, crispy roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, stuffing balls, seasonal vegetables, and gravy.
Festive Nut Roast (ve) – Vegan nut roast, crispy roast potatoes, stuffing balls, seasonal vegetables, and gravy.
Dessert
Christmas Pudding (v) – Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce.
Chocolate Orange Torte (ve) – Chocolatey biscuit base topped with rich chocolate orange truffle mousse.
Table decorations, crackers, and mince pies will be arranged for group bookings. To book a table please call the dining hall on 01227 823500 or email rutherforddining@kent.ac.uk
Dolche Vita
Available 2-18 December, 11.30-15.30
Two course Christmas lunch for £10.95:
Mains
Roast Chicken (gfa) – Roast chicken breast, crispy roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, stuffing balls, seasonal vegetables, and gravy. (halal option available)
Festive Nut Roast (ve) – Vegan nut roast, crispy roast potatoes, stuffing balls, seasonal vegetables, and gravy.
Dessert
Christmas Pudding (v) – Traditional Christmas pudding with cream.
Chocolate Orange Torte (ve) – Chocolatey biscuit base topped with rich chocolate orange truffle mousse.
Table decorations, crackers, and mince pies will be arranged for group bookings. Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance. To book a table, please email dolchevita@kent.ac.uk
Gulbenkian Café
Available 18 November – 19 December, 08.00-14.30 (excluding weekends)
Festive brunch specials:
Brie, Bacon & Cranberry Toastie (gfa) – Toasted white bloomer bread filled with creamy brie, local Brogdale bacon, and tangy cranberry sauce, served with a side of crisps.
Brie & Cranberry Toastie (v + gfa) – Toasted white bloomer bread filled with creamy brie and tangy cranberry sauce, served with a side of crisps.
Pigs in Blankets Mac & Cheese – Classic macaroni cheese made with Kentish cheese and festive pigs in blankets.
Mungo’s
Available 18 November – 13 December, 12.00-21.00
Festive milkshakes:
Gingerbread Milkshake – Made with cow’s milk or soya milk and topped with dairy free squirty cream.
Cinnamon Bun Milkshake – Made with cow’s milk or soya milk and topped with dairy free squirty cream.
Hut 8
Available 2-14 December, 12.00-22.00
Festive Feast Pizza (gfa) – Homemade pizza base topped with tomato and basil sauce, shredded chicken, pigs in blankets, stuffing balls, cheese, and a drizzle of cranberry sauce.
Available in 9, 12, or 15 inch.
K Bar
Available 25 November – 19 December, 12.00-midnight
Christmas cocktails:
Cherry Pie (ve) – Cherry rum, cherry liqueur, cherry syrup, cranberry juice, lime juice.
Raspberry & Coconut Candy Cane Martini (v) – Raspberry rum cream liqueur, vodka, coconut milk, raspberry syrup.
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini (v) – Espresso, coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, salted caramel syrup, caramel sauce.
Festive Rum Punch (ve) – Pineapple rum, passionfruit rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, strawberry syrup.
Spiced Apple Fizz (ve + alcohol free) – Apple juice, soda, sugar syrup, cinnamon.
Festive Hot Drinks
Available 5 November – 19 December
Black Forest Hot Chocolate (v + gf) – Indulgent hot chocolate with milk and cherry syrup. Topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Gingerbread Latte (v + gf) – Our ‘Ambition’ espresso, gingerbread syrup, and steamed milk topped with whipped cream and ground cinnamon.
Available at Dolche Vita, Sibson Café, and Gulbenkian Café. Large size only. These drinks can be made with dairy or plant-based milk.
v = vegetarian | ve = vegan | gf = gluten free | gfa = gluten free available | hs – halal-sourced meat