Hall & Catering

Our bright & elegant Georgian Hall is laid out in a traditional medieval format. It is used by our College community of students, Fellows & staff to eat, catch up and socialise together.

Buttery & Hall

The Buttery is served via a cafeteria system. It is open for self–service breakfast, lunch & dinner throughout the week (Monday–Saturday). Brunch & dinner are available on Sundays. All Hall food is automatically charged to your college bill, via your University card.

Daily Service Times

Breakfast 0815–0915 Monday–Saturday; self–service
Lunch 1215–1330 Monday–Friday; self–service
1215–1315 Saturday; self–service
Sunday (outside term); self–service
Brunch 1115–1300 Sunday (only in term); self–service
Dinner 1745–19001 Daily; self–service

1Service for dinner continues until 1900. Students must leave the Hall by 1910, so the Catering staff can complete preparations for Formal at 1930.

Dietary Requirements

Vegetarian & vegan dishes are always available, and dietary requirements detailed on Formal Hall bookings are catered for. Food allergens are displayed with each dish, and on the screens outside the Buttery. As the kitchen produces a wide range of dishes, we cannot guarantee all potential allergens can be eliminated.

Buttery Shop

The Buttery Shop sells essential food items & College wine. It is open Monday–Friday between 1100 & 1330, and 1730 & 1900. Items can be purchased with cash, or using your University card.

Formal Hall

An exciting and unique part of the Cambridge experience is our Formal Halls. People often book these to celebrate and enjoy a three–course, served & candlelit dinner in their gowns. These are offered on most evenings. Students often organise themed Formal Halls for charity and cross–college social events. Formal Hall is provided each evening except Wednesday.

Arrangements for Formals

  • More traditional Formals are held on Monday, Friday & Sunday evenings. These have a limit of 4 guests per person.
  • Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday evenings are open to clubs & societies and larger numbers of guests (although you can book without guests).

Formal Service Times

Dinner 1930

Daily (except Wednesday)
Set three–course served meal, followed by coffee.
Gowns must be worn.

How to Book

Private Dinners

  • Clubs, societies & individual members of the College can book events & functions other than Formals on Thursdays & Saturdays.
  • Arrangements must be made promptly with the Conference Manager & Head of Catering, and finalised at least 7 working days beforehand.
  • In Easter term, charges to students who are graduating must be paid in advance.