Drake's Kitchen

Drake's Kitchen is open from 07:30-19:00 during term time and is located in the Rolle Plaza, in front of the Rolle Building and next to Francis Drake Halls.

Visit the hub of the campus cafes, providing a welcoming environment to order fresh, homemade meals, breakfast options, Matthew Algie barista coffee and cakes.

Find all your favourite dishes from traditional English breakfasts where you can mix and match cooked items to create the ultimate bap, 5 or 8-item breakfast. To make our low-cost option even better, we also include a free hot drink in the price.

Lunch is between 12:00-14:30, serving wholesome comfort food, all using locally sourced ingredients. From Italian-inspired pasta dishes to the renowned weekly Wednesday roast dinner, all our main meals are under £5 for students.

Pop in and see what's on offer today.

Please note that during the holidays, opening hours may vary.

Our Offers

Reward yourself for your hard work by handpicking one of our cakes or pastries in our new deals.

Enjoy a hot drink and any pastry for only £2.75* until 11:30am.

Visit our late night coffee spot where you can indulge coffee and cake for only £3.50**. Valid between 2:30 pm-7:00 pm.

You can also treat a colleague or friend as we are offering buy 1 get 1 free on hot drinks***.

*Regular coffee or tea only. **The offer includes any available cake (excludes doughnuts) & a regular hot drink. ***Any regular hot drink, cheapest drink is free. All offers exclude syrups, additional coffee shots and alternative milk.

Loyalty points information

On Monday 19 December 2022 we will be installing a new till system in all of our units across campus. From this date the current hot drink loyalty offer will no longer be used and payment via your staff or student card will not be accepted. Unfortunately, we are unable to transfer any ‘points’ from the current loyalty program, but we look forward to rolling out a brand new app based loyalty system in the New Year with new offers and deals.

Friend Stop

Meet new people, connect and share experiences at the café's Friend Stop.

Starting university may be a daunting experience, that's why the cafés on campus have created designated pop-up tables to encourage students and staff to sit, have a natter and make friends on our open and inviting tables.

Everyone is invited to sit at the Friend Stop; whether you're on your own or with a friend or colleague, take a seat, share the table and have a chat with new people.
Whether you stay for ten minutes or spend your time eating breakfast or taking an afternoon tea break, the cafés aim to bring everyone together.

Global Recipe Book

As part of Global Week, 14–18 November 2022, staff and students were invited to share their favourite recipes from around the world.

After receiving some excellent submissions, the Global Recipe Book was put together by the Catering Team, offering you the chance to create these dishes and try something new. Each page offers everything you'll need - from ingredients through to cooking methods.