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Green starts here – 2026

Here’s to sustainable eating, drinking, and living on campus — and beyond.
As we kick off 2026, we’re excited to share our Green Starts Here 2026 campaign, celebrating the positive impact our University of Plymouth cafes have made and continue to make. 
Throughout January, we’ll be showcasing our sustainability initiatives across campus, sharing key stats from the year gone by, and highlighting the small choices that make a big difference.
Expect sustainable food and drink giveaways, Veganuary specials, and events that support our journey as a Fairtrade University. From locally sourced ingredients to reusable cups and plant-based options, we’re proud to support greener choices for our campus community.
Here’s to a greener year ahead — we can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on.
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Join us for delicious food specials, ethical initiatives and fun events across our cafe outlets!

January engagement events at University of Plymouth cafes

Veganuary at the University of Plymouth
Join us throughout January for an impressive range of vegan and vegetarian food options available across campus cafés. Here are just a few highlights:
The Container: Sun-dried tomato, guacamole, vegan feta & chilli flakes bagel – £3.50.
Loafers Deli: Tex Mex sandwich (refried beans, guacamole, salsa, tortilla chips & jalapeños) 
Sandwich of the Month – £3.50.
Portland’s Pizzeria: Indian Bhaji & Broccoli Pizza (curry base, red onions, onion bhaji, chickpeas, shaved broccoli & coriander) – £6.50.
Drake’s Kitchen: Daily vegan soup and vegan breakfast options including toast, hash browns, vegan sausages, beans and more.
John Bull Café: Salad pots & Onion Bhaji, Mango Chutney & Rocket Panini – £3.25
Babbage Bytes: Falafel, vegan feta, hummus & pimento peppers sub roll – £3.00 or 2 for £5.75
InterCity Plates: Falafel, hummus, slaw & sweet chilli sauce sandwich – £4.00
The Library Café: Spicy Mexican bean roll – £2.50
Reservoir Café: Daily specials, soup of the day, bagels, wraps and more in our Vegetarian Accredited Café.
RLB Café: Daily mains plus the new Tandoori Chickpeas, Vegan Mozzarella & Jalfrezi Onions Baguette – £3.95
National Milk Day – Sunday 11 January
Our milk is locally sourced from Trewithen Dairy, a Cornish dairy known for high welfare standards and sustainability.
Looking for an alternative? We also source milk from Glebe Farm, a farm producing plant-based milk alternatives.
National Bagel Day – Thursday 15 January
Try our handmade bagels from The Container, baked by our Hospitality team and topped with poppy seeds, onion seeds, sesame seeds and sea salt.
Vegetarian and vegan bagels are also available at Reservoir Café – £3.50.
National Popcorn Day – Monday 19 January
Burts Popcorn is available as a meal deal snack in all campus cafés and is made just 5 miles from campus.
Popcorn syrup available for hot chocolates and coffees at The Container, and Portland’s Pizzeria.
Brew Monday – Monday 19 January
Buy one, get one half-price on Fairtrade and Organic Owens coffee. Treat a friend or colleague to a discounted hot drink and take time to relax this January.
National Cheese Lovers Day – Tuesday 20 January
Celebrate with some of our cheesiest favourites:
Portland’s Pizzeria: Freshly baked 10” artisan pizzas from £5.00
Loafers Deli:
Brie, bacon & red onion chutney – £4.00.
Prosciutto, mozzarella & rocket – £4.25
Firecracker cheese – £4.00
Jalapeño crunch – £4.25
The Container
Ham & cheese bagel – £3.50
Homity pie – £1.75
Mini quiche – £1.75
Reservoir Café
Vegan smoked cheese, hash brown & smoky ketchup bagel – £3.50
Across outlets
Cheesy chips – £2.80
Cheese jacket potatoes – £4.15
National Pie Day – Friday 23 January
Enjoy our handmade Devon Homity Pie, a comforting mix of cheese, leeks
and potatoes from The Container – just £1.75.
Quorn Sampling – RLB Café – Tuesday 27 January | 11:00–14:00
Visit RLB Café to sample tasty vegetarian and vegan Quorn options this Veganuary. Simply show that you’re following us on social media to enjoy free food.
No More Lids Pop-Up – Drake’s Kitchen – Tuesday 27 January | 10:00–11:30
Join us for a sustainability-focused coffee morning at Drake’s Kitchen. Meet the team behind Good Cups, learn how to use them properly, and ask questions about their sustainability credentials.
✔ Free Fairtrade coffee included.
National Chocolate Cake Day – Tuesday 27 January
Try our vegan chocolate & beetroot cake, handmade on campus and available at The Container. Explore campus cafés for more chocolate bakes and treats.
National Croissant Day – Friday 30 January
Fresh pastries are available across campus cafés.
Fairtade coffee & croissant deal (£3.00) at InterCity Plates and The Library Café
Tall Fairtrade drink & croissant (£3.25) at Loafers Deli
National Hot Chocolate Day – Wednesday 31 January
Did you know our hot chocolate is vegan when made with alternative milk? Warm up with a comforting cup across campus cafés. Eat Well. Eat Sustainably. Eat on Campus.
Follow University of Plymouth Cafés on social media and stay tuned throughout January for more food events, offers, and sustainability highlights.

Please note that food prices are displayed for students; staff and visitors are subject to VAT. 

Why choose University of Plymouth catering?
6  Locally sourced produce (Devon and Cornwall)
6  Fairtrade as standard across drinks and products
6  Variety for everyone – vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free option
6  Student savings – discounts with reusable cups and great-value meals.

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