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    Coffee with Cops: Portland's Pizzeria (scroll down for dates/details)

  • Plymouth Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club: Drake's Kitchen

  • The Human Library: The Container, Roland Levinsky Building

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Green Starts Here – sustainable campus dining in 2024

2024 has been a remarkable year for the Catering team, and we’re incredibly proud of our achievements! Not only have we renewed our 3-star rating with the Sustainable Restaurant Association, but we’ve also earned Fairtrade Accreditation as a university, receiving 2 out of 3 stars.
We’re committed to continuing our sustainable practices across campus, offering students eco-friendly food and beverage options all year round.

Sustainable food options on campus

Be even greener by choosing from our sustainable menu items! Whether ordering a Fairtrade organic coffee, opting for one of our vegan options, or indulging in a vegetarian meal, we’ve got you covered. Daily vegan specials are available at Drake’s Kitchen, John Bull Cafe and RLB Cafe. Loafers Deli serves great sandwich options, while The Container and other campus cafes offer tasty treats. Don’t miss out on Reservoir Cafe, our vegetarian and vegan cafe offering healthy and delicious meals!

Join us in celebrating sustainable eating on campus! 🌍🍴

From vegan meals and sustainable dining to eco-friendly coffee and delicious plant-based treats, Green Starts Here with us in 2025. Enjoy a variety of sustainable, Fairtrade, and locally sourced food options on campus and be part of our commitment to making your dining experience more eco-friendly.

The Great Sandwich Showdown

The winner of the Great Sandwich Showdown is The Italian Job (sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto, rocket and balsamic glaze)! This is our Sandwich of the Week at Loafers Deli, available for just £3.75 for students.
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Join us for delicious food specials, ethical initiatives and fun events across our cafe outlets!

World Fairtrade Day: Saturday 10 May
Support ethical consumption!
• Look out for highlighted Fairtrade products across all outlets.
• Fun fact: Our coffee and bananas are Fairtrade as standard! Learn more about our Fairtrade initiatives.
Mental Health Awareness Week: 12–16 May
• Relax with a calming cup of chamomile tea.
• Recharge with our healthy and refreshing salad pots available across outlets.
National Hummus Day: Tuesday 13 May
Celebrate with a hummus filled lunch!
• Reservoir Cafe: Falafel, hummus and slaw wrap
• Loafers Deli: Falafel, hummus, peppers and rocket sandwich – Sandwich of the Week!
National Chocolate Chip Day: Thursday 15 May
Sweeten your day!
• Handmade cookies at The Container
• Epic cookie dough swirls
• Classic chocolate chip cookies
National Doughnut Week: Monday 19 May – Monday 2 June
Indulge in doughnut goodness!
• Friary Mill: Iconic pink fingers in Drake's Kitchen, Babbage Bytes and the Library Cafe.
• The Toast Office: Selection of ring doughnuts – choose any four for just £6.50!
🥪 British Sandwich Week: 19–25 May
Celebrate the great British sandwich!
• Loafers Deli: Daily fresh sandwiches with vegan, vegetarian, fish and meat options.
• The Container: A fantastic range of sandwiches.
• Fun fact: Our most popular sandwich? The classic ham and cheese!
Discovery Week for University of Plymouth students – Fairtrade Focus: Tuesday 20 May
Meet two inspiring Fairtrade businesses and learn how you can make a difference!
• Students are invited to find out more on Sharepoint.
Eat More Fruit and Veg Day: Wednesday 21 May
Freshen up your day!
• Fresh salad and vegetable options are available at Drake's Kitchen, The Toast Office, the Reservoir Cafe and John Bull Cafe.
International Tea Day: Wednesday 21 May
Sip and savour ethical teas:
• Enjoy our Fairtrade clipper teas and other ethical tea partnership brands across our campus cafes.
National Burger Day: Wednesday 28 May
Burger fans rejoice!
• We have a special burger menu at Drake’s Kitchen – stay tuned for the mouth watering special!

Stay connected with the University of Plymouth Cafe team for more tasty updates, new menu items and exciting campus events!

 
 
 

Global Fairtrade Recipe Book – University of Plymouth

Calling all food lovers!

The University of Plymouth, a proud 2-star Fairtrade University, is creating the 2nd edition of our Global Recipe Book – and we need YOUR recipes!
Do you have a dish that represents your culture, a family favourite, or a go-to meal or cake? Submit your recipe for a chance to be featured online and even served as a special in our campus cafes!
Fairtrade ingredients are encouraged but not required – we're simply raising awareness of the options available.

How to take part

Submissions open: 1–30 April
What we need from you:
  • Dish name
  • Ingredients list (Fairtrade where possible)
  • Method
  • Photo (optional but encouraged)
  • Any other relevant details
Submit your recipe to catering@plymouth.ac.uk.

Why Fairtrade?

Using Fairtrade ingredients supports ethical and sustainable farming, ensuring fair wages for farmers worldwide. Consider using Fairtrade chocolate, coffee, tea, sugar, bananas, spices, and more in your recipe where possible!

Be featured on campus!

One lucky recipe will be chosen to be prepared and served in one of our cafes, based on ingredient availability and cost – giving you the chance to see your dish enjoyed by students and staff!
Let’s celebrate the diversity of our University community through food while promoting Fairtrade and sustainability. Will your recipe be the next campus favourite?

Mug shot: Snap, sip & win!

Tea lovers, this one’s for you! We're celebrating Fairtrade tea on campus and we want YOU to show off your perfect cuppa!
How to enter:
1. Grab a Fairtrade or ethical tea from campus
2. Take a photo of your tea – earn a bonus entry if it’s in a reusable cup or drink-in cup!
3. Post it to your Instagram Story and tag #BrewForChangePlymouth
4. You're in the running to win a FREE tea & cake voucher!

& 28 April – 16 May

Tag your tea-loving friends and let’s see those #BrewForChangePlymouth entries!
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Coffee with Cops

The University's Community Police Officer is running sessions when students, staff or members of the community are welcome to sit and chat with them.
Join us for a friendly coffee chat with local law enforcement. Have a coffee and chat with no pressure or agendas and get some advice with a cop from Devon & Cornwall Police. All sessions will be in Portland's Pizzeria between 12:00–14:00.
Dates: Wednesday 7 May • Wednesday 4 June
Contact catering@plymouth.ac.uk for further information.
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Plymouth Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club

The Plymouth Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club CIC organises a tasty breakfast at Drake's Kitchen (09:00–11:00) and an opportunity for all Armed Forces (serving or veterans) and their families to come along and share conversations with the community. All ages, and all services personnel and their families are welcome at this free event – no need to book.
Date: Saturday 10 May
 

The Human Library

What is it like to be born blind? How do you move on from addiction? Why do you pray five times a day?
Curiosity and questions are welcome at the Human Library, where the Books are people and reading is a conversation from which you can learn about lived experiences of stereotypes, prejudice and taboo topics. The Human Library creates a space for people to openly and respectfully discuss subjects that may feel challenging or unfamiliar, without fear of saying the 'wrong' thing.
Date: Saturday 10 May, 12:00–16:00, The Container, Roland Levinsky Building

Find out more and book your place

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Event photography and video

Please be aware that some of the University of Plymouth's public events (both online and offline) may be attended by University staff, photographers and videographers, for capturing content to be used in University online and offline marketing and promotional materials, for example webpages, brochures or leaflets. If you, or a member of your group, do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please let a member of staff know.