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Food and Drink at Bishop Burton College

At Bishop Burton College, our on-campus eateries offer a wide range of fresh, affordable meals throughout the day — from hearty breakfasts to hot evening meals and light bites.

Fresh, local and affordable — everything you need to stay fuelled throughout the day on campus.

At Bishop Burton College, our on-campus eateries offer a wide range of fresh, affordable meals throughout the day — from hearty breakfasts to hot evening meals and light bites.

We offer a range of on-campus eateries providing fresh, affordable food throughout the day — from hearty breakfasts and homecooked meals to light bites and grab-and-go options, all made using locally sourced ingredients.

Food on Campus – Quick Overview

Three on-site eateries offering breakfast, lunch and light bites
Fresh, locally sourced ingredients used across all outlets
Free beans on toast for breakfast, and soup for lunch and dinner
Hot meals, snacks, drinks and grab-and-go options
Options to suit all tastes, from classic meals to lighter choices

Supporting Local and British Produce

We’re proud to support local suppliers and British farmers through the food we serve on campus.

All sausages and sausage meat are sourced from British farmers
All fresh free-range eggs come from Elliott Eggs in Driffield
Fresh fruit and vegetables are sourced from Rafters of Driffield

By eating breakfast, lunch or dinner on campus, you’re helping to support local businesses and British agriculture.

Our Campus Eateries

Bishop’s Table

Restaurant-style dining | Lunch and evening meals

Bishop’s Table is a cosy, restaurant-style space serving freshly prepared, homecooked meals.

Enjoy a wide variety of dishes, including:

British classics such as fish and chips and cottage pie
Global dishes including noodles and chicken tikka masala
Freshly prepared daily specials

Students can also enjoy free soup, offering a warm and affordable option throughout the day.

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Food at Bishops Table at Bishop Burton College

Meadows

Casual dining | Breakfast, hot food and snacks

Located in the heart of campus, Meadows offers quick, familiar favourites and hearty meals.

Menu highlights include:

Full English breakfast
Chicken nuggets, chips and classic comfort food
Hot and cold snacks throughout the day

Free options available, including beans on toast for students and staff.

Hot food at Meadows cafe at Bishop Burton College

Fresh fruit at Meadows cafe at Bishop Burton College

Food at Meadows cafe at Bishop Burton College

Ostlers

Light bites | Drinks, snacks and grab-and-go

Ostlers is perfect for lighter meals, quick lunches and refreshments between classes.

You’ll find:

Sandwiches and jacket potatoes
Sweet treats, chocolate, cake and snacks
Tea, coffee and cold drinks

Chalkboards at Ostlers cafe at Bishop Burton College

Sweet and savoury food at Ostlers cafe at Bishop Burton College

Easter time at Ostlers cafe at Bishop Burton College

Special dietary requirements

Our Executive Chef works hard to offer a wide range of food across the campus to suit everyone, including delicious vegan options and gluten-free alternatives!

If you have a query or special request, please get in touch with our Student Recruitment team - we’ll do our best to cater for you.

A sustainable approach

Our catering team are constantly working to improve their approach to ensure they are as sustainable as possible. This includes:

Using local suppliers wherever possible to reduce the miles our ingredients travel and to support the local economy
Selling pre-packed sandwiches that are packaged using plastic free eco packaging
Recycling all of our waste oil
Streamlining our supply chain to reduce the number of deliveries
Providing cutlery and crockery wherever possible to reduce waste

Paying for food and drink

Our catering outlets are cashless, but you're welcome to pay by credit or debit card. We also accept contactless payment if you'd prefer to pay with your phone or watch.

In addition to this, you can choose to pay with your student ID card. Just top up your ID card with money by paying through our online shop or by visiting our Finance Office in the Main Building.

Explore our cafes

You'll be able to pop into our cafes during our Open Events, but in the meantime, get a flavour for our eating outlets by taking a 360° tour of Bishop's Table, which is open to college-level and University Centre students.

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