Rutherford Dining Hall at the University of Kent

Students enjoying dinning at Rutherford

Rutherford Dining Hall

Based in Rutherford College on the Canterbury campus, we offer hearty, home-cooked meals at wallet-friendly prices from our classic servery. Home of the £3.50 Savour Range Meal, supporting the cost of living.

Christmas lunch 2025

Our delicious Christmas lunch is back in Rutherford Dining Hall from 1 - 16 December 2025 (excluding 4 & 5 December)

For just £11.95 per person, enjoy a two-course lunch packed with options for every taste, and get extra festive cheer with a Christmas cracker and mince pie included too!

We're taking bookings now - check out our menu and book your table with us below. 

About us

Rutherford Dining Hall
Looking for great food at student-friendly prices? Rutherford Dining Hall is the place for you. Serving traditional, home-cooked meals with hearty portions and plenty of choice, it’s the perfect spot to refuel and relax. Our menu changes daily, so there’s always something new, nutritious, and delicious to enjoy.

Start your morning with a classic cooked breakfast, customise your plate with 5 or 7 items, or keep it lighter with a freshly made breakfast sandwich.

At lunch and dinner time, mix it up with our global street-food inspired offers:

  • Veg Bowl – Build your own fresh noodle or poke bowl, light and customisable.
  • Baba Thali – Authentic Indian flavours where you can create your own bowl or wrap.
  • Mexican Burritos – Packed with flavour and fully customisable.

If you’re after something quick, our Grab & Go range has you covered with sandwich meal deals, pasta pots, overnight oats, salads, fruit, snacks, and sweet treats.

At Rutherford, there’s always something tasty, affordable, and satisfying waiting for you.

The Savour Range – Budget-Friendly Meals at Rutherford

At Rutherford Dining Hall, you’ll find our Savour Range, tasty, filling meals designed to support the cost of living without compromising on quality.

Every day we offer two freshly prepared dishes for you to choose from. Start with a great-value base meal for just £3.50, then customise it your way with extra protein, vegetables, or sides to suit your appetite.

The Savour Range is available daily:

  • Breakfast: 08:00 – 10:00
  • Lunch: 12:00 – 14:00
  • Dinner: 17:00 – 21:00

Delicious, affordable, and customisable – it’s food that fits both your budget and your day.

Staff chatting and eating lunch together in Rutherford Dining Hall.

Contact Us

Email: kentunifood@compass-group.co.uk

Address: Rutherford Dining Hall, Rutherford College, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NX

Opening Times:

Monday – Sunday

  • Grab & Go: 09:00 - 21:00
  • Breakfast: 08:00 - 10:00
  • Lunch: 12:00 - 14:00
  • Dinner: 17:00 - 21:00

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