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Rutherford Dining Hall

Rutherford Dining Hall is in Rutherford College on the University of Kent's Canterbury campus.

Rutherford Dining Hall offers traditional, home-cooked food for budget-friendly prices. If you want choice, great value for money and hearty portions, Rutherford Dining Hall is the place for you! The menu changes daily, alongside a wok bar, giving you plenty of options for healthy and nutritious meals.

Their menu is customisable and caters to vegan, vegetarian, Halal and gluten-free diets, and our serving staff are on hand to make your dining experience as easy as possible. The daily wok bar is full to the brim with tasty veggies and filling protein, and you can choose exactly what goes in your meal. 

Watch as a chef makes your dish in front of your eyes in our theatre kitchen at the back of the servery, and grab a wok bar loyalty card while you’re there!  

The choices keep coming as we are excited to present our brand new grab & go range. Whether you are looking to explore world flavours, indulge in comfort foods, or snack on fresh vegetarian & vegan offers, you will not be disappointed. Just swing by and grab one of these delicious homemade snacks, meals & treats to takeaway and eat at your convenience.

£3 Hot Meal Deal

Our popular £3 Meal Deal returns to Rutherford Dining Hall from Saturday 16 September 2023

Available Monday to Sunday: 

  • Lunch 12.00 – 14.00 
  • Dinner 17.00 – 21.00 

Choose from a freshly prepared plant-based or meat option with salad/vegetable sides. 

We also have a £3 sandwich Meal Deal running from 16 September – a great Grab & Go offer for in between lectures.

A great meal at a great price.  

Roast dinner from Rutherford Dining Hall

Spring Vacation Opening Hours 

Monday - Friday 12:00 - 14:00

Saturday & Sunday Closed

Rutherford Dining Hall is also open on the following days:

  • Saturday 30 April 12:00 - 14:00
  • Saturday 4 May 09:00 - 21:00
  • Sunday 5 May 09:00 - 21:00


Contact us

Telephone: +44 (0)1227 823500  

Rutherford Dining Hall Menu

Please be aware that during the Spring vacation, the weekly menu will not be published online.

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