Catering at the University of Kent

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Food & Drink at Kent

Spring Vacation Opening Times

Spring is here! Please note our slightly adjusted outlet opening hours during the Spring Vacation period, from Saturday 21 March to Sunday 12 April 2026. Click the button below to view the times.  

In the meantime, look out in Keynes Café and Kitchen and Sibson Café for some delicious new spring drinks, including the Iced Brown Sugar Oat Shaken Espresso and Iced White Mocha Oat Shaken Espresso (Sibson Café), and the Sweet Ube Hot Chocolate (Keynes Café and Kitchen). Enjoy!

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Too Good to Go

We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with Too Good To Go, a surplus food rescue platform that helps redistribute unsold food and reduce food waste across the Canterbury campus.

Through this partnership, perfectly good food that would otherwise go to waste at the end of the day will be made available to students and staff at a reduced price, supporting both affordability and sustainability.

From 16 February 2026, Surprise Bags will be available at:

Availability is limited each day, so we recommend keeping an eye on the app to avoid missing out.

For allergen information, please scan the QR code at the till or refer to our allergen information online.  

Did we make you smile?

Loved your drink? Enjoyed lunch with friends? Or maybe you’ve got ideas to make campus dining even better? We want to hear from you!

The 'Did We Make You Smile?' platform is the easiest way to share your thoughts.

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Your new Catering app!

Time2Eat

Enjoy ordering your favourite food and drinks to your table as well as take advantage of exclusive discounts, rewards and hot beverage stamp cards.

Spend less time cooking and more time studying

Meal Plans

Our meal plans are available to all Kent students. Options include annual, termly, and mini flex meal plans, each with unique benefits and savings.  

A couple of students enjoying a meal together at Dolche Vita.

Medway Campus Outlets

Looking for food and drink on the Medway campus? There’s plenty to choose from – and just a short 5–10 minute walk away, the Dockside Outlet Centre has even more cafés and restaurants to explore.

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