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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.

£3.50 Hot Meal Deal

We’re excited to announce that the Cost of Living Meal Deal will be back at Rutherford Dining Hall from Saturday 14 September 2024! The price is now £3.50, but it’s still a great deal for a filling meal.

With the Meal Deal, you’ll get a hot main dish and two sides. Each day, there will be two choices, including at least one plant-based option. We also offer vegetarian, vegan, and Halal meat options whenever possible, so there's something for everyone.

£4.20 for non-students (VAT is added to purchases made by non-student customers).  

Roast dinner from Rutherford Dining Hall

Term Time Opening Hours

Monday - Friday:

- Grab & Go: 08.30 - 21.00

- Lunch: 12.00 - 14.00

- Dinner: 17.00 - 21.00

- Wok Bar: 12.00 - 21.00

Saturday - Sunday:

- Grab & Go: 09.30 - 21.00

- Lunch: 12.00 - 14.00

- Dinner: 17.00 - 21.00

- Wok Bar: 15.30 - 21.00


Winter Break 2024 Opening Times

Here’s when our bars, cafés, and restaurants are open over the winter break (14 December – 12 January). Plan your visits and enjoy the festive season!

Winter Break Timetable


Contact us

Telephone: +44 (0)1227 823500  

Rutherford Dining Hall Menu

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