Located in our Colchester campus, The Centre for Hospitality and Food Studies offers guests the opportunity to dine in either of our two restaurants – the Balkerne Restaurant and the Colne Bistro. Every customer that walks through our doors is directly contributing towards the success of the next generation of hospitality staff – both chefs and front of house.
Award Winning Restaurants
Officially opened by its patron, Gary Rhodes, in October 2002, our multi-million pound purpose-built Centre for Hospitality and Food Studies provides excellent facilities and training for hospitality students and aims to give them a realistic sense of what it is like to work in the hospitality industry.
The Balkerne Restaurant
Opening Times
Wednesday to Friday Lunch
12.00pm – 12.45pm
Last order at 1.00pm and restaurant closes at 2.30pm
Wednesday Dinner
7.00pm – 7.45pm
Last order at 8.00pm and restaurant closes at 10.30pm
Please note: All restaurant opening times and prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Prices
Wednesday and Thursday lunch
3 courses inc. coffee – £15.00 per person
Wednesday Fine Dining
Amuse bouche, 3 courses, exc. coffee and petit fours – £22.50 per person
Friday Lunch
2 course Carvery lunch. Roast of the day carved in the restaurant followed by dessert. Carvery service of seasonal vegetables. Fish and vegetarian main course also available. – £12.00 per person
Booking for this restaurant is essential in order to avoid disappointment.
Sample Menus
Group / Private Bookings
If you require exclusive use of the Balkerne Restaurant, please contact the Events Manager to arrange. A maximum of 50 guests can be accepted in the restaurant. A surcharge will apply for parties with less than 35 guests.
Deposits
Bookings of six or more guests in the Balkerne Restaurant require a deposit of £5.00 per person. Deposits are required to guarantee your booking, which in turn guarantees assessment opportunities and qualifications for our learners.
Deposits can be paid by cash, cheque or credit/debit card at the CH&FS Reception or at the Online Store. (Please make cheques payable to Colchester Institute, and send to the Balkerne Restaurant, Colchester Institute, Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3LL.)
In the event of a full or partial cancellation, the deposit is non-refundable.
Pay DepositDietary Requirements
Vegetarian and gluten friendly alternatives are included in our menus. With prior notice, we will endeavour to produce dishes for other dietary requests.
Contact Us
balkerne.restaurant@colchester.ac.uk
(01206) 712452
The Colne Bistro
Please note: Restaurant opening times and prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Tuesday to Thursday Lunch
2 courses for £8.50
Starter & Main or Main & Dessert
3 courses for £10.50
Starter, Main & Dessert
Reservations are recommended but not essential. Tables may be available for walk-in customers.
Opening Times
Wednesday to Friday – 12pm to 1pm
Group / Private Bookings
If you require exclusive use of the Colne Bistro, please contact the Events Manager to discuss your requirements.
Conference / Meeting Facilities
We have the facilities to offer a meeting room for 35 people. Please contact the Events Manager for further information.
Deposits
Bookings of six or more guests in the Colne Bistro require a deposit of £5.00 per person. Deposits are required to guarantee your booking, which in turn guarantees assessment opportunities and qualifications for our learners.
Deposits can be paid by cash, cheque or credit/debit card at the CH&FS Reception or at the Online Store. (Please make cheques payable to Colchester Institute, and send to the Colne Bistro, Colchester Institute, Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3LL.)
In the event of a full or partial cancellation, the deposit is non-refundable.
Dietary Requirements
Vegetarian and gluten friendly alternatives are included in our menus.
With prior notice, we will endeavour to produce dishes for other dietary requirements.
Contact Us
colne.bistro@colchester.ac.uk
(01206) 712452
