Food and drink at Goodenough College
Goodenough College offers a full catering service every day of the year.
What we offer
Our caterer Baxter Storey specialises in providing freshly prepared, nutritious food, using local and seasonal products, and takes pride in offering great hospitality.
To encourage College Members to eat together the College provides substantial, high quality meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner at heavily subsidised prices. We are confident that you will want to eat regularly at the College’s catering facilities in The Great Hall and Freddie’s Café/Bar.
Hospitality and conviviality are key elements of the College experience and each term the College holds a variety of dining events where every Member is invited to dine for free. If you prefer to cook your own meals there are kitchen facilities available.
Meal times
Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
| Great Hall | Freddie’s | Great Hall |
| Monday – Friday | Monday – Friday | Monday – Friday |
| 07.30 – 10.15 | 12.00 – 14.30 | 18.00 – 21.00 |
| Great Hall | Great Hall (Brunch) | Great Hall |
| Saturday – Sunday | Saturday – Sunday | Saturday – Sunday |
| 08.00 – 12.00 | 12.00 – 14.00 | 18.00 – 20.00 |
NB: Our breakfast and dinner service is moved from the Great Hall to Freddie’s when special events are taking place.
Breakfast
Breakfast in the Great Hall offers the perfect start to your day, with a variety of continental and cooked options to satisfy every appetite. Whether you’re in the mood for a light bite or a hearty morning meal, there’s something to enjoy. On weekends, the breakfast experience is elevated with an extended brunch, featuring delicious breakfast specials that add a little extra indulgence to your weekend routine. It's a great way to fuel up and start the day right.
Lunch
Freddie’s is the go-to spot at the College for a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. By day it's a coffee shop where you can unwind with a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea. At lunchtime treat yourself to a delicious selection of meals, including the famous Freddie’s Tossed & Toasted, tasty pizza, hearty jacket potatoes, and comforting soup. For a quick pick-me-up there are hot drinks, cold beverages, snacks, and grab-and-go sandwiches available throughout the day. As the evening sets in, Freddie’s transforms into a bar, perfect for socialising with friends or winding down after a busy day. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a relaxed evening, Freddie’s has something for everyone.
Dinner
Dinner at the College is a truly special experience, held most evenings in the stunning Great Hall. Members can enjoy a three-course meal featuring a variety of delicious options, including signature and classic main dishes, jacket potatoes with tasty fillings, comforting soups, fresh salads, and delightful desserts to round off the evening. Additionally, the College hosts regular Dining-In Nights where Members can indulge in a themed meal, thoughtfully prepared and offered free of charge. Whether it's a casual dinner or a themed celebration, dining in the Great Hall is always a memorable occasion.
Value for money
Freddie's Café & Bar
Self catering at Goodenough
All Members have access to self-catered facilities should they wish to cook for themselves.
All flats and studios include a kitchen equipped with cutlery, crockery and pots and pans and all single study-bedrooms have a full-sized fridge. There are also pantries with sinks and microwaves, and there are larger kitchens (known as butteries) which offer toasters, microwaves, ovens, hobs, sinks and seating areas where Members can cook and gather with friends to eat. Members can also have a locker within the buttery.
The College is within walking distance of several supermarkets and convenience stores. There is a large Waitrose and Sainsbury’s in the nearby Brunswick Centre and Tesco Express by Russell Square Underground Station, all just five-minutes walk away.
Dining events
Each term the College holds dining events to give everyone the opportunity to experience dining in the historic Great Hall. It’s a chance to bring together old friends, and meet new ones, whilst enjoying a delicious dinner.
Dining-In Nights are fun, free informal evenings, often themed to tie in with Cultural Weeks. Our chefs design a topical menu for Members to enjoy, the Great Hall is often decorated and entertainment provided.
Each year the College hosts five Faculty Dinners, which bring together Members according to the discipline they study: Medical and Natural Sciences; Arts and Humanities; Economics and Business; Political and Social Sciences; or Law. Each drinks reception and black-tie dinner gives Members the opportunity to dine free with leading academics, MPs, representatives from the City of London and key industry leaders and hear from prestigious speakers, with expertise relevant to the field of study.
