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24/05/2026
The energy in the kitchen when you hit the mid-term mark! 🔥
Tonight’s Formal Hall menu is keeping the standard high for over 100 students.
Scroll to see what the team put out! 👉
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Foodie ScratchCooking ChefCommunity
23/05/2026
An incredible evening at the MCR Guest Night, where we had the absolute pleasure of serving a bespoke 4-course menu for our brilliant students.
Occasions like this are a fantastic reminder of why we do what we do, and I could not be prouder of how our kitchen and front-of-house teams executed the service perfectly from start to finish.
On the menu tonight:
To Begin: Fresh homemade ham hock terrine served with vibrant piccalilli vegetables and a smooth piccalilli aioli.
The Main: Pan-fried, lemon-crusted halibut resting on a bed of crushed spring green potatoes.
To Finish: A crowd favorite that never fails to disappoint—our classic, decadent sticky toffee pudding paired with rich ice cream. 😍
A massive thank you to the entire team for their relentless dedication, creativity, and teamwork to bring this menu to life. Your hard work behind the scenes is what makes these nights a triumph.
And to our students—thank you for joining us and making the atmosphere so memorable.
MenuDesign
13/05/2026
A night of culinary connection at the Satellite Kitchen. ✨
The St John’s Main Kitchen team was out in full force for the first of many "Subject Dinners." This 3-course experience was led by our new Chef de Partie, Ryan, who did a fantastic job delivering a menu worthy of the occasion.
There is nothing we love more than treating our Fellows and their students to a bespoke meal. Great work, Ryan! 🍽️
12/05/2026
Service is live at St John’s College! 🍽️✨
Over 100 guests treated to:
✨ Crispy Quail Egg | Rapeseed Aioli
✨ Pan-fried Duck | Star Anise Carrot Purée | Red Wine Jus
✨ Pear & Almond Tart | Macerated Raspberries
Excellence in every bite. Proud of the squad today. 🙌
10/05/2026
Another incredible Formal Hall in the books for our amazing St John’s students! 🦢✨
A huge shoutout to the main kitchen team—they are absolutely crushing it right now. The plating was next-level, proving that you don’t need a massive budget to create a masterpiece.
Tonight’s win? Our most affordable 3-course menu is not without compromising an ounce of quality.
High-end dining, student-friendly prices. 🍽️🙌
Great job, everyone!
French onion soup with parmasan crute
Pork belly tart with apple sauce, sage carrot puree wild garlic oil.
Lemon Posset 🍋
StudentDining
🍳 The Best-Kept Secret in Oxford?
Is St John’s College home to the ultimate Oxford brunch? 🏆 Some say it’s the best in the entire university—we’ll let you be the judge of that.
Ask any student, and they’ll tell you: this is the meal of the week. It’s the perfect combo of insanely cheap and seriously filling. Whether you’re fueling up for a library session or recovering from a formal, this plate never misses.
Why it hits differently:
Student Approved: Rated 10/10 by the people who know best.
Budget Friendly: Your bank account will thank you.
The Vibe: Dining in one of the most stunning halls in the city.
Is this the #1 brunch spot in Oxford? Let us know in the comments! 👇
OxfordEats HiddenGem UniversityOfOxford BrunchGoals
08/05/2026
🏆 Night of Champions at St John’s
Another incredible Annual Sports Dinner in the books! 🥂✨
There’s nothing quite like the energy of the St John’s athletic community. Between the relentless appetite for great food and the even greater enthusiasm for the bar, the atmosphere was unmatched.
A massive thank you to everyone for the energy—and an even bigger thank you for that ovation at the end! It truly made the night. 👏🔥
StudentAthletes GownsAndGoals
05/05/2026
The main kitchen team is back in full swing at St. John’s, and the energy is unmatched! We’re kicking off the term with a spectacular three-course menu designed specifically for our incredible students.
From the first prep of the morning to the final plate of the night, our team is working in perfect harmony to bring you the very best of college dining.
It’s good to be back. See you in the Hall! 🏰👋
FineDining StudentLife OxfordEats
22/04/2026
We made the shortlist! 🥂
I am incredibly proud to announce that the Main Kitchen team at St John's College, Oxford, has been named a finalist for the Allergy Management category at this year’s UDINE Awards!
This recognition belongs entirely to the team. Behind every plate we serve is a group of people who work with relentless energy, precision, and passion. Seeing that hard work recognized on a national stage is incredibly rewarding for all of us.
Hospitality in a collegiate environment comes with unique challenges, but this team meets them every day with a smile and a commitment to excellence.
Now, we look forward to the finals!
Regardless of the outcome, I couldn’t ask for a better crew to stand alongside in the kitchen. 👨🍳👩🍳
TeamWork
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