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It’s that time of the year again! Christmas is just around the corner and, to celebrate the start of the festive season, we are embracing the holidays across all our campus outlets.

We have a new wide range of products that will help bring a bit of magic to even the rainiest day. Whether it’s drinks, food or snacks we've got you covered!  

Seasonal drinks in the cafes

To start things off, we have introduced a wide selection of seasonal flavoured drinks, such as a coconut cardamom chai latte and a caramelised gingerbread hot chocolate, into our cafes. Don’t forget about our returnable cup scheme, not only does it help save the planet but also saves the pennies in the run up to Christmas, with your first coffee free and 20p off every coffee after that. You can enquire about this and the full range of drinks in any of our cafes.

Festive light bites and sweet treats

Want to get into the spirit of Christmas through food? Check out our Pigs in Blanket mini pizzas, packed with the full flavour of arguably the best aspect of a Christmas dinner. For our vegetarians, why not get cozy with a brie and cranberry pizza which will sure brighten up a dark, gloomy day.  

Eat Central will be also having a festive twist on some of its staple counters. Bamboo will be introducing turkey to its menu, along with Field Tray having a healthy and hearty Christmas dinner style salad from Monday 25 November. A perfect way to sample Christmas in a new way.   

Alternatively, we will be running a Christmas pop up in the Veg Bowl @ Dhaba on Wednesday 27 November. This will be bringing a festive twist to its normal poke bowl options. Build you own Christmas dinner with Miso Roast Potatoes.  

If you have a sweet tooth, you will adore our sweet treats, ranging from Christmas Muffins to Gluten Free Mince Pies. They make the perfect afternoon pick-me-up with a hot drink. Check out our cafes to see the full range of products available.

Christmas Dinners across campus

Join our Traditional Christmas Dinners between 27-28 November and 4-5 December. Come get your fill of turkey and all the trimmings on counter 2 in Eat Central. It’s a great time to sit back, relax and celebrate the completion of the autumn term.  

-          The cost is £8.50 for a Turkey Roast Dinner with all the trimmings. There will be some sweet treats available to purchase too.

As well as our Eat Central Christmas Lunches, we will be hosting a 2-course Christmas Lunch in the Conference Centre on Thursday 12 December. This lunch sitting is ideal if you’re looking for a more intimate and convivial atmosphere to celebrate the festive season.  

-          The cost will be £15.95 for a 2-course dinner with all the trimmings. It’s perfect if you’re looking to host a Christmas party. We have limited space for this one so, please email to book. There will also be a selection of festive drinks available to purchase.

If you are interested in booking either of these, please contact cateringservices@compass-group.co.uk for more information. 

Delivered hospitality

As well as having our Christmas Dinners, we are offering a Christmas selection for our delivered hospitality. This consists of a festive twist on our graze boxes and some Christmassy sandwich platers which we are sure will add a twinkle of seasonal magic to your meetings and staff parties. The full range can be viewed and booked via the Sussex Uni Food Hub page.  

Movie night in Eat Central

Lastly, Eat Central will be holding a Christmas Movie Night on Monday 25 November, screening a fan favourite: Home Alone. This starts at 6pm with your first popcorn box free! Why not pop along and join us, get cozy with your best Christmas jumpers, have incredible food, and a night you simply won’t want to miss?

From all of us here at Sussex Uni Food, we wish you all the best over the festive season and look forward to seeing everyone in the New Year!

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