The Chefs' Academy and Bistro

Experience fine dining with us

At The Chefs' Academy and Bistro we are as passionate about food as you are. We source fresh, high-quality, seasonal produce to create our culinary delights ensuring you have a fantastic dining experience. We are one of the only colleges in the UK to hold a AA College rosette. Our on-campus restaurant also offers gives our hospitality students the opportunity to hone their skills in a professional real-working environment.

Sample Dinner Menu

Sorry, we're closed

Please note that The Chefs' Academy is temporarily closed to the public while we follow national restrictions in place since Monday 4 January 2021.

We hope to welcome guest bookings again very soon.

Our Services

As well as our in-restaurant dining experience, we also offer a corporate hospitality service. You can find out more about what we can offer you below.

Opening Times

Lunch

Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 12 noon - 2.00pm

Bookings from 12 noon - 1.30pm

Dinner

Wednesday and Thursday: 5.30pm - 9.00pm

Bookings from 5.00pm - 7.30pm.

Dining Events

We regularly hold themed events such as Steak Nights and our Supper Club at The Chefs' Academy where you can enjoy a fine dining experience in a relaxed setting.

We also host guest chefs from across the region who create specialist menus for you to sample with our 'An Evening With...series'. Previous chefs have been from Six BALTIC and House of Tides. These events are popular so it is recommended you book early to avoid disappointment.

Please check back regularly for full details of our upcoming events and to book your place.

Hire Us

The Chefs' Academy is available for hire for breakfast meetings, seminars, an exclusive lunch or private dinner. We can arrange our versatile space into a number of flexible seating arrangements to suit your requirements and we can also provide WiFi connectivity and a full range of AV equipment.

We also provide a catering service, bringing you the finest cuisine at competitive prices. Available for events, buffets, markets and private functions.

To discuss how we can meet your needs call Dave Simpson on 0191 200 4644.