Suffolk New College proudly presents our modern and vibrant restaurant hosted by our incredibly talented students. Offering a unique dining experience that you won’t receive anywhere else in town through affordable, high-quality food and outstanding service.
From Michelin star guest chef extravaganzas to themed evening events or just a quiet lunch to catch up with a friend, this is the place for you!
We are open during term time only.
Lunch
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday | 12:00 – 2:30pm (last sitting 1:15pm)
Dinner
Wednesday | 5:30pm – 9:00pm (last sitting 7:15pm)
A mixture of Taster menus, Themed Evenings, Guest Chefs and À la Carte menus. Please see dates for our themed and Guest Chef evenings.
Thursday | 5:30pm – 9:00pm (last sitting 7:15pm)
À la Carte menu
Private Bookings
Please contact us for more information and to book your event.
Follow our Chefs’ Whites Instagram page for a glimpse into the fine dining experience our student run restaurant offers. From our professional standard kitchens to the beautifully crafted dishes served to guests, you’ll see the skill, creativity and attention to detail that define every service.
Have a look at our range of menus below.
You can use our online booking system, call 01473 382500 or email chefswhites@suffolk.ac.uk to make a reservation.
For large group bookings of 6 or more, you may be asked to complete a pre-order form along with pre-payment.
Restaurant parking is available at Rope Walk and Grimwade Street. You can park there free of charge as a restaurant guest if there are spaces in the College’s car parks. Any Chefs’ Whites guests who park in the College car parks before 6pm must register their car details with our main reception upon arrival. (We ask that you do not park at the University of Suffolk car park as this is not associated with SNC, and you may incur a fine).
We appreciate receiving any feedback or comments and welcome you to share your experience by leaving a review on TripAdvisor here.
This is a modern, vibrant, inspiring learning environment developing the Catering & Hospitality professionals of the future. We aim to deliver a unique dining experience hosted by our students.
This is a modern, vibrant, inspiring learning environment developing the Catering & Hospitality professionals of the future. It is our aim to deliver a unique dining experience hosted by our students.
Suffolk New College students won a top award at the annual restaurant team of the year competition held in Sheffield.
Two Suffolk based cooking sensations have got jobs as chefs with Tom Kerridge.
SCCA Restaurant Teams compete for the judges seal of approval at the annual Rotary Club Competition in Chefs' Whites Restaurant.
