FAQs

We do not permit external catering. Catering is provided through Gather & Gather who have responsibility for all Health and Safety aspects of catering, this includes due diligence of the supply chain and all aspects of food safety on site. Gather & Gather are committed to a high degree of ethical standards and ensure that catering meets the University’s sustainability agenda.

Yes, our catering team can provide menus for attendees with dietary requirements and provide suitable alternatives where appropriate. As standard, we can provide gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and halal options.

There are a variety of catering outlets across the campus to choose from. 

• Avo Café – located on the ground floor of the Abercrombie Building and serving local Jericho Coffee
• Café Central – offers a wide range of hot and cold snacks from sandwiches, sausage rolls, chips, and sweet and savoury pastries.
• Clerici Café - an informal selection of pastries, homemade muffins, freshly made sandwiches, and baguettes.
• The Deli – gourmet homemade sandwiches, seasonal soups, salads, and artisan bread, including a range of hot sandwiches filled with hand-carved local meats.
• Taylors Yard – formal dining experience and waiter service; with guest chefs and cuisines.
• The Terrace - our spectacular restaurant set overlooking the Cheney playing fields, serving hot meals, freshly made pizza and soup, and a variety of seasonal salads
• Co-op – supermarket selling a range of groceries and freshly baked products.

Catering outlet opening times and menus can be found on the Food at Brookes website

Yes, we cater for occasions and private celebrations in the Terrace (maximum capacity of 300) and Taylors Yard (maximum capacity of 80).

Oxford Brookes University campuses are generally accessible to wheelchair users, and we are constantly working to improve accessibility. If you have mobility difficulties, you can request an individual tour which will highlight the most accessible routes for you. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact us.

All sites have parking spaces for holders of a Blue Badge.

Hearing loop facilities are offered in many of our lecture theatres.

Accessible toilets are available throughout the Campus.

We have accessible bedrooms on request. We do our best to accommodate all access needs. If you are attending an event and need the university to help with any access or dietary requirements you may have, please contact us.

Yes, standard AV facilities are included in the venue hire fee. Lecture theatres, meeting rooms, and classrooms are equipped with a desktop PC, screen, and projector. Lecture theatres are equipped with audio facilities. Non-standard AV equipment such as portable PA systems, laser pointers, etc is subject to additional charges and availability.

We are able to offer support for events subject to additional charges and availability.