Upcoming Formal Dinners and Events
Michaelmas Term 2025
| Week | Date | Event |
| 0 | 06/10/2025 | Undergraduate Freshers Dinner (Invite Only) ✔️ |
| 0 | 08/10/2025 | Graduate Freshers Dinner (Invite Only) ✔️ |
| 1 | 12/10/2025 | Sunday Formal ✔️ |
| 1 | 15/10/2025 | Wednesday Special Guest Night ✔️ |
| 2 | 19/10/2025 | Diwali ✔️ |
| 2 | 22/10/2025 | Wednesday Formal ✔️ |
| 3 | 26/10/2025 | Sunday Formal ✔️ |
| 3 | 29/10/2025 | Wednesday Formal ✔️ |
| 4 | 02/11/2025 | Sunday Formal ✔️ |
| 4 | 05/11/2025 | Wednesday Formal |
| 5 | 09/11/2025 | Sunday Formal |
| 5 | 12/11/2025 | Wednesday Formal Hall |
| 5 | 14/11/2025 | Scholars Dinner (Invite Only) |
| 5 | 15/11/2025 | Lyell Dinner (Invite Only) |
| 6 | 16/11/2025 | Sunday Formal |
| 6 | 19/11/2025 | Wednesday Special Guest Night |
| 6 | 22/11/2025 | Football Dinner (Invite Only) |
| 7 | 23/11/2025 | Sunday Special Guest Night |
| 7 | 26/11/2025 | Wednesday Formal Hall |
| 7 | 27/11/2025 | Thanksgiving Formal |
| 8 | 30/11/2025 | Christmas Dinner (open to all) |
| 8 | 03/11/2025 | MCR Christmas Dinner |
| 8 | 05/12/2025 | JCR Christmas Dinner |
Menus
Wednesday Formal – Wednesday 5th November 2025
STARTER
Aubergine and Beetroot Moutabal, Crispy Lebanese Sumak Bread, Roasted Sesame and Mint Leaves (V)
MAIN
Pan Seared Seabass, Heirloom Tomato and Caper Basil Sauce, Herby Pearl Cous Cous and Viola Edible Flowers, Crispy Onion
OR
Butternut Squash with Baby Spinach, Chickpeas, Fresh Coconut, Feta Cheese, Viola Edible Flowers, Crispy Onion (V)
DESSERT
Spiced Parsnip Cake, Chia Baked Pears, Pecan Brittle
Sunday Formal – Sunday 9th November 2025
STARTER
Roast Pumpkin, Dolce Gorgonzola, Radicchio, Chestnut, Crispy Sage, Hazelnut & Balsamic Chilli Dressing (V)
MAIN
Hake, Slow cooked Fennel, Monk’s Beard, Micro Leaves, Jerusalem Artichoke Crisps, Black Olives, Orange & Caper Dressing
OR
Blue Cheese, Beetroot and Pear Filo Tartlets (V)
DESSERT
Fig Gratin, Honey, Mascarpone, Almonds & Amaretti Biscuits
Wednesday Formal – Wednesday 12th November 2025
STARTER
Celeriac Soup with Truffle and Hazelnut Crumble (V)
MAIN
Coffee Loin of Venison, Parsnip Mash, Chilli Baby Carrot, Thyme Jus, Crispy Kale
OR
Wild Mushroom and Beetroot Wellington (V)
DESSERT
Earl Grey Panna Cotta, Chestnut Cream, Citrus Gel, Fig
Booking
You must sign on for formal hall meals online at upay.co.uk. You will be issued a receipt for the booking you have made.
Booking in time
- Wednesday: sign on by 1.30pm the day before
- Sunday: sign on by 1.30pm on the Friday before
- All other events as per Upay
Please note, events open for registration a week prior to the event date, at 12:00 noon.
These timings are set and no late bookings will be taken.
The cost of your meal will be deducted immediately from your account. The system will not allow you to sign on for meals if you do not have enough cash on your card.
You will be able to sign up for all Formal Dinners in Hall up to one week in advance. Formal meals such as Boat Club or Rugby Club Dinner will also be available for booking on this screen.
Cancelling a booking
If you have signed on for a dinner which you will not be able to attend you must cancel your ticket(s) in your Upay account before the published booking closure time. No refunds will be given for late cancellations.
