Open House: Where curiosity begins. 25 April

Food and drink at Open House

25 Apr 2026 10:00
25 Apr 2026
10:00
  • 25 Apr 2026
    10:00
    Schwarzman Centre, Oxford
    Multiple Spaces
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At Open House, we’re showcasing the full flavour of the Schwarzman Centre. Everything is freshly prepared in the building by our in-house chefs, combining locally sourced quality ingredients with global inspiration. From breakfast rolls and barista coffee, hot lunches and family-friendly options to evening dining, our food is generous, accessible and welcoming to all.

Our kitchen will be open from breakfast through to dinner, with dishes that feel both familiar and distinctive. Good food, like good ideas, brings people together - all under one roof at the Schwarzman Centre.

Visit our café, coffee bar and foyer bar for a range of options throughout the day.

 

Opening Times

 

Café 10:00 to 15:00

Evening dining 17:30 to 20:00 (pre-booking required, last sitting 18:45)

Coffee Bar 10:00 to 16:30

Foyer Bar 10:00 to 22:00

 

Surprise pop-ups throughout the day

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Our menus change daily. Here's what's on offer for Open House on Saturday 25 April 2026:

Want something quick? Grab something simple:

  • Bacon roll
  • Coffee and cake
  • Freshly made sandwiches
  • Salad box
  • Loaded fries
  • Waste Knot soup with bread
  • Jacket potatoes with a range of fillings
  • Children's lunchbox

Hot lunches £7.95

  • Chicken Milanese, lemon mayo, roasted rosemary potatoes, spiced Moroccan grains and dates
  • Stir fried Thai beef, ginger crispy shredded cabbage, lemon garlic and olive oil, coconut jasmine rice
  • Korma egg vegetable curry, potato and peas (v) / (vg adaptable)

All available in half-size portions for children / smaller appetites for £4.95.

Children's meals £4.95

  • Grilled sausages, mashed potato, gravy
  • Creamy sauce meatball pasta, Caesar salad
  • Macaroni cheese, garlic broccoli (v)
  • or choose a half portion of a lunchtime meal

Evening dining £25

2 courses (pre-booking required)

Starters
Roasted tomato and red pepper soup, basil oil, warm focaccia (vg) [198kcal]
Smoked chicken Caesar salad, baby gem, parmesan, anchovy dressing, sourdough crumb [245kcal]
Heritage beetroot, whipped feta, candied walnuts, orange, herbs (v) [201kcal]
 
Mains
Minute steak, fries, peppercorn sauce, watercress [450kcal]
Pan-roasted Chalk Stream trout, crushed new potatoes, samphire, lemon butter [552kcal]
Roasted cauliflower steak, chickpea purée, salsa verde (v) (vg adaptable) [256kcal]

Desserts
Crême fraiche and white chocolate cheesecake, apricot, crumble [320kcal]
Coffee pannacotta, salted caramel, torched clementine [290kcal]

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Allergens: Please advise us of any allergens or dietary requirements at the time of booking so we can discuss necessary dish adaptations with you in advance. While we can prepare dishes using non-gluten-containing ingredients, gluten is present in our kitchen, and we cannot guarantee that cross-contact will not occur.

 

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From morning coffee to evening dining - experience the full flavour of the Schwarzman Centre.

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