Getting together over lunch is one of the main ways our full-time students socialise, and this is true for our summer programme students too. You are sure to make new friendships in conversations with your group over the delicious meals our chefs prepare each day. As summer groups eat at the same time, you will also have a chance to meet students from other universities from across the globe.

All summer groups eat their meals at Hertford College’s dining hall, located on our Catte Street site. The hall is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday to Friday. On weekends there is a reduced service (usually breakfast on Saturdays, and breakfast and dinner on Sundays).

Welcome Tea

At the beginning of your programme, you will be invited to attend a Hertford College Welcome Tea. This is a relaxed yet traditional British Afternoon Tea where you will have the chance to get to know your RAs, teachers, staff members, and of course the other students on your programme. It provides a good opportunity to take photographs on the main quadrangle and under the Bridge of Sighs, so please do dress smartly for this event.

Gala Dinner

The culmination of your programme is the Gala Dinner, a three-course, formal meal held in the dining hall. Our chefs pride themselves on making this event a real culinary experience, and it is an opportunity for you to celebrate the achievements you have made whilst studying with us. This memorable evening begins with a drinks reception and a certificate presentation ceremony. We see it as the perfect way to say goodbye and reward the hard work of our students.

We had two big parties there. One was a welcome party on the first day and the other was a gala dinner on the last day. I experienced British food culture and afternoon tea and these were awesome. British scone with clotted cream and jam is my cup of tea

Tohoku Fukushi Student