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Our student run training restaurant offers a superb and affordable dining experience
The finest sourced ingredients are freshly prepared each day and used to create a range of exciting lunch and dinner menus which are planned, prepared and served by City College’s hospitality and catering students.
Whether it’s dinner for two, a business meeting or a group celebration, Aspire Restaurant offers guests a truly unique and memorable dining experience complete. We cater for all dietary requirements so please ask if required.
For reservations Call 023 8057 7377 or email aspire@southampton-city.ac.uk
Please make us aware of any allergies or dietary needs prior to your event.
Winter Menu - available on Thursdays and Fridays from 22nd February - 21st March 12:00pm - 1:15pm
2 courses for £13.95 and 3 courses for £16.95
To start
Cream of Vegetable Soup
root vegetable crisps
or
Baked Smoked Haddock Smokies
sourdough bread
Fig, Bocconcini Mozzarella & Serrano Ham Salad
peppery rocket, honey & mustard dressing
Parties over 10We can cater for larger groups and parties including private functions. A £5pp non-refundable deposit is required for parties over 10. Please contact us for information.
How to Find UsCity College, Chapel Rd, Southampton SO14 5GL
Aspire Restaurant - Google map (new window)
Main Course
Chicken Chasseur
sauteed chicken pieces, chasseur sauce, roast parsnips, chateaux potato
Prawn & Monkfish Fricassee
aromatic shellfish sauce, sauteed courgettes, braised rice, coriander relish
Crisp Polenta
mediterranean grilled vegetables, rocket, pesto & balsamic glaze
Dessert
A selection of freshly prepared desserts will be available on the day
Aspire Resaurant
Our contemporary Aspire Restaurant seats up to 40 people and is open to the public during term time. Aspire has a licensed bar and a dedicated barista area for guests to enjoy while dining and for students to develop their front of house and bar skills.
Kitchens
Our three training kitchens are each fitted out with advanced industry-standard equipment enabling students to gain the up-to-date knowledge and practical skills needed to develop an exciting career in this fast-paced industry.
The renowned Paul Ainsworth originally trained here before going on to cook for Gary Rhodes and Gordon Ramsey.
Paul is now a Michelin-star restaurant owner, managing No. 6 and Rojano's in the Square, both located in Padstow, Cornwall. He was winner of BBC2's The Great British Menu (South West region) in 2011 and now also runs Padstow Townhouse, providing beautiful accommodation to his guests.