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Phoenix Restaurant

Phoenix 01 150x150Pay less for fine dining

The Phoenix, our training restaurant, offers fine dining in an elegant establishment at a fraction of the price you'd normally pay elsewhere.

Visiting Chefs

The Phoenix regularly has guest chefs in to work with our students. Some names you may recognise include:Phoenix 02 150x150

  • Gordon Ramsey
  • Jamie Oliver
  • Jo McKay
  • Angela Hartnett

Guests can enjoy a three-course meal and silver service presented to the highest standards for a fraction of the price of a normal restaurant. The Phoenix is also available for private hire (please note: advance booking and payment is required on all functions).

Reservations and Opening Hours

Tel: 020 8694 3294 / 3071
E-mail: restaurant@lewisham.ac.uk

Tuesday - Friday for Lunch 12.00 noon - 1.30pm*
Evening Functions 6.30 - 8.30pm*
*The restaurant is open during term time only

Download the Phoenix Menu

Phoenix sample menu

Starters @ 3.75

Fresh Cornish Crab, Chive and Potato Salad with Red Pepper Oil
Ratatouille Tart with Chilli Salsa (V)
Consommé Julienne with Wild Mushroom Ravioli

Mains @ 7.75

Line Caught Sea Bass Filet with Tomato and Black Olive Cous Cous
Lemon Thyme Sauce and Assorted Mixed Vegetables

Poached Organic Welsh Lamb Fillet with Dauphinoise
Potato Green Beans and Turnips

Tortellini of Spinach Pine Nuts and Feta Cheese with a
Tomato Mascarpone Sauce

Desserts @ 2.95

Canapés
Smoked Salmon and Chive Scones
Chicken Liver Parfait on Melba toast
Goats Cheese Mousse with Tomato Chutney

 

What our customers say

"Lovely breakfast." Jackie Ralph

"Food - Good." Terry Lynsdale

"All the staff were extremely polite and courteous particularly Nadir and Diana, also Imran." Jennifer Howell

"Delicious meal, beautifully presented and served. Our waitress was excellent." Mrs Kemp

"The service was extremely good today. Miranda and Mohammed were very professional." Jennifer Howell

 

Employers play a vital role in college life at Lewisham for both staff and students.

Students at all levels participate in work placements with prestigious employers throughout London.

  • Marriott Hotels
    -Canary Wharf
    -Grosvenor Square
  • Chez Gerard / Paramount Restaurants
  • Terence Conran
  • The Savoy
  • The Garrick Club
  • Churchill Hyatt

 

 

What's on at the Phoenix

Gourmet Fridays
The lunchtime menu on Fridays is prepared by our year three catering students, they will be cooking the most exciting modern menus each Friday so you will be able to enjoy fine dining at its best. Booking highly recommended.

Evening Dinner £18
(Three course dinner + coffee/tea)
26th November 2009, 27th January, 25th February, 31st March, 22nd April, 26th May 2010

Christmas Lunches £15.95 (£20.95 on Gourmet Fridays)
8th-11th & 15th-17th  December 2009

Christmas Dinners £22
9th, 10th, 16th & 17th December 2009

Healthy Option Lunch Menu £10
27th & 28th January 2010

Taste of Asia week Lunches £11
10th & 11th February 2010

Eat as much as you like buffet £8*
1st April & 1st July 2010

Seafood Week Lunches £10
21st & 22nd April 2010

Thursday Evenings
In term time the Phoenix can be booked for private functions on Thursday evenings.

* One dessert per person