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Join us for Lunch

Lunch is served in the restaurant Monday to Friday from 12noon - 1.15pm during term time, and express menu options are available to take-away. We offer our Tuesday Lunch Club and Chip Shop Friday menus each week - please see our menus available to browse below. 

 Lunch Service Returns! 
We're delighted to announce that lunch service at The Open Kitchen will be back from Friday 2 October 2026.
To book a table: Theopenkitchen@barnsley.ac.uk
 01226 216365
We look forward to welcoming you back!

Please call 01226 216 365 or email theopenkitchen@barnsley.ac.uk to book.

Our lunch menus change regularly, so keep an eye out for new dishes we have on offer.

Lunch Menu

Available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 12noon - 1.15pm. Our Express Menu is available to eat-in or takeway. 

Christmas Lunch 

Join us for the festive season as our Christmas Lunches begin on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

Christmas Lunch Menu 

Bookings between 12.00pm - 1.15pm

Price: £30.00 per person
To book, please call: 01226 216365
Email: Theopenkitchen@barnsley.ac.uk

A non-refundable deposit of £10.00 per person is required to confirm your booking.

The remaining balance must be paid by Friday 20th November 2026.

We look forward to welcoming you and helping you celebrate the festive season with delicious food, great company, and Christmas cheer!

Chip Shop Friday Menu

Available every Friday from 12noon - 1.15pm to eat-in or takeaway. View the menu here