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09/05/2026
A welcome taster session this morning with some students who have applied to join us in the next academic year. All made fantastic bread rolls and left with an invitation to come and cook with us again next month. Good luck with your GCSE’s over the next few weeks, we look forward to seeing you all again soon.
09/05/2026
Congratulations to Level 2 student Marcus who travelled to Italy at the end of April to compete in the UNOX competition. A fabulous 2nd place with his 2 course menu 👏👏👏
24/04/2026
Great week at Taste, including St George Day menu yesterday
17/04/2026
Great start to the last term. Looking forward to our upcoming events including Afternoon Tea and dinner in May
07/03/2026
More great food and drinks from the students studying at Merton College catering department. Taste Restaurant is open for lunch Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Booking required. www.tastemerton.co.uk
25/02/2026
Breakfast and lunch event today for a internal training event for our wonderful Student support team. Amazing feedback from all that attended. Well done level 2 chefs and level 1 front of house 👌
12/02/2026
In the words of our guests tonight, the students smashed it. A 7 course tasting menu that received compliment after compliment. Fabulous work from level 3 professional chefs and level 2 food and beverage students 👏
05/02/2026
Some of the delicious dishes served in our training restaurant Taste this week. This half term is flying by, more new dishes coming in the next term.
09/01/2026
Some great mocktail and cocktail making practice for Level 2 students this afternoon 🍸🍹
12/12/2025
An email from our guests today -
Thank you and your students for providing a delicious Christmas lunch yet again.
Can you pencil in 11 December 2026 for us please? 🤔
Last Christmas service, and the first booked for next year. It keeps on going.
Merry Christmas from Taste Restaurant and thank you for your continued support, we really appreciate it.
05/12/2025
The busiest service of the year with the Founder friends of the new Wimbledon Theatre back again for their annual Christmas visit to Taste Restaurant, fabulous food from the level 2 kitchen, and great service from the level 2 food and beverage service with the help of a group of foundation learners from our sister college at Carshalton. A long but very enjoyable day. Well done all 👏
27/11/2025
Taste opened it’s Christmas menu today to our very happy guests. Thank you to all our guests for your continued support, sending seasons greetings and a prosperous new year to all 🥂
Address
Merton College
London
SM4 5QX
Directions to Merton College in London can be taken by public transport or through driving. For public transport, take the tube to South Kensington Station and change onto the District line towards Wimbledon. From there, alight at the Southfields station and take a bus towards Clapham Junction. Get off at Trinity Road (Stop AT) and walk for about 6 minutes to reach the site.
For driving/parking, from central London take A3 towards Wandsworth and turn left onto Trinity Road. Follow this road for about 1 mile until you reach Merton College on your left. There is limited parking space available within the college grounds but visitors can also park their vehicles at nearby parking lots along Trinity Road or Wandsworth Common West Side.
Opening Hours
| Thursday |
7pm - 9:30pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 2pm |
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What people say
Taste Restaurant at Merton College is a must-visit for anyone looking for an exciting new dining experience. The restaurant is fully staffed by Hospitality and Catering students, who are passionate about their craft and eager to showcase their skills. Taste Restaurant recently hosted a networking event for recruiters from the industry, which was a huge success. Guests were impressed with the range of courses and apprenticeships available, as well as the cocktail making and butchery skills demonstrated by current students. In addition to hosting events, Taste Restaurant also offers masterclasses taught by industry professionals. Recently, Executive Chef Franky Fernandes taught Level 2 Hospitality & Catering students how to fillet fish and prepare garnishes and sauces. This hands-on experience is invaluable for aspiring chefs. If you're a student at Merton College, be sure to check out Taste Restaurant's Freshers Fair for more information on what they have to offer. Overall, Taste Restaurant is a fantastic place to dine and learn about the art of Hospitality and Catering.
