01603 773311
01603 773311

Debut Restaurant

Exquisite food prepared 
and presented by the 
stars of tomorrow.

Whether it's lunch or an evening meal, come and discover first-hand the excellent standards set by our Catering and Hospitality students.

Exquisite food prepared and presented by the stars of tomorrow

Whether it's lunch or an evening meal, discover first-hand the excellent standards set by our Catering and Hospitality students at City College Norwich.

Debut Restaurant trains the next generation of chefs and front of house staff by giving our students experience of working in a fine dining restaurant.

The restaurant is run by the college’s internationally renowned Hotel School and serves exquisite lunches and dinners from a seasonal menu. A number of themed nights and guest chef takeover evenings are also held to showcase the outstanding talent of our students.

Debut Restaurant holds a ‘Highly Commended’ AA College Rosette that reflects the outstanding food and service on offer. The college’s high standards of hospitality education along with the experience students gain in the Debut Restaurant, has seen a number of notable names start their journey with us including Richard Bainbridge and Tom Aikens.

Opening times

Debut Restaurant is open during term time for:

  • Lunch (Wednesday to Friday) - first sitting for 12pm noon, and second sitting for 12.30pm
  • Dinner 6pm to 9pm (Wednesday evenings) - arrival for 6pm

Debut is proud to announce its association with Hallgarten Wines and offer a fresh new wine list with a good selection of quality wines.

Enjoy 3 courses for £18.50 or 2 courses for £16.50, at lunch, and a 5 course meal for £25 at dinner!

Menus

Discover our seasonal menus below - don't miss your chance to book!

Booking a table 

You can book a table by either calling us or through email.

Phone: 01603 773227

Email: debut_reception@ccn.ac.uk

Debut Christmas

Start the festive season off with a bang this December, and join us for a festive lunch or dinner! What better way to get in the Christmas spirit?

Lunch

  • Christmas lunch menu 2025 - served Wednesday 3rd December to Friday 19th December
  • First sitting for 12pm noon, and second sitting for 12.30pm
  • £23 per person - full payment will be required upon booking, and will be non-refundable and non-transferable

Dinner

Our Debut Christmas dinner is now officially fully booked! If you missed out on the chance to book, why not consider joining us for a festive lunch instead?

Debut Christmas shop

Looking for the perfect gift for a foodie or fancy a festive treat? Pop into Debut Restaurant from Wednesday 3rd December, 11am-2pm, to grab gourmet goodies crafted by our talented Hospitality and Catering students!

Interested in our part-time leisure courses? Find out more about our range of Hospitality courses here. 

Please be aware that due to the nature of our food production, cross contamination of allergens may have occurred. If you have any concerns regarding food allergies or intolerances, please speak to staff.

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