At the Royal Foundation of St Katharine, our ethos is taking care of people. That’s why we strive to provide tasty, wholesome and nutritional food for all our guests, whether you’re here for a short stay, a conference, or a retreat.
All our food is freshly prepared on-site, using ingredients that are sustainably and ethically sourced. We strive to make everyone feel welcomed and included and cater to all dietary requirements.
Guests staying at St Katharine’s can enjoy a traditional continental breakfast, with a wonderful selection of freshly baked pastries, smoked salmon, cured meats, cheese, eggs, yoghurt and fresh fruit, as well as fairtrade tea and coffee.
For our conference guests, we offer a range of wholesome menus, including our conference breakfast and buffet lunch. We also offer light refreshments, which can be served at any point throughout the day.
Meals are served in our bright and spacious dining room overlooking our beautiful gardens, creating a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
Our Afternoon Tea experience is one to enjoy, with everything lovingly prepared in-house by our talented team. From freshly baked scones to delicate finger sandwiches and homemade sweet treats, each item is crafted with care and quality. You can relax and enjoy your tea in the comfort of our elegant lounge, the bright and airy conservatory, or, on sunny days, out in our garden, creating the perfect setting for a restful and peaceful afternoon.
London’s only Yurt Café is a warm, fun and welcoming space for people from all walks of life. You can enjoy delicious homemade food and an array of drinks, including craft coffee, specialist teas, wine, beer, and even cocktails.
The Yurt Café is a social enterprise run by the Royal Foundation of St Katharine. Our aim is to create an engaging space for both the local community and visitors to the area, and you can guarantee a warm welcome from our friendly staff.
We serve fresh, nutritious food and cakes, all prepared on-site with care. We're highly attentive to dietary needs and allergens, offering vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options every day.
Come visit us any day of the week for a delicious lunch, coffee, and cake, or treat yourself to our scrumptious weekend brunch!
The Yurt Café is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm, and weekends from 9am to 5pm. For summer evenings, we're also open from 5pm to 8pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Main Course
Charcoal Grilled Sword Fish with Chimi Churro & Norwegian green mussels [ F, Mo]
Marinated Roast Chicken [no allergies]
Stuffed Aubergine with slow cooked vegetables & vegan cheese [Vegan]
Side Dishes
Steamed Vegetable Rice
Steamed Italian Broccoli
Roasted Potatoes
Sweetcorn Mexican salad
Garden Salad
Dessert
Fresh Fruit Platter (No allergens)
Cake of the Day (G, E, M, N)
Sandwiches
(upon request Chef's can prepare variations)
Salami and roast pepper on Italian focaccia (G)Ham, tomato and rocketon English muffin (G,Mu)
Cold Dishes
Avocado on GF oatcakes (no allergies)
Beetroot Salad (no allergies)
Smoked salmon roulade on rye bread (F, M, G)
Hot Dishes
Selections of falafel (no allergies)
Turkey and feta quiche (G, M, E)
Naan bread with tomato sauce and cheese (M, G)
Soup
Leek and potato (No allergens) Vegan
Dessert
Fruit platter - (No allergens) Vegan
Selection of artisanal sandwiches and salads served with soup of the day, homemade quiche of the day, salad of the day, hand cut fruit platter, fair-trade filtered coffee and speciality teas. Gluten free & vegan options available upon request at the time of booking.
Two main breakfast served with your choice of two side dishes, served with fresh fruit juice, fairtrade filtered coffee and speciality teas. Gluten free & vegan options available upon request at the time of booking
Egg roulade with avocado (E)
Egg roulade with salmon (E, F)
Egg roulade with crème cheese and chives (E, M)
All served with toasted sourdough
Natural yoghurt & fruit compote
Fruit salad with granola and yoghurt
Pancakes with pistachios and blueberries
Porridge with banana mash and berries
Fairtrade filtered coffee and speciality teas, served with fairtrade biscuits. Typically served as a mid morning break as part of our day delegate packages.
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Fairtrade filtered coffee and speciality teas, served with freshly baked pastries. Typically served as arrival refreshments as part of our day delegate packages.
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Fairtrade filtered coffee and speciality teas, served with freshly made cakes. Typically served as a afternoon break as part of our day delegate packages.
Please choose a menu of two starter dishes, three main course dishes, and two desserts.
We will produce equal portions of each dish to allow your guests a selection.
Please choose a selection of five of the following
Mini spinach and feta tarts with olive tapenade (E, G, M)
Nectarine wrapped in Parma ham (No allergens)
Cucumber filled with blue cheese and dill (M)Gluten free mini crostini topped with aubergine spread [Vegan]
Mini prawn cocktail (F, E, Cr)Egg and mayo mini tarts (E, M, G)
Mini lamb kofta with mint raita (M)
Rarebit on brioche with rocket and walnut pesto (M, N, Mu)
Vine cherry tomatoes and tofu skewers (S) [Vegan]
Oriental style tuna and roasted sesame bite (F, Se, S)
Sweet and sour chicken lollipop (S)Baby jacket potatoes filled with ratatouille [Vegan]
Vegan mini brownie with fresh raspberries [Vegan]
Mini summer berry tarts (G, M, E)
Mini lemon tart and crème diplomat (G, M, E)
Strawberry and green peppercorn dipped in dark chocolate (M)
Please choose a selection of five of the following
Red pepper and goat cheesecake (M)
Crostini with avocado and wild mushrooms [Vegan]
Qualis egg with cod roe on brioche crostini (E, M)
Rosti potato with smoked salmon and cream cheese (M, F)
Asparagus wrapped in Parma ham with blood orange hollandaise (E, M)
Smoked halibut tartar (F, E, M)
Mini asparagus tarts with chervil hollandaise (E, M, G)
Cured beef and gherkins wrap (No allergens)
Miso king prawn skewers (F, S)
Baby Sicilian aubergine filled with Mediterranean vegetables [Vegan]
Vegan artichokes cups filled with spinach [Vegan]
Beef steak bite with chimichurri (No allergens)
Strawberry cheesecake shot (M, G, E)
Passion fruit pavlova (E, M)
Chocolate and caramel mousse [Vegan]
Cake pops dipped in chocolate sauce [Vegan]
COLD BOWLS
(Please choose a selection of 5 Bowls)
Feta cheese and Sautee new forest mushrooms salad (M)
Chicken Ceasar with parmesan shaves, anchovies and croutons (M, G, F, E) Caramelised vegetables with pine-nuts and quinoa salad (N) [Vegan]
Beetroot and plum salad with baby spinach (No allergens) [vegan]
Teriyaki beef skewers with Chinese slow (S)
White and green asparagus with Parma ham chips and roasted tomato dressing (No allergens)
HOT BOWLS
Chicken stir fry with egg noodles (E, S, G)Chicken ballotine with crushed new potatoes (No allergens)
Fishcakes with sauerkraut (F, Cr)
Chilli con lenteja served with pilau aromatic rice (No allergens) [Vegan]
Sausage with mash potatoes and onion gravy (G)
Mushrooms stroganoff (M, Mu)
DESSERT
Fruit salad Crème caramel (M, E)
Crème Brulee (M, E)
Fruity truffle with custard (M, E, N, G)
Bircher with fruit and chocolate chips (No allergens) [Vegan]
COLD BOWLS
Green beans, wild mushrooms and tofu salad (S) [Vegan]
Tiger Prawns with little gem and bloody Mary mayonnaise (M, E, Cr)
Smoked salmon and mackerel mousse with crostini (F, G, M)
Boudin of cornfed chicken with roast pepper mousse and wild rocket (M)
Crispy hoisin duck with caramelised endive and sesame dressing (Se, S)
Pepita guacamole with melba toast and almond flakes (G, N) [Vegan]
HOT BOWLS
Lamb cutlet with creamed lentil (No allergens)
Oriental Stir-fry beef with rice noodle (S)
Slow roasted venison with celeriac mash and pan juice (Ce)
Fisherman’s pie with cheese and herb crust (F, Cr, M)
Pumpkin risotto with edamame beans salsa and truffle oil [Vegan]
Tofu bourguignon [Vegan] (S)
DESSERT
Exotic fruit salad (No allergens)
Bayles crème Brulee with meringue (M, E)
Vanilla and chocolate ice cream with summer berry [Vegan]
Belgium chocolate cheesecake (M, G)
Berry and granola crumble with crème anglaise (M, E)
St Katharine’s is easily accessible via excellent public transport links. We are just by Limehouse Station on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), which runs directly to Bank and Tower Gateway stations (5 minutes) where the London Underground can be joined. It is on the main dedicated cycle way between Canary Wharf and the City/West End.
Located in Zone 2, St Katharine’s is perfectly positioned for access to the attractions of London’s West End. For the theatre goer, the shopper, or those who wish to explore London’s historic sites, St Katharine’s provides a great base. For those who wish to explore the more immediate East End, St Katharine’s is walking distance from many local attractions.
Take the Central, Northern or Waterloo and City line to Bank OR the Circle or District line to Monument and walk to Bank, then get on the DLR to Limehouse (2 stops, 5 minutes).
Alternatively, take the Jubilee Line to Canary Wharf or Canning Town (easier change) then the DLR to Limehouse - 4 minutes and 4 stops from Canary Wharf, 5 stops and 9 minutes from Canning Town.
Arriving at Limehouse station, take the Bekesbourne Street exit. Turn left onto Bekesbourne Street and then right at the ‘Grocery Station’ on the corner. Immediately on your left is the entrance to St. Katharine’s precinct and Yurt Café. Our main reception is on the other side of the precinct and on your left through the car park. If you arrive in the evening and our precinct gate is locked, continue straight under the railway bridge and take the first left onto Butcher Row. Take the first left into St. Katharine’s. Our main reception is on your right through the car park
To plan your journey, visit www.tfl.gov.uk.
Limehouse is serviced by many buses which are convenient for local trips around the East End. The routes with stops nearby are 115, 135 and 15. For more details of buses that run from Limehouse visit www.tfl.gov.uk.
Guests may wish to pre-book their journey with Addison Lee, a reliable taxi company offering fixed fares. Book online or call 0207 387 8888 to book your taxi.
For guests arriving by car, we recommend using Google Maps. Please be aware that using our postcode with many sat nav systems will direct you incorrectly. We advise inputting ‘2 Butcher Row, London’. Parking can be paid for on arrival in our gated car park.
Take the Elizabeth line (towards Abbey Wood) to Canary Wharf. From there, take the DLR towards Bank and travel 2 stops to Limehouse.
Take the Gatwick Express or Southern Train to Victoria station. Once at Victoria, take the District or Circle Line Eastbound to Tower Hill Station. Walk across the road to Tower Gateway DLR station. Take the DLR to Limehouse, which is 2 stops away.
Take the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street. From here, the number 135 bus will take you directly to Limehouse, Commercial Road. Alight the bus and walk back on yourself slightly and cross over the road at the lights. Continue walking down Butcher Row and take the 2nd turning on the left into our car park. Alternatively, a taxi from Liverpool Street should cost no more than £12-15.
Take the DLR towards Bank or Tower Gateway and alight at Limehouse station.
Take the First Capital Connect Service towards London Kings Cross St Pancras. From here, take the Northern Line to Bank, where you can take the DLR 2 stops to Limehouse.
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The Royal Foundation of St Katharine
2 Butcher Row, London, E14 8DS
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