Latest news

• Head to the Café on the Park for tasty treats from 9am Monday to Saturday
• Check out our new menus in The Brasserie
• You can now book a table in the Minerva Bar
• If you'd like to pre-order gluten-free sandwiches from the Café or talk about food intolerances or allergies, drop us an email or call 01243 782219

Café on the Park

Are you looking for a café in Chichester that has:

A) Barista coffee, home-made cakes, a quiet corner to plug in and work?

B) A warm welcome to families with a book nook, fancy dress and colouring in?

C) Free treats for well-behaved dogs?

D) Spacious 1960s architecture, funky locally sourced furniture and views over the park?

Well, we've got all these options covered (plus we're accessible, breastfeeding and dog-friendly)! And if you bring your own cup you'll get 50p off hot drinks.

Café on the Park Menu

Opening times: from 9am Monday to Saturdays until the end of the last Festival Theatre interval; if there is no Festival Theatre show, the Café will close at 5pm.

Our other Foyer Café opens from 90 minutes before busy Festival Theatre performances until the interval, so there's plenty of space for all our audience members to pick up their pre-show snack or grab a caffeine hit before curtain up. Please be advised that our pre-wrapped snacks can contain nuts.

Dining at CFT

The Brasserie - downstairs in the Minerva Theatre

Choose from one, two or three courses featuring local, seasonal ingredients (plus à la carte options and top notch service) and an excellent wine selection, The Brasserie is a great spot to dine with your theatre pals. And it's the closest eatery to the Theatre so you'll never have to rush to catch the overture. You'll find us downstairs in the Minerva Theatre. 

Menus - 

• Brasserie set menu with wine list
• Brasserie set menu with allergen information

Large Print Menus

• Large print Brasserie set menu with wine list
• Large print Brasserie set menu with allergens

Opening times: from 12 midday for Festival Theatre matinee performances, from 5pm for Festival Theatre evening shows. Any questions drop us an email or call 01243 782219.  

Book a table for The Brasserie 

Minerva Bar - upstairs in the Minerva Theatre

Pick up a delicious pizza before the show in the Minerva Bar (upstairs in the Minerva Theatre - open before Festival matinees and evening shows).

You'll also be delighted by our extensive gin and spirits menu, range of local ales, lagers and fine wines in both the Festival and Minerva Bars.

Come and try our NEW Light Bites Menu - 

• Minerva Bar menu
• Minerva Bar menu with allergen information

Large Print Menus:

• Large print Minerva Bar menu
• Large print Minerva Bar menu with allergen information

Opening times: During the summer months, from 12midday for matinees and 5pm before evening performances. 

From Friday 25 July to Saturday 6 September, we have a tasty offer for takeaway pizzas and cold drinks!

For family shows, our Minerva Bar becomes a Play Café. 

Please advise us of any dietary requirements. All of our food is subject to availability.

Book a table for Minerva Bar 

Meet our good friends Caper & Berry

If you've ever treated yourself to a pre-show cocktail at one of our bars or sat down to enjoy a meal in our restaurant, you'll have been served by the Caper & Berry team. With swift service to ensure you make it to your theatre seat on time, they also welcome all to enjoy their cracking cakes and brilliant barista coffee in our park-side Café outside of shows. 
 

Time for the small print: all our food and drink outlets are cashless, so have your card or contactless payment ready please.

We ask that only food and drink purchased on site be consumed on the premises, with the exception of baby food or specific dietary needs. And please do ask your server if you have any allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements (please note: we cannot guarantee the absence of nuts).