The Copper Pot

The Copper Pot Welcome to the official page of The Copper Pot, the Training Restaurant at New College Durham.

The Copper Pot serves up seasonal menus from around the world to keep your taste buds tingling. Our front of house students offer a warm welcome and our keen chefs will cook up a storm in the kitchen using the finest and freshest ingredients from local suppliers.

01/09/2026

✨ WELCOME TO THE COPPER POT! ✨

Today we welcome our new hospitality students as they begin their journey with us at The Copper Pot Training Restaurant.

Over the coming months, our students will be developing their skills in a real working restaurant environment: from preparing delicious dishes in the kitchen to creating fantastic experiences for our guests.

There will be plenty of learning, teamwork, creativity and new challenges along the way, and we can’t wait to see their confidence grow.

We’re excited for the year ahead and look forward to welcoming you into The Copper Pot to experience their skills in action.

🍽️ Come along and experience The Copper Pot — where learning meets great food.

Welcome to the team! 🎓✨

31/08/2026

✨ GOOD LUCK TO OUR HOSPITALITY STUDENTS! ✨

Its the last weekend of the Summer Break!

Next week we welcome our new hospitality students back to The Copper Pot Training Restaurant, ready to begin their journey with us.

From learning new skills in the kitchen to delivering fantastic customer experiences, our students will be stepping into a real working environment where they can put their talents into practice.

There will be new challenges, lots of learning, plenty of teamwork and hopefully many proud moments along the way.

We can’t wait to see what they achieve this year and watch their confidence grow as they become the next generation of hospitality professionals.

🍽️ Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

Come along and experience The Copper Pot — where learning meets great food.

28/08/2026

👀🍽️ A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME… 🍽️

Our first tasting menu of the year has arrived — and it’s looking VERY tasty! 👨‍🍳✨

🍴 Tasting Menu | £26.95pp

🧈 Bread & Whipped Butter
🍎 Duck Bon Bon, Spiced Apple
🐟 Seabass, Corn & Pepper Salsa, Shellfish Bisque
🦌 Roast Venison, Celeriac & Blackberries
🍮 Mini Crème Brûlée, Apple Compote
🥛 Buttermilk Panna Cotta, Spiced Plums & Gingerbread Croutons

A taste of things to come… and we think you’re going to like what’s coming! 👀

📅 Thursday 24th September 2026
📍 The Copper Pot, New College Durham

📧 [email protected]
☎️ 0191 3754095

£26.95 per person

27/08/2026

✨ THURSDAY THROWBACK ✨

Copper Pot Success Stories 🍽️

This week we’re celebrating former Level 3 Hospitality student Tessa and looking back at her time with us at The Copper Pot Training Restaurant.

Throughout her journey, Tessa worked hard to develop her practical skills, confidence and passion for hospitality, gaining valuable experience in a real working environment.

We are delighted to see her continue her journey within the industry at Isla, Durham and wish her all the very best in this exciting new chapter. ✨

We can’t wait to see everything she goes on to achieve!

👏 Good luck, Tessa!

🍽️ The Copper Pot — where learning meets real opportunities.

A very different day about to start for us Official New College Durham as Lynn steps over the line one last time before...
27/08/2026

A very different day about to start for us Official New College Durham as Lynn steps over the line one last time before skipping into retirement.
Lynn has been at the college many years and teaching in other FE colleges in the region educating and inspiring countless chefs and hospitality professionals. A very well earned retirement after a hugely successful career.
Check away chef 👨‍🍳 ♥️

24/08/2026

🚨 THE ANNUAL BACK TO COLLEGE PANIC HAS ARRIVED 🚨

The search has begun…

🔎 “Where did I put my pens?”
🔎 “Has anyone seen my uniform?”
🔎 “Does this chef jacket still fit?” 👨‍🍳😂

As our students get ready to return, we’re sure there’s a little bit of last-minute shopping, organising and “I’ll sort it tomorrow” happening!

But before we know it, The Copper Pot will be full of creativity, teamwork and delicious food once again.

Good luck with the preparations — we can’t wait to welcome you back! ✨

🍽️ The Copper Pot — where future hospitality stars begin their journey.

21/08/2026

🍽️✨ OUR STUDENTS ARE GETTING CREATIVE! ✨🍽️

As we look ahead to the new term, our hospitality students will soon be putting their ideas together for our exciting weekly tasting menus at The Copper Pot.

We’re sure they’ll be bringing plenty of creativity, passion and new ideas to the table — but we’d love to hear from you…

What would you like to see on a future tasting menu? 🤔

Are there any dishes, flavours or cuisines you’d love our students to explore?

🌍 Something traditional?
🔥 Something adventurous?
🍰 A favourite dessert?
🍽️ A dish you’d love to see with a Copper Pot twist?

Your suggestions could help inspire our future menus!

🍽️ Come along and experience The Copper Pot — where learning meets great food.

20/08/2026

✨ THURSDAY THROWBACK ✨

Copper Pot Success Stories 🍽️

Today we’re taking a look back at former Level 3 Hospitality student Leah and celebrating her time at The Copper Pot Training Restaurant.

Leah worked hard throughout her course, building her confidence, developing her hospitality skills and gaining experience in a real restaurant environment.

We’re incredibly proud of the progress she made and the dedication she showed during her time with us.

We wish Leah every success as she continues her journey and takes the next exciting steps in her future.

👏 Well done, Leah!

🍽️ The Copper Pot — supporting the next generation of hospitality professionals.

16/08/2026

☀️ What a summer we’re having! ☀️

We hope all of our students are enjoying the sunshine, taking some well-earned time to relax, recharge and make the most of the amazing weather.

After a busy year of learning, creating and developing their hospitality skills, we hope they’re enjoying a well-deserved break with friends and family.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to The Copper Pot Training Restaurant soon for another exciting year of great food, fantastic experiences and new opportunities.

Enjoy the sunshine everyone! 🍦☀️

Come along and experience The Copper Pot — where learning meets great food.

🍽️ Looking for an exciting new place to enjoy dinner? ✨Discover The Copper Pot Training Restaurant at New College Durham...
14/08/2026

🍽️ Looking for an exciting new place to enjoy dinner? ✨

Discover The Copper Pot Training Restaurant at New College Durham — where exceptional food meets real hospitality training.

Our talented students are gaining valuable industry experience by preparing and serving delicious dishes in a beautiful restaurant setting, supported by our experienced team.

By dining with us, you’re not only enjoying great food at fantastic value, you’re also helping to train the next generation of chefs and hospitality professionals.

📍 The Copper Pot, New College Durham
📆 Wednesday Evenings (term time)
📞 0191 3754095
📧 [email protected]

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New College
Durham
DH15ES

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 11am
1:30pm - 2:30am
Wednesday 12pm - 1pm
Thursday 10am - 11am
12pm - 1pm
Friday 12pm - 1pm

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