A Guide to Campus Catering

Background Information :

  • A total of nine outlets including the Student Canteens, Staff Canteen, Student/Staff Restaurants, Coffee/Theatre Lounges and Lawn Café, providing about 2,300 seats.
  • Four different caterers are contracted to operate the respective outlets.
  • The Canteens, Coffee Lounge and Lawn Café cater for the basic needs of students and staff for fast, low-priced, and yet nutritious meals.
  • The Restaurants and Theatre Lounge cater for the social needs of students and staff, with better dining environment, higher grade food and full table service. A relatively higher price is charged.
  • The Finance Office of the University is responsible for the monitoring of campus catering services through the Catering Committee in which both students and staff are represented.

Catering Outlets
Student Canteen I

G/F, Shaw Amenities Building

Seating capacity : 650 seats
Service : Self-service
Type of Food: Fast-food items, breakfast/lunch/dinner of Chinese & Western style plus drinks, snacks, Cantonese dim sum, pastries & bakery, noodles-in-soup etc.
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30a.m.-7:30p.m.
Saturday 7:30a.m.-7:00p.m.
Sunday 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
Public Holiday Closed
Eligible Users : PolyU students, staff, guests accompanied by them and authorized contractors on PolyU Campus.
Bookings : The Canteen is heavily used during opening hours, therefore bookings are normally not accepted. However, take-away food in large quantity and catering service for special functions inside campus can be booked.
Contractor: Asia Pacific Catering Corporation Limited
Enquiries : Contact canteen manager on site or phone
2766 6978 / 2766 6979

Staff Canteen

G/F Shaw Amenities Building

Seating capacity : 200 seats
Service : Self-service
Type of Food : Fast-food items, breakfast/lunch/dinner of Chinese & Western style plus drinks, snacks, Cantonese dim sum, pastries & bakery, noodles-in-soup etc.
Opening Hours : Monday - Friday 7:30a.m.-8:00p.m.
Saturday 7:30a.m.-5:00p.m.
Sunday and Public Holiday Closed
Eligible Users : PolyU staff and guests accompanied by them.
Bookings : The Canteen is heavily used during opening hours, therefore bookings are normally not accepted. However, take-away food in large quantity and catering service for special functions inside campus can be booked.
Contractor : Asia Pacific Catering Corporation Limited
Enquiries : Contact canteen manager on site or phone
2766 6978 / 2766 6979

Coffee Lounge

G/F Shaw Amenities Building, facing Keith Legg Sports Field

Seating capacity : 100 seats
Service : Self-service
Type of Food : Drinks, snacks, fruit & salad, pastries & bakery, desserts and light set meal.
Opening Hours : Monday - Saturday 11:30a.m.-9:00p.m.
Sunday 11:30a.m.-6:00p.m.
Public Holiday Closed
Eligible Users : PolyU students, staff, and guests accompanied by them.
Bookings : The Coffee Lounge is heavily used during opening hours, therefore bookings are normally not accepted.
Contractor : Asia Pacific Catering Corporation Limited
Enquiries : Contact lounge manager on site or phone
2766 6978 / 2766 6979

Student Canteen II

3/F, Communal Building

Seating capacity : 550 seats
Service : Self-service
Type of Food : Fast-food items, congee, noodle, Cantonese dim sum, bakery items, BBQ specialties, Chinese and Western set meals from a number of signature kiosks.
Opening Hours : Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Saturday 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Public Holiday Closed
Eligible Users : PolyU students, staff, guests accompanied by them and authorized contractors on PolyU Campus.
Bookings : The Canteen is heavily used during opening hours, therefore bookings are normally not accepted. However, take-away food in large quantity and catering service for special functions inside campus can be booked.
Contractor : Maxim's Caterers Limited
Enquiries : Contact canteen manager on site or phone
2766 6982 / 2766 6991

Student Canteen - Thai Viet

4/F, Communal Building


Seating capacity : 200 seats
Service : Self-service
Type of Food : Southeast Asian fast food items, including dishes from all over Thailand, Vietnam, Malayasia and India in attractive setting.
Opening Hours :
Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Sunday and Public Holiday Closed
Eligible Users : PolyU students, staff, and guests accompanied by them.
Bookings : The Canteen is heavily used during opening hours, therefore bookings are normally not accepted. However, take-away food in large quantity and catering service for special functions inside campus can be booked.
Contractor : Maxim's Caterers Limited
Enquiries : Contact canteen manager on site or phone
2766 7006

Staff Restaurant - 南北小廚
(Chinese Restaurant)

4/F, Communal Building

Seating capacity : 250 seats
Service : Waiter-service
Type of Food : From typical Cantonese dim sum to Northern titbits including traditional favourites, seasonal specialties and home-style dishes. Parties, refreshment and banquet can be arranged.
Opening Hours : Monday - Saturday 10:30a.m.-8:30p.m.
Sunday and Public Holiday Closed
Eligible Users : PolyU staff and guests accompanied by them.
Bookings : Bookings during peak hours are normally not accepted. However, bookings for part or whole of the restaurant for exclusive use during non-peak hours are most welcome.
Contractor : Maxim's Caterers Limited
Enquiries : Contact restaurant manager on site or phone
2766 7006

Theatre Lounge - 劇院茶座

G/F, Chung Sze Yuen Building,
adjacent to Chiang Chen Studio Theatre

                                       

Seating capacity : 76 seats
Service : Waiter-service
Type of Food : International cuisines , grill selections, set meals, drinks, snacks, sandwiches and dessert. Tea reception and buffet can be arranged.
Opening Hours : Monday - Saturday 10:30a.m.-8:30p.m.
Sunday and Public Holiday Closed
Eligible Users : Chiang Chen Studio Theatre users, PolyU students, staff, and guests accompanied by them.
Bookings : Exclusive booking for Theatre users or PolyU related functions can be made subject to availability of service and space. Priority will be given to Theatre users.
Contractor : Maxim's Caterers Limited
Enquiries : Contact restaurant manager on site or phone
2
356 9261

Four Seas Restaurant - 聚賢樓
(Chinese Restaurant)

14/F, Li Ka Shing Tower

Seating capacity : 240 seats
Service : Waiter-service
Type of Food : Dim sum, congee, fried noodles and rice, Chinese cuisine and set meal and specialized menu for functions.
Opening Hours : Monday - Saturday 11:00a.m.-11:00p.m.
Sunday and Public Holiday
(Closed on Lunar New Year holidays)
9:00a.m.-11:00p.m.
Eligible Users : PolyU staff, guests accompanied by them and other persons authorized by the Catering Committee.
Bookings : Exclusive booking for official function can be made.
Contractor : Shing Hin Company Limited
Enquiries : Contact restaurant manager on site or phone
2766 4778

Lawn Café

G/F & 1/F of N Block

Seating capacity : 51 seats
Service : Semi-table  service
Type of Food : Sandwiches, toasties, salads, soups, potatoes and combo sets.
Opening Hours : Monday - Saturday 7:30a.m.-9:00p.m.
Sunday and Public Holiday 9:00a.m.-8:00p.m.
Eligible Users : PolyU students, staff, and guests accompanied by them.
Bookings : The Café is heavily used during opening hours, therefore bookings are normally not accepted.
Contractor : Kater International Limited (under the trade name Oliver's Super Sandwiches)
Enquiries : Contact café manager on site or phone
2364 5762

 


For the booking of departmental functions, please contact Miss Jenny Choy of FO :
Telephone No.: (852) 3400 3731
Facsimile No.: (852) 2364 0441
Email: focater@inet.polyu.edu.hk

Last updated: 07-08-2008