60th Anniversary Founders Feast

Location: Saugman Common Room and Hall

Date: Friday 5 December 2025

Time: Drinks from 7pm, dinner served at 7.30pm

Bookings: Please book via the meal bookings system.
Bookings open: 10am, Monday 27 October 2025
Bookings close: 10am, Tuesday 2 December 2025

Price: £34 (Junior Members and guests)
£41 (Senior Members and guests)
£24 (Wine or non-alcoholic wine selection)
£6 (Soft drink per bottle)

Wine & soft drinks may be purchased at time of booking, or at the bar on the night. Members must not bring in alcohol from outside College. 

Dress code: Lounge Suits

Changes to Bookings: Members must specify all dietary requirements & names before the Event booking closes. If provided after booking closes, we cannot guarantee we will be able to accommodate these changes. 

If you wish to sell your ticket to another St Cross student, you must submit this information before booking closes to mealbooking.queries@stx.ox.ac.uk 

Cancellations:  Any cancellations must be notified prior to Event booking closure. After this time we cannot provide a refund. The College reserves the right to restrict bookings for members who do not notify the College of a cancellation, or who do not attend. 

Terms and Conditions: Please make sure that you have read all the Booking Terms and Conditions on the Annual Calendar. 

This year’s Founders’ Feast is a special celebration marking 60 years
since the founding of St Cross College. Beginning with a drinks reception and followed
by a formal five-course dinner in Hall, the evening honours the College’s history
while looking forward to its future. A milestone event for our community,
blending tradition, reflection, and celebration.

Menu

 

Celeriac & Stilton Soup (V)
Creamy celeriac soup with a punch of blue cheese and toasted walnuts

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Roast Salmon, Avocado & Chorizo
Pan-roasted salmon with smoky chorizo and fresh avocado

Jerusalem Artichoke, Avocado & Hazelnuts (V)
Earthy artichoke with creamy avocado and roasted nuts

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Braised Beef Blade, Watercress & Potato Terrine
Melting beef with a layered potato terrine and peppery watercress

Wild Mushroom & Tarragon Cannelloni (V)
Baked pasta rolls filled with mushrooms and herbs, topped with cheese

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Cheese Course
A delcious selection of British gourmet cheeses

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Milk Parfait, Chocolate & Cookie Ice Cream
Frozen milk parfait with rich chocolate and cookie-dough-style ice cream

 

*The wine is wine pairing (glasses) to the meal with a 0% alcohol wine pairing option available. 
 

For any events queries, contact: mealbooking.queries@stx.ox.ac.uk