Food and drink
The delicious food we serve in our cafés reflects the stories we tell in our exhibits. Our food is responsibly sourced, fairly traded, single-source, seasonal and/or local and freshly made, often in front of your eyes.
We cater for vegetarians, vegans, meat-eaters, gluten-free diets, and those with other dietary requirements. Please tell a member of staff if you have particular dietary requirements and they'll do their best to help you.
Food and drink
Reusable cups deposit scheme
Med Terrace
This restaurant is located in the Mediterranean Biome serving nibbles, paella and a selection of pizzas. Open daily serving food from 11.30-3pm. Just grab yourself a table and order at the bar.
Mediterranean Biome Christmas lunches are now available to pre-book on selected Thursdays in November and December – find out more.
Occasionally this restaurant closes early when we host additional events, such as weddings.
Biome Kitchen
Serving a broad selection of meals from simple sandwiches and kids' boxes to full meals focused on food supporting healthy people living on a healthy planet – using Eden-grown produce wherever possible. Also offers a full range of hot and cold drinks, cakes, and snacks. You'll find the Biome Kitchen on the ground floor of the building in between the Biomes, serving food at lunchtime.
Biome Coffee Station
Enjoy freshly made barista coffee, teas, cold drinks, snacks and cakes, as well as selection of savoury baked goods including the classic Cornish pasty and freshly made sandwiches. You'll find this kiosk on the ground floor of the link building between the Biomes.
Eden Coffee House
This café in the Visitor Centre at the main entrance to Eden Project serves a delicious selection of cakes, soup, sandwiches, pasties, savoury rolls and poke bowls alongside ethically sourced coffee, other drinks and snacks. Open all day for a quick bite when you arrive or for refreshments before you head home.
The Bakehouse
Open throughout the school holidays serving a selection of savoury baked goods including the classic Cornish pasty, fries and a selection of freshly made sandwiches. Also serves snacks, tea and coffee and cold drinks. You'll find this café on the ground floor of the link building between the Biomes.
Ice cream parlour
Our ice cream and sorbets are inspired by the fruits of the rainforest, and are made with panela (unrefined whole sugar cane). Our ice cream parlour is on the bridge between the Biomes and out in the garden.
21 Nov – 4 Dec: Festive food
Warm up with festive treats and hearty winter favourites in our cafés and restaurants. On Christmas Lights evenings, most of our food venues serve until 7pm or 7.15pm, with food available in the Med Biome until 7.30pm for those with a Christmas Lights Experience ticket. From freshly prepared family meals to homemade mince pies (or even a mulled tipple!), there’s plenty to enjoy between festive activities. Check what's on each day during the Christmas period.
For an extra-special treat, book a luxury three-course Cornish Christmas lunch in our Med Terrace Restaurant. Crafted with homegrown and locally sourced ingredients, these festive lunches take place every Thursday from 20 November to 18 December.
Award-winning catering
Award-winning catering
Our family food came first in the 2022 Soil Association’s league table of children’s food at UK attractions, which ranks the nation's top family attractions according to the healthy eating value of the meals available.
