Horizons Restaurant
Vantage Point, Long Road, Paignton, TQ4 7EJ
Member Overview
What is Horizons Restaurant?
Horizons Restaurant is the licensed fine-dining training restaurant at South Devon College in Paignton, where Hospitality and Catering students develop their professional cookery and front-of-house skills in a real restaurant environment. Open to the public, Horizons offers guests the chance to enjoy high-quality food and service while supporting the next generation of hospitality professionals.
Under the guidance of experienced college staff, students prepare and serve modern seasonal menus, creating a welcoming dining experience that combines excellent value with professional standards.
What does Horizons Restaurant offer?
Horizons offers a unique dining experience where guests can enjoy expertly prepared breakfasts, lunches, coffees and fine-dining evening meals created and served by South Devon College students. Menus change throughout the year, allowing students to showcase a range of culinary techniques while working with modern ingredients and contemporary dishes.
The restaurant serves as a live training environment, giving students invaluable hands-on experience while providing visitors with professionally presented food in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Our Specialities
Horizons is best known for:
- Fine-dining experiences
- Student-led hospitality
- Seasonal menus
- Lunch and dinner service
- Hospitality training
- Professional cookery
- Affordable fine dining
- South Devon College hospitality programmes
- Special showcase dinners
- Supporting future chefs and hospitality professionals
Why Choose Horizons Restaurant?
Dining at Horizons offers much more than a meal. Guests enjoy professionally prepared food while helping students gain real-world hospitality experience in a supportive learning environment. Every visit contributes directly to the development of future chefs, restaurateurs and hospitality professionals.
The restaurant has built a strong reputation for quality, value and friendly service, with many guests returning regularly to support the students and enjoy the ever-changing menus. Whether you're visiting for lunch, coffee or one of the popular evening dining events, Horizons provides a memorable experience that combines learning, hospitality and great food.
Where can you find Horizons Restaurant?
Horizons Restaurant is located within South Devon College in Paignton, making it easily accessible from across Torbay and South Devon.
Opening Times
- Wednesday to Friday: Hot and cold drinks from 9 am to 2 pm
- Breakfast: 9.30 am to 11.30 am
- Lunch: Midday to 1 pm
- Tuesday Dinner Service: From 6.30 pm (booking essential)
Parking
South Devon College operates a pay-on-exit car park, making parking convenient for restaurant guests. Contactless payment is available on exit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Horizons Restaurant open to the public?
Yes. Horizons welcomes both members of the public and college visitors to enjoy meals, refreshments and special dining events
Who prepares and serves the food?
The food is prepared and served by Hospitality and Catering students under the supervision of experienced college staff and tutors
Do I need to book?
Booking is essential for evening dining services and highly recommended for special events and showcase dinners.
What type of food does Horizons serve?
Horizons offers modern seasonal menus, lunches, breakfasts, refreshments and fine-dining evening meals designed to showcase students' culinary skills
Is there parking available?
Yes. Parking is available on-site at South Devon College via the pay-on-exit parking system.
Why dine at Horizons?
Horizons offers great value, professionally prepared food and the opportunity to support students as they develop practical hospitality and catering skills in a real restaurant environment
Is Horizons suitable for special occasions?
Yes. The restaurant's fine-dining evenings and showcase events provide an excellent setting for celebrations, gatherings and special meals
What makes Horizons special?
Its combination of quality dining, professional training and community support makes Horizons a unique restaurant experience where guests can enjoy excellent food while helping hospitality students build their careers.