The Vanilla Pod

The Vanilla Pod at Tycoch provides guests with opportunities to indulge in fine contemporary cuisine, international dining extravaganzas and sensational themed events.

Open during term time only, all dishes are prepared, cooked and served by our full time Hospitality and Catering students. A selection of spirits, fine wines, bottled beers, cocktails, soft drinks and hot beverages are available for purchase with your meal.

For advance reservations contact 01792 284252 / 284218 or email vanillapod@gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

Lunch served on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 12pm - 2pm (last orders 1.15pm)
Two course lunch from £6.50 (starter and main course) excludes Christmas menu, themed and gourmet menus
Three course lunch from £7.95 (starter, main and dessert) excludes Christmas menu, themed and gourmet menus

Dinner served on Thursday evening from 6pm - 9pm (last orders 6.30pm)
Four course dinner from £17.95 excludes Christmas menu, themed and gourmet menus

Christmas Lunch and Dinner at Vanilla Pod
Four course lunch available on 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 18th and 19th December at £13.50 per person
Six course dinner available on Thursday 6th and 13th December at £20 per person

Themed evenings from £20 per person
29 November 2012 - A Taste of Scotland
7 February 2013 - A Taste of China
28 February 2013 - A Taste of Wales
14 March 2013 - A Taste of Ireland
25 April 2013 - A Taste of England

Gourmet evenings from £25 per person (to include aperitif and cream coffee)
11 October 2012 - A Taste of the Sea
15 November 2012 - Beaujolais Nouveau Day
24 January 2013 - Game Day Blues
28 March 2013 - Vanilla Pod Tasting Menu
23 May 2013 - Truly Vegetarian
13 June 2013 - Pudding Club

Customer feedback

'Brilliant night - we are regulars who have enjoyed many a meal at this venue.'

'What a fantastic meal. Very impressed with the service...such a pleasure to see young people enjoying and showing such enthusiasm. Well done.'

'Tonight's meal was fabulous, service exceptional and staff as always pleasant.'

'Really enjoyed the fabulous food - well done. Brilliant futures ahead.'

'Fantastic meal with wonderful flavours and great presentation. Well done!'

'Enjoyable evening excellent value for money - staff put a lot of effort in presentation and service. Keep up the good work.'

Updated March 2013