Kernel Canteen

Kernel Canteen sits on Circus Street’s Market Square, a quiet patch of green in the middle of Brighton. Close to the high streets but a world away from their noise.

Bringing real food back into the working week where daytime convenience usually means highly processed shortcuts and uninspiring choices with hidden costs. Kernel does it differently, with fresh, whole foods packed full of flavour and nutrition.

Their mission is simple; make healthy eating more accessible and more enjoyable.

They call it Fine Food Fast, a convenience without compromise with ‘everyday exceptional’ as the standard.

This is a modern canteen for modern working life. Global flavours, balanced nutrition and a menu built around one goal; helping their customers not just eat well, but do well.

Kernel Canteen is designed for busy professionals, wellness conscious food lovers and anyone looking to swap heavy, uninspiring lunches for fresh, nourishing food. Offering a purposeful lift that avoids the afternoon spikes and slumps.

The Menu & Typical Dishes

Kernel Canteen offers a  freshly prepared menu to fit around busy schedules whether eating in or taking out. Expect a combination of timeless favourites alongside innovative takes on global cuisines.

Morning Kickstarters
Hearty morning favourites like breakfast baps, brunch hash bowls and in house granola mix, combining comfort and nourishment with high quality ingredients.

GLO bowls
Kernel’s flagship menu category is this ever changing choice of globally inspired lunch bowls.

Dip bowls
Kernel Canteen offer a changing selection of in house dips from hummus, borani and bean purees with flavour bomb add ons and served with Mamoosh deli authentic pittas.

Hot bowls
A vibrant and nourishing dal with sides is a kitchen standard alongside customisable hash bowls with ghee fried potatoes, slaw and a choice of chicken or chilli corn fritters.

Deli Pots
Selection of grab & go pots for breakfast; granola yogurt, fruit salads and chia puddings as well as lunch pots; side salads and dessert.

Driven By Ethos & Local Suppliers

Everything at Kernel Canteen starts with real food with trusted provenance. Championing high quality local suppliers and producers, Kernel delivers transparency, sustainability and exceptional flavour throughout the menu.
The team believes sustainability should be a standard rather than an option. Using compostable packaging, keeping to eco friendly practices and supporting the local economy.

B2B Catering – Kernel Canteen

Kernel Canteen has become a trusted partner for corporate catering across Brighton.

Whether feeding a small team meeting, large conference or workplace event, Kernel delivers fresh, flavour packed catering designed to keep teams energised, focussed and happy.

Menus can be tailored to suit dietary requirements, allergies and specific event needs, making the process seamless for organisers.

A genuine fresh to desk service bringing fine food to the workplace.