Platform 2 Cafe Rudyard

Platform 2 Cafe Rudyard Platform 2 cafe catering to visitors to Rudyard Lake & Railway+ Birthday parties

We provide hot and cold food at Rudyard station and Car park, Staffordshire Peak District

03/06/2026

Weekend Café Assistant – Rudyard Lake Railway (Platform 2 Café)

Are you friendly, reliable, and ready to get stuck in? We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual aged 18+ to join our team at the charming Platform 2 Café, right at the heart of Rudyard Lake Railway.

This role is perfect for someone seeking flexible weekend work in a unique and lively setting, surrounded by heritage trains, scenic views, and happy visitors.

What you’ll be doing:

- Serving customers with a warm, welcoming attitude
- Preparing and serving drinks, snacks, and light meals
- Handling payments and operating the till
- Keeping the café clean, tidy, and well-stocked
- Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the café

What we’re looking for:

- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
- Great communication and people skills
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Reliability and punctuality
- Previous café or customer service experience is helpful but not essential

What we offer:

- Flexible weekend hours
- A friendly and supportive team environment
- A unique workplace in a heritage railway setting
- Opportunities to gain valuable customer service experience

If you enjoy working with people and want to be part of a welcoming team in a truly special location, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply:
Please get in touch with us with a short message about yourself and why you’d be a great fit for the role.

☕🚂 Why not stop by and treat yourself to some yummy hot food, delicious drinks, and tasty snacks before or after your tr...
17/05/2026

☕🚂 Why not stop by and treat yourself to some yummy hot food, delicious drinks, and tasty snacks before or after your train ride? ☕🍰

Take a relaxing journey on the railway in our fully enclosed coaches, perfect for enjoying the beautiful scenery whatever the weather! 🌿🚂

🕚 Trains running from 11am
🚉 Last train departs at 4pm

🎣🍟 SPECIAL EVENT – Fish & Chips Train 🍟🎣
Join us on the 26th May at 6pm for a fantastic evening of fish & chips and a memorable train ride at Rudyard Lake Steam Railway!

Booking and more details here:

https://tickets.rlsr.org/tickets/products/fish-chips

🍭 PLATFORM 2 CAFÉ & LOLLIPOP SPECIAL TODAY! ☕🚂Platform 2 Café is open today serving yummy hot food, sandwiches, and tast...
04/05/2026

🍭 PLATFORM 2 CAFÉ & LOLLIPOP SPECIAL TODAY! ☕🚂

Platform 2 Café is open today serving yummy hot food, sandwiches, and tasty snacks.

🚂 Rudyard Lake Steam Railway is running today with our Lollipop Special!

🍬 Every fare-paying child will receive a free lollipop or a sweet.

🍽️ Pop in for something delicious and make a fun day of it by the lake!

We look forward to seeing you!

Join us today from 10:30am to 4:00pm at Platform 2 Café!We’re serving up delicious, freshly prepared food and drinks—per...
19/04/2026

Join us today from 10:30am to 4:00pm at Platform 2 Café!

We’re serving up delicious, freshly prepared food and drinks—perfect to enjoy while watching the trains go to and fro during the Rudyard Lake Steam Railway Diesel Gala.

Come along for a relaxing bite, soak up the sun and the atmosphere, and make a day of it with great food and fantastic railway action!

📍 Platform 2 Café, ST13 8PF
🕥 10:30am – 4:00pm
🍽️ Tasty treats & refreshments all day

We're back open today!So why not come down for some hot or cold snacks/bites to eat, enjoy watching or riding the trains...
12/04/2026

We're back open today!
So why not come down for some hot or cold snacks/bites to eat, enjoy watching or riding the trains for a perfect sunday afternoon.

I'm affraid due to the till having a wobbly, we're card only today

🚨 Important Update 🚨  Due to staffing issues, Platform 2 Cafe Rudyard will be closed today. We’re really sorry for any i...
11/04/2026

🚨 Important Update 🚨

Due to staffing issues, Platform 2 Cafe Rudyard will be closed today. We’re really sorry for any inconvenience—but don’t worry, we’ll be back open and ready to serve you tomorrow!

In the meantime, there’s still plenty to enjoy! The Rudyard Lake Steam Railway is running today and tomorrow to round off the half term week 🚂

Why not end things on a high with a ride behind our fantastic steam engine, Pendragon?

🕚 First train: 11:00am
🕓 Last train: 4:00pm
🎟️ Normal fares apply

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

🚂 Happy Easter! ☕🍦The Platform 2 Café at Rudyard Lake Railway is open today and tomorrow – Bank Holiday Monday! 🌼🐣🕥 Open...
05/04/2026

🚂 Happy Easter! ☕🍦

The Platform 2 Café at Rudyard Lake Railway is open today and tomorrow – Bank Holiday Monday! 🌼🐣

🕥 Opening times: 10:30am – 4:00pm
🍴 Serving: Hot food, sandwiches, delicious cakes, and yummy ice cream

✨ Easter Treat Special:
Indulge in one of our Easter Egg Sundaes for just £7! 🍫🍨 These are very limited edition only available this weekend!

🚂 Make a day of it!
Whilst you’re here, why not take a ride on the Rudyard Lake Steam Railway ?
Trains are running from 11am, with the last train at 4pm!

We can’t wait to see you! 💛

03/04/2026

🚂 The café is OPEN! ☕🍦

The Platform 2 Café at Rudyard Lake Railway is open today and all through the Easter weekend – including Bank Holiday Monday! 🌼🐣

🕥 Opening times: 10:30am – 4:00pm
🍴 Serving: Hot food, sandwiches, delicious cakes, and yummy ice cream

✨ Easter Treat Special:
Indulge in one of our Easter Egg Sundaes for just £7! 🍫🍨

🎉 Competition Winner Announcement! 🎉
A huge congratulations to… Karen Salt! 🥳
Please drop us a message to claim your voucher and redeem it this weekend only (Good Friday – Bank Holiday Monday).

🚂 Make a day of it!
Whilst you’re here, why not take a ride on the Rudyard Lake Steam Railway ?
Trains are running from 11am, with the last train at 4pm!

We can’t wait to see you! 💛

Back by Popular Demand!This Easter weekend only, we are offering Egg Sundays! What is a Egg Sunday i hear you ask??? Wel...
01/04/2026

Back by Popular Demand!

This Easter weekend only, we are offering Egg Sundays! What is a Egg Sunday i hear you ask???

Well its a Easter Egg with the top cut off, filled with Whippy Ice Cream and finished off with mini eggs and chocolate sauce.

This limited Special is £7 and only available Good Friday to Easter Monday.

(Limited Stock, so when there gone, there gone)

⭐️⭐️⭐️Fancy one for Free?⭐️⭐️⭐️
Try your luck with this Easter competition by simply completing these 3 points :-

1.Like and Follow Platform 2 Cafe Rudyard Page
2. Comment on this post - "We Love Rudyard Egg Sundays"
3. Share this post on your page

A winner will be chosen at random on Friday morning, and will be named on our page by Fridays post

Address

Rudyard Station
Rudyard
ST138PF

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