CAST Café

CAST Café Based within the CAST art centre, an historic 1897 Passmore Edwards building in the heart of Helston, CAST Café is run by owners Kara Alcorn and Ben Coombs.

Based within an historic 1897 Passmore Edwards building in the heart of Helston and surrounded by incredible produce on the northern end of the Lizard peninsula, CAST Café offer delicious, hearty food with a warm, welcoming service. Surrounded by incredible produce on the northern end of the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, the café offers delicious, hearty food and approachable natural wines with a

warm, welcoming service. Kara and Ben work closely with other local businesses that grow, rear and catch the remarkable ingredients that make up their seasonal menus. The Café serves breakfast (10-11:15am) and lunch (12-2:30pm) from Wednesday to Saturday, with dinner on Saturday evenings in the summer months. You can enjoy your meal overlooking the beautiful views of Helston's historic homes and rolling hills, in the café's bright and airy dining space or the tranquil, sun-trap of a terrace. Bookings are recommended for dining (via the website) or drop by for a coffee! Alongside the usual day-to-day, the counter is well stocked with in-house provisions. From jams, preserves and soups, as well as freshly baked bread, all packaged under the label Alphabet Provisions. Bread is available by pre-order on Wednesday and Saturday mornings: www.alphabetprovisions.co.uk

The Café provides convivial two-course suppers for CAST’s programme of screenings, talks and special events and is available for private hire outside the regular opening hours. To find out more about upcoming CAST events visit: www.castcornwall.art/whats-on/


CAST Café is open four days a week - Wednesday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Please visit www.cast-cafe.co.uk for opening hours, sample menus or to book your table. Well-behaved dogs are very welcome. You can contact the CAST Café team via phone or email:
Tel: 01326 569267
Email: [email protected]

Spiced Buttermilk Panna Cotta & Poached Apricots, available on both our lunch and dinner menu today..Lunch served from 1...
01/08/2026

Spiced Buttermilk Panna Cotta & Poached Apricots, available on both our lunch and dinner menu today..

Lunch served from 12-2.30pm, dinner from 6-8pm. Walk-ins welcome, bookings recommended and available via our website, link in bio.

On Saturday 18th July, CAST café will be closed as we celebrate a couple of milestone birthdays! While we’re off celebra...
11/07/2026

On Saturday 18th July, CAST café will be closed as we celebrate a couple of milestone birthdays!

While we’re off celebrating, CAST will be open as usual from 10am-8pm screening Mikhail Karikis’ two short films, We Are Together Because… and Ain’t Got No Fear.

The celebrations will also throw our usual bread baking days askew... While we won’t have bread available on Saturday 18th, we’ll be baking on Friday 17th July to ensure we don’t leave you short. Likewise, bread will be available on Thursday 23rd in lieu of Wednesday 22nd July. As always, pre-orders are recommended, available via our online shop.

Agretti, Roast Tomatoes & Cadgwith Crab, available on both our lunch and dinner menu today..Lunch served from 12-2.30pm,...
20/06/2026

Agretti, Roast Tomatoes & Cadgwith Crab, available on both our lunch and dinner menu today..

Lunch served from 12-2.30pm, dinner from 6-8pm. Walk-ins welcome, bookings recommended and available via our website, link in bio.

Saturday dinner is back, with our first service this weekend, Saturday 13th June! We have some beautiful ingredients arr...
11/06/2026

Saturday dinner is back, with our first service this weekend, Saturday 13th June!

We have some beautiful ingredients arriving and will share a sneak peak of the menu on our stories tomorrow 👀

Tables are available from 6pm, book a table online and join us for our first evening of the year!

Steamed Mussels, Celery, Cider & Wild Garlic Butter from our lunch menu..
23/05/2026

Steamed Mussels, Celery, Cider & Wild Garlic Butter from our lunch menu..

Pop in to pick up your copy of Walks from Helston ahead of the warm and sunny bank holiday weekend! Featuring eight walk...
22/05/2026

Pop in to pick up your copy of Walks from Helston ahead of the warm and sunny bank holiday weekend!

Featuring eight walking routes from Helston into the surrounding countryside, the book explores the area’s wildlife, landscape and rich natural history - one route even passes through a rainforest! Each walk is clearly detailed with time, distance and elevation, and also includes whether it’s a circular or one way route, perfect for planning into your long weekend.

Proudly displayed on our counter, pop in for breakfast or lunch and pick up your copy..

Walks from Helston is written and photographed by local filmmaker and photographer Ollie Smith, and designed by Amy Morgan.

Ray Wing, Heritage Tomatoes & Dill MayonnaiseA recent favourite from the menu featuring seasonal ingredients at their fi...
06/05/2026

Ray Wing, Heritage Tomatoes & Dill Mayonnaise

A recent favourite from the menu featuring seasonal ingredients at their finest.

A sneak peak at our upcoming Flora Day newsletter which we’ll be sending this Sunday (26th April). It will include all y...
24/04/2026

A sneak peak at our upcoming Flora Day newsletter which we’ll be sending this Sunday (26th April). It will include all you need to know about our plan for the day, so you can plan us into yours! Sign up via our website so you don’t miss out, link in bio..

Recently on the menu, Fried Ling, Lentils, Leeks & Capers.Join us for lunch, served 12pm-2.30pm Wednesday to Saturday, b...
09/04/2026

Recently on the menu, Fried Ling, Lentils, Leeks & Capers.

Join us for lunch, served 12pm-2.30pm Wednesday to Saturday, bookings available online.

There are many different ways to enjoy a hot cross bun, a personal favourite might just be lightly fried in butter and t...
04/04/2026

There are many different ways to enjoy a hot cross bun, a personal favourite might just be lightly fried in butter and topped with yet more butter! They’re equally as delicious with bacon, egg or cheese, or even as a hot cross bread and butter pudding.

Available on the counter to eat in or takaway, they’re selling quickly but another freah batch will be available from around 1pm today!

Address

3 Penrose Road
Helston
TR138TP

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
6pm - 10pm

Telephone

+441326569267

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when CAST Café posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share