# Food with Friends, Ashford — Reviews & Opening Hours > Food with Friends — Cafe in Ashford with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.2/5 from 15 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ashford/restaurants/food-with-friends (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # Food with Friends Ashford Gateway Plus Church Road, Ashford [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11362246713628113485&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Food with Friends](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/108446002637174211933) **In short:** Food with Friends is a cafe in Ashford, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 15 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Food with Friends Food with Friends is a cafe at Ashford Gateway Plus on Church Road. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 and is suited to children and groups. The menu includes quiches, pitta with pork, and soup. Visitor feedback mentions home-cooked food at reasonable prices, though some have found it a tad expensive. The cafe works with people with additional needs and offers work experience opportunities. ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Saturday** Closed **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - Ashford Library next door - The Ashford Gateway next door - Ashford Gateway Skills Plus Centre next door - Ashford Adult Education Centre next door - The Elwick Club next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.2 / 5 (15 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Ashford Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1773758). [More restaurants in Ashford](https://staycation.co.uk/ashford/restaurants) ★ 4.2 (15 reviews) [01233 640445](tel:01233640445) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Ashford **Plus Code** 9F324VWF+R3 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Ashford Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DAshford%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/ashford/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/ashford/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Food with Friends? Food with Friends is open Mon–Fri 9am–3pm; Sat–Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Food with Friends any good? Food with Friends is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 15 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Food with Friends good for children? Yes, Food with Friends is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact Food with Friends? 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