Prepaid catered halls

Prepaid catering packages are available from September 2025 for students at the University
Students getting some food in Drake's Cafe as part of our prepaid catered halls scheme
The prepaid catered halls offer is for 34 weeks of the year and includes breakfast and dinner served Monday – Friday. Guaranteed two meals a day (breakfast and dinner) for the equivalent of £10.00 per day or £50.00 per week! Totaling £1,700 for the year, this is to be paid in full once your place at the ²ÝùÊÓƵ has been confirmed.
The is now open. The closing date is midnight on Sunday 7 September 2025.
The package is available to all students living in University managed halls of residence, self-catering or private sector accommodation.
Term dates
The dates that the prepaid catered halls offer is available are:

  • &Monday 15 September 2025 – Friday 12 December 2025

  • &Monday 5 January 2026 – Friday 29 May 2026

 
 

How it works

Breakfast

Breakfast served between 07:30–11:00, available in Drake's Kitchen , RLB Cafe , or John Bull Cafe .
Breakfast will consist of:
  • up to five item cooked breakfast or
  • breakfast bap / wrap or
  • cold breakfast (cereal, fruit, pastries and yogurt)
  • tea and coffee, water or fruit juice.

Dinner

Served between 16:30–18:30 in Drake's Kitchen .
Dinner will consist of:
  • two courses – a main meal and a dessert
  • two options – a meat based meal or a vegetarian meal which will also be gluten free
  • tea and coffee, water or fruit juice.
Please view our prepaid catering package sample menu for meal examples.

Benefits of prepaid catered halls

  • @A flexible prepaid way to eat

  • @The ability to try new foods

  • @An opportunity to meet new friends

  • @Freedom to cook for yourself or eat out at weekends

  • @Less time cooking, food shopping and washing up

Dietary requirements
Please make the catering team aware of any dietary requirements or allergens prior to arrival. We will always attempt to accommodate any specific dietary requirements. A vegetarian, gluten free choice will always be available at each meal.
Am I eligible?
If you are a student at the ²ÝùÊÓƵ, whether pursuing an undergraduate, postgraduate, masters or PhD, you are eligible for the prepaid catering package.
You must present your ²ÝùÊÓƵ student card at each meal. The catering staff will not serve you if you do not have your ID card.

Terms and conditions

Please read the terms and conditions for more information. When making payment you will be asked to confirm that you have read and that you accept these terms and conditions.

Halls essential packages

Are you a new student moving in to ²ÝùÊÓƵ managed Halls of Residence?
Why not have the essential halls package delivered to your room instead of taking up space in your bags? These packages have the basics you need to set you up for a great start in Halls.
We have two packages available to purchase and they will be delivered to you room so no need to worry about transportation!

Halls essential package

Halls essential package
Halls essential package includes:
  • 3 china dinner plates
  • 3 china side plates
  • 3 china bowls
  • 3 china cups
  • 3 sets of knives, forks, table, and teaspoons
  • 3 glasses
  • Kitchen utensil pot and utensils
  • Tefal saucepan set.
  • Set of 5 kitchen knives in a hardwood knife block
  • A hairdryer
  • A toilet brush.
  • A chopping board.
  • 2 pillows
  • A single duvet

Halls essential package deluxe

Halls essential package deluxe
Halls essentials package + bedding and bath towel, includes:
  • 3 china dinner plates
  • 3 china side plates
  • 3 china bowls
  • 3 china cups
  • 3 sets of knives, forks, table, and teaspoons
  • 3 glasses
  • Kitchen utensil pot and utensils
  • Tefal saucepan set and frying pan.
  • Set of 5 kitchen knives in a hardwood knife block
  • A hairdryer
  • A toilet brush.
  • A chopping board
  • 2 pillows
  • A single duvet
  • 2 pillowcases
  • A bedsheet
  • A duvet cover
  • A bath towel
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