Getting the most out of your hall

Meal entitlement
Breakfast
- One Bacon, two Sausage, one Egg
- Self serve accompaniments and continental style options
- Two pieces of fresh fruit
- One cup of Fresh Juice / Self serve hot beverage
Lunch and Dinner
- One served Protein portion, meat and vegetarian options are available
- Or Sub Roll or Sandwich
- Self serve potatoes and vegetables
- Self serve salad bar
- A dessert and one piece of fresh fruit
(OR no desert and two pieces of fresh fruit)
All meals come with a selection of self serve hot and cold drinks available from the dining hall. A finishing station of sauces seeds and fruits are there to compliment your meal.
Ordering packed lunches
For those with an early start or late finish a packed meal choice is available for you to order from your front of house team. Requests need be ordered before 1.30pm one day prior to your requirement. Your meal card is required upon collection.
Take-away options
Due to strict food safety we cannot allow hot protein foods to be removed from the dining hall for consumption elsewhere on campus.
What we can offer are food items that you can cook within your student accommodation so you can cater at your own convenience.
These can be pre ordered through your dining hall manager.
You're student ID and meal card
Your student ID serves also as your meal card, each day it is loaded with 3 meals for that day’s consumption and must be presented at each meal service, failure to do so may result in your meal being refused. This gives you added security into the halls.
To help with unnecessary queuing please have your diners card ready at meal times.
Lost / damaged meal card
If you are unfortunate to damage or lose your card the dining hall will allow you up to 6 meals (two Days) to get your card replaced. If after this period no card is produced then further meals may be refused.
A replacement card can be issued for an admin fee of £7.00 from the Student Accommodation Office.
Allergies
We understand the dangers to those with severe allergies. Some of our menu dishes may contain seeds, shellfish and other allergens. Menu cards giving allergenic information are displayed at the food service points the service team and chefs are also available to speak to they may be able to help you make an alternative choice.
'What if I have a food allergy?'
All dishes are labelled with allergen information available on our website. If you have specific food requirements we advise you to contact the Chef and Hall manager who will be able to help you with your request.
Nuts
We do not use nuts in our cooking but traces may be present in foods purchased for use within the dining halls.
Observing ramadan
Those observing Ramadan are asked to contact your Chef and Hall manager who will help with your specific meal requirements.
'Finished your meal'
Once you have finished you meal guests are kindly requested to place their trays on to the clearance trolleys provided leaving your vacated space to be used by fellow guests.
Dress code
You are reminded you are dining in a public food service area and are asked to dress accordingly. Tops and bottoms must be worn (no Speedos / swimwear) No pyjamas.
Alcohol
Strictly NO ALCOHOL is to be brought into the dining halls. Special events such as High Tables are under special licence with the warden.
Behaviour
Bad language and abuse of staff, the throwing of food and any damage to the infrastructure or fabric of the building will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action being taken.
'What if I’m ill?'
In the first instance your warden should be notified. Meal can then be collected by a colleague once the Dining hall manager has been told, please ensure the person has your meal card to present at the till.
Dining hall information screens
The menus screens display a range of campus information throughout the year, your hall massages can also be displayed please speak to your Dining hall manager.
Help us to Help You
You have a range of choices available to make your thoughts, comments and opinions be heard:
- Your Head Chef
- Your Dining Hall Manager
- Hall Comment Cards
- Your Hall Freec Rep as voted by your hall to represent your Hall in food and accommodation meetings.
- The Halls Food Service Manager
They are all here to help you get the most out of you dining experience

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