We cater for you!

Catering for dietary requirements and allergens

We offer comprehensive catering options to meet a wide range of dietary requirements and food allergies across our campus food outlets. We not only provide these options as a university, but we also enforce a strict Food Allergens Policy across dining halls, cafés, bars, and the students' union, supported by staff allergen training and standard recipe tracking.

General Dietary Requirements

• Vegetarian/vegan: Plant-based and vegetarian alternatives are available at every single meal service.
• Halal Options: Head chefs provide certified Halal meal options, including main courses at formal dinners, lunches and breakfasts.
• Packed lunches, "grab bags" and late meals can be arranged if academic or extracurricular commitments conflict with standard dining hall hours.

Allergen Management and Safety

There are 14 allergens to be aware of:

• Celery
• Crustaceans (shrimp, crab and lobster)
• Eggs
• Fish
• Lupin (included in some bread, pastries, pasta and biscuits)
• Gluten (wheat, barley, rye and oats)
• Milk
• Molluscs (clams, mussels, oysters, squid, and snails)
• Mustard
• Peanuts
• Sesame
• Soya
• Sulphites (included in processed foods - those with sensitivity should avoid high-sulphite items)
• Tree Nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios and macadamia nuts)

Many procedures ensure the allergen policy is met, whether suppliers notify members of changes or substitutions to orders or alternative brands are purchased. Members will always communicate to ensure allergen ingredients are checked and to keep each individual at the university safe.

If you have a dietary requirement or allergy, please speak to a staff member. Students with severe allergies are encouraged to disclose this information during the pre-arrival process so we can arrange secure food storage or approriate residential support. 

If you are ever unsure about the ingredients in a meal, snack, or drink, please ask a staff member at the catering outlet before ordering. They'll be happy to help and point you in the right direction.

We do our best to make sure we can accommodation to all, so everybody can sit back and enjoy some delicious food together!