Some of our accommodation requires an essential meal plan,
meaning that the cost of the plan is already built into the price of your rent.
These sites have limited cooking facilities, typically small kitchenettes
fitted with combi-ovens or microwaves, and as such are not ideal for preparing
meals. Thanks to the meal plan, you don’t have to worry about that and can
enjoy the great food in our outlets instead.
How it works
You will receive your food allowance in three instalments in
line with the start of each term. It’s up to you how you spend that money, but
on average you will have a weekly allowance of £38.50 to spend on food. You’ll
gain valuable experience in how to budget to make your money last, but if you
do run out you’ll still have the option of adding money to your account.
It will be easy for you to keep track of the money you spend
with our Meal Plan app, and with the ability to automatically top-up your card,
there’s no need to carry cash around. Other features on the app will allow you
to pre-order food for collection in selected outlets, top up your food
allowance and book your place on residence life events. Your parent/ guardian
can even top-up your allowance from home!
Where to use the meal
plan
The Meal Plan can be used in designated outlets across
campus including chi, the library café, delic!ous and more. Our wide range of
dining options means that you don’t have to rush back to Oadby for an evening
meal. You can plan ahead and eat on campus. Our food includes a range of
breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, soups, panini and hot meals, perfect for
breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Our brand new food court at the Oadby Student Village brings
a wide choice of cuisines to your doorstep every day. Our award winning
Executive Head Chef designs delicious menus to cater for all tastes and dietary
requirements. We pride ourselves on being the first ever UK university to have
Coeliac UK accreditation.
For any essential items you can also spend your food
allowance in The Village Shop, part of The Village Hub, which sells basic items
such as bread, milk and tea bags.