Value in every meal at your College canteen

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Posted 1 year ago

Wed 30 Jul, 2025 12:07 PM

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We know that heading to university is a big step, for you and your parents. That's why we take the time to make our dishes delicious, nutritious and versatile. From our grab-and-go sandwiches to sit-down hot meals, we don't compromise on taste, your health, or sustainability - and you shouldn't either.

Food is a great source of energy that helps fuel you through your studies and can be a big source of comfort, which is why we make sure you can see the value in every serving.

Here's everything you need to know about what goes into your meals in our canteens and cafés:

We only serve fresh food in our canteens. Why? Because it tasted better and has fewer artificial inputs. Our skills chefs work around the seasonality of food, using their culinary expertise to deliver highly nutritional meals that still give you all the comforting benefits of a home-cooked dish. From fresh fruit and veggies to high-quality meat, we make sure you can taste the difference in each dish.

We partner only with suppliers who share our strong ethical values. Focusing on local suppliers means our ingredients go straight from farm to plate and allows our menus to change with the seasons, so you get the freshest ingredients every day of the year.

Sourcing locally also has amazing effects that go beyond campus—including helping the environment by cutting transportation emissions and boosting local communities by encouraging employment. It's a win-win!

Working with companies like Waste Knot who rescue surplus vegetables from going to waste (which we use to create our menus and salad bar) and Wildfarmed's regenerative flour that is used in our bread and bakes, we're always taking steps forward in healing the planet. Our block-sliced cheese even comes from the oldest surviving cheddar makers in the world!

Find out more about where our food comes from.

Your health always comes first. Our menus are created to be highly nutritious and comply with strict national standards on food and nutrition that are both animal and climate-friendly. Whether you choose a hot dish off the weekly menu or head to the salad bar, you will always find well-rounded, balanced options.

We cater to a wide range of dietary requirements, including vegetarian and vegan dishes that are just as tasty. We want you to live and leave your journey with us happy and healthy.

We are committed to making sure you get the best value for your money too. Check out our daily offers and meal deals for as low as £3.30 covering breakfast and lunch, or take a look at the UAL Food and Drink Package which can help you manage your food budget throughout the week and give you access to even more discounts at College.

UAL was the first university in the UK to receive the Gold Food for Life Catering Mark and has now been awarded the Green Kitchen Standard accreditation. This guarantees that the food you're eating meets the highest industry standards for sustainability, traceability and quality.

Our staff get to know you. They care about your university experience and love to watch you grow from behind the counter. Whether you're in the canteen all the time or just once in a while, they'll always serve you with a smile and make sure you feel right at home - so don't hesitate to say hello!