Stay Fuelled
Stay Focused
with The University of Reading’s industry-leading meal plan system.
Welcome to
Clever Cuisine
One swipe. One meal. Zero hassle.
There’s so much more to uni than meal prepping, grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning. With a Meal Plan, you’ve got one less thing to worry about, and great food every day.
One swipe = one meal
Our meal plans give you access to pre-paid meals each day
Choose from 3 to unlimited swipes per week
Covering breakfast, lunch
and dinner
Eat across six campus dining venues
You’re never far from your next meal
Buffet-style menus with lots of variety
Healthy, balanced meals with room for your favourites too
Recommended for all first-year students by the University, to help you settle in, eat well, and stay focused. Enjoy fresh, flexible dining from as little as £5.10 per meal.
WHY CHOOSE
A MEAL PLAN?
There’s so much more to university than cooking, grocery shopping and washing up. With a Meal Plan, you can eat well every day, without the stress. It’s not just about food. It’s about what food gives you back:
More time, more focus – With meals sorted, you’ve got more space to study, join a society, or just breathe. And with consistent nutrition, you’ll have the energy and focus to stay sharp through it all
Improved wellbeing – No skipped meals. No instant noodles. Just nourishing food that keeps your body and brain on track
Community & connection – Shared dining spaces make it easy to meet people, settle in faster, and feel part of campus life
Less stress – No shopping lists. No washing up. Just swipe and eat
“IT GIVES ME A SMALL TASTE OF THE WORLD.”
Art & Philosophy student, Platinum Plan
WHAT’S ON THE MENU?
Fresh, balanced, and anything but boring, our six dining venues serve up a huge variety of meals every day. All made by our team of in-house chefs using fresh, local ingredients, including beef from our own university farm.
We also cater for a wide range of dietary needs, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-friendly options, with clear labels and menus available online or via QR codes at every venue.
Homemade pizza & pasta
made daily, with bold
sauces and plenty of toppings
Fresh vegetables and salad. Build your own plates with colourful veg, grains, and dressings
Home comforts like house burgers, roast dinners, tacos, sausage & mash, and proper fish & chips
PLUS SO MUCH MORE…
Buffet-style and made from scratch, our menus change daily across venues, meaning there is always something new to try.
AND FOR PARENTS? PEACE OF MIND, SERVED DAILY
Sending your child to university is a big milestone, and naturally, you want them to settle in, make friends, and eat well.
A Meal Plan helps them do just that.
It provides structure, supports their wellbeing, and takes one big thing off their plate, and yours. Even when you’re not there, they’re looked after.
See why other parents recommend it.
