SIMPLE. FLEXIBLE.
BUILT AROUND YOU
Our Meal Plan system is designed to make your university life easier.
A smarter way to eat
at University
Starting university is a big step. You’ve got lectures to attend, friends to make, and a new life to build. That’s why our Meal Plans are designed to take the pressure off.
No shopping. No cooking. No washing up. Just great food, ready when you are.
Step one
Choose your plan
Pick the plan that suits your lifestyle and budget. Whether you want the occasional meal or unlimited access, we’ve got a plan for you:
| Plan | Meals per week | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 3 meals per week | Light eaters / top-ups |
| Silver | 7 meals per week | One meal a day |
| Gold | 14 meals per week | Two meals a day |
| Platinum | Unlimited | Complete convenience |
You can use your plan at any of our six dining venues across campus.
Step two
one swipe = one meal
Your university ID card is your meal pass. Just swipe it at the counter and enjoy your meal. No cash, no hassle. Each swipe gives you access to a full meal, including hot drinks and desserts at most locations.
Step three
eat when you want
Our dining halls are open from 8am to 9pm, perfect for planning your meals around your lectures and social life. It’s flexible eating that works around your schedule.
Step four
Build your perfect plate
Meals are freshly prepared by our team of professional chefs, using locally sourced, sustainable ingredients, including produce from our own university farm. Enjoy everything from world dishes to comfort food, all served buffet-style so you can build your perfect plate.
and it’s so easy to manage
Add your plan to your accommodation booking or buy online.
Allergen and nutrition info available online or via a QR code on all counters.
Plans are term-time only, valid all year, and locked at a fixed rate.
Upgrade your plan or enquire about payment terms by emailing clevercuisine@reading.ac.uk
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.
a thriving social experience
Shared dining spaces are a great way to meet friends and feel part of the community. With SIX Dining Venues across campus, there is always somewhere convenient to have breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Eat at the Square
The Dairy
St Patrick’s Dining Hall
Park Eat
Wilderness Café
Wantage Dining Hall
Hear more about meal plans with two of our first-year students and our executive chef…
Time to choose your plan
Meal Plans are available to buy through your accommodation or online from August 2025
Platinum
3 Meals a day
Unlimited
£106.40 per week
By far the most popular plan, used by around 70% of our students. In addition to all of the gold plan benefits, this plan includes 3 meals per day (21 meal swipes per week) accompanied by a hot drink with each meal.
This plan is inclusive of rooms rented in Dunsden Crescent, Wantage, and Windsor Halls.
Gold
2 Meals a day
14 Swipes a week
£81.13 per week
Popular with self-catered students, this plan is designed to cover 2 main meals of your choice per day. It consists of 14 meal swipes per week, accompanied by a hot drink with each meal.
Silver
1 Meal a day
7 Swipes a week
£48.30 per week
This plan gives you 7 meal swipes per week to cover your main meal each day, accompanied by a hot drink.
Bronze
3 Swipes a week
£22.61 per week
This plan gives you 3 meal swipes per week, accompanied by a hot drink. The plan operates as rolling credit, meaning your swipes can roll over each week, all the way up until the end of term.
Need some help choosing or paying for your plan?
Email us today: clevercuisine@reading.ac.uk