Annual Catering Package
Opt for our Annual Catering Package and receive a huge 20% discount. The easiest and most affordable way to eat on campus. This is our answer to catered accommodation at Newcastle University.
What is it?
Starting university and moving out for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. If you are worried about missing your meals and lectures in university while worrying about breakfast or lunch, we have a perfect solution for you. Don’t worry about meals on campus, we have a perfect solution for you.
Introducing our Annual Catering Package– your key to enjoying delicious meals on campus without the hassle and stress. Say goodbye to the thoughts of ‘what to have for breakfast or lunch’ and the bother of meal prepping or missing out on nutritious meals. With the Annual Catering Fob, you can indulge in high-quality cuisine and beverages right on campus, allowing you to focus entirely on your studies, and quality time and save yourself 20% at the same time.
The Annual Catering Package is completely aligned with the student lifestyle. Our catering team provide a complete range of food for breakfast and lunch, with menus including a variety of choices for healthy options freeing up more time to study and pursue your passions at university.
Why choose the Annual Catering Fob?
- Value for money: Our Annual Catering Package is the most affordable way to eat on campus, perfect for students new to living away from home.
- Pay less and get more: For only £40 a week, your fob will be loaded with £50 credit each week helping you manage your budget and plan meals without worry.
- Covers two meals over five days a week: Enjoy breakfast and lunch while on campus for lectures or studying in the library, eliminating the need to return to your accommodation or shop for all your meals.
- A wide range of choices: Choose from twelve campus cafes offering a variety of options, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and halal diets.
- Frees up time: Spend less time cooking and more time studying and enjoying your university experience.
Price
The Annual Catering Package is available to purchase annually, and covers the full academic year during term time. The huge 20% discount will be applied to the value of the package upon purchase.
| Value of package | Price you pay for package with 20% discount applied | Total annual savings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual package | £1,550.00 | £1,240.00 | £310.00 |
Savings
Each week, £50.00 credit from your Annual Catering Package will be loaded onto your Fob. So whilst you have £50.00 to spend, with the 20% discount applied it only costs you £40.00 per week.
| Amount credited to Fob | Price you pay per week with 20% discount applied | Weekly savings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly allowance | £50.00 | £40.00 | £10.00 |
Where can I use it?
You can spend your allowance in any of our twelve University cafes. These are strategically spread across campus, meaning you're never far from one. None of our cafes are the same, each offering a unique menu and atmosphere.
- Atrium: exclusively for postgraduate students and staff, serving barista coffee and snacks
- Bites: made to order deli style sandwiches, jacket potatoes, salad boxes
- Business School Cafe: barista coffee, light lunches and snacks
- Catalyst: barista coffee, light lunches and sweet treats
- Chicken Shack: a selection of burgers and wraps (plant-based versions also available)
- Courtyard: a range of hot food choices including cooked breakfasts, pizza, fish and chips, Aisian Fusion at the Oishi Counter and light bites
- The Grand: barista coffee, light lunches and sweet treats
- Daysh Cafe: barista coffee, sandwiches, paninis and sweet treats
- Robinson Library Cafe: hot and cold drinks, light lunches and snacks
- Sports Cafe: Starbucks coffee, sandwiches and high-protein snacks
- Urban: made to order deli style sandwiches, jacket potatoes and light snacks
- Walton Library: barista coffee, sandwiches and light snacks
How do I purchase one?
Purchasing an Annual Catering Package is quick and easy. If you are staying in university accommodation, you'll have the option to purchase one as part of your accommodation induction through the accommodation portal. Simply click on the web store link to make the purchase. Your fob will be ready for you to collect along with your accommodation keys when you arrive, ensuring you have access to tasty food from your first day.
Not staying in University accommodation? Or decided you'd like to opt into the Annual Catering Package at a later date? Please contact our Catering Hub who will be happy to help you get one set up.
Email: catering@ncl.ac.uk
Phone: 0191 208 6363
How does it work?
You receive an allowance of £50.00 per week on your Fob. This Fob becomes your payment method and can be used to purchase any food or drink item from our twelve campus cafes. When you get to the till, instead of paying using your bank card, you scan your Fob. The cost of your item(s) will then be deducted from the £50.00 weekly balance on your account. And that's it!
Does the Annual Catering Package cater for dietary requirements?
Of course! We cater for those following a vegan, vegetarian and halal diet. You can also find a detailed allergen list here.
What happens if I lose my Fob?
If you lose your Fob, just let the friendly team at the Catering Hub know as soon as possible via catering@ncl.ac.uk or 0191 208 6363. They can then cancel your lost Fob so nobody else can use it and order you a new one. As soon as you receive this, you’ll be able to start spending your credit right away. Please note that replacement fobs will incur a fee.