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.

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One swipe = one meal

Our meal plans give you access to pre-paid meals each day

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Choose from 3 to unlimited swipes per week 

Covering breakfast, lunch
and dinner

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Eat across six campus dining venues

You’re never far from your next meal

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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

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

Global favourites like Indian and Pan-Asian, think fragrant curries to wok-fried noodles and katsu bowls

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

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.