Catering
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Meals for Residents Staying in Catered Accommodation
Resident students staying in catered accommodation are provided with meals as part of their contract. You will be issued with a Meal Card on your arrival at the University of Chichester, for this you will require two passport photographs. From then on your meal card is proof of payment and no meals will be given without its presentation at the till point.
If you lose your meal card you must see the Catering Manager immediately to arrange a replacement card. Any lost or damaged cards will cost £5 to replace. Please keep in mind the importance of replacing your card as soon as possible as you will be charged for meals without one. When you cease to be a resident student the card must be returned. You MUST NOT take cutlery and crockery from the dining room. If you do it will be viewed as theft and you will be subject to a charge to facilitate recovery. Your meal card is valid and can only be used at your resident Campus, unless due to academic requirements, in which case a meal transfer request form must be completed 48 hours in advance.
Residents staying in catered accommodation will be entitled to breakfast and evening meal from Monday to Friday and brunch at the weekends. Your meal entitlement for each meal is advertised on the reverse of your meal card. You may, if you wish, pay for additional items. Students living in self-catered accommodation may purchase meals as ‘cash’ customers’.
Catering Arrangements
Your Catering Service is operated by Aramark Catering, one of the largest contract caterers in the country. They provide catering for residents, day students, staff and guests of the University. On weekdays a cash service is provided on the campus at the following times:
Meal Times for Resident Students - BOC & BRC |
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| Breakfast | Mon - Fri 8:00-9:30 & 7:00-9:00 |
| Evening Meal | Mon - Fri 17:15-18:30 & 17:15 -18:45 |
| Brunch | Sat / Sun 10:30-12:00 |
Your meal entitlement is as follows:
Breakfast
- 5 items from the breakfast bar
- Toast with preserves
- A small fruit juice or medium cordial
- A small tea/coffee
Evening Meals
- A main course OR snack item from the food bar
- A portion of potato chips or rice (jacket potatoes are a snack)
- 2 portions of vegetables OR a side salad
- A portion of hot dessert with custard or cream or a cold dessert.
- A small tea/ coffee or a medium cordial.
Brunch
- Items from the breakfast bar.
- Toast with preserves.
- A small fruit juice or medium cordial.
- A small tea/coffee
There will be no catering service operating on Bank Holidays.
Food Allergies
If you suffer from a food allergy it is important that you contact the Catering Manager on campus during your first week on site.
Packed Lunches
These can be an alternative to your evening meal (Mon-Fri). You must give Aramark at least 48 hours advance notice and you must complete the packed lunch request form. On collection of your packed lunch your meal card must be handed in. To comply with the food safety legislation Aramark can only supply food on the day on which it is to be consumed.
Students Directed Study Weeks
During directed study weeks brunch will be served. Service times may be subject to alteration - which will be advertised.
Teaching Practice
Students who have to leave before breakfast is served may collect the basic items to prepare their own breakfast the evening before.
Claims for meals not taken
Rebates for any missed meals can only be given in very exceptional circumstances (for example when a student is absent on medical or compassionate grounds). In these circumstances a student should apply in writing, in advance where possible, to the Accommodation Office.
Feedback
There will be times during the year when you may wish to make comments/suggestions about your catering service. Questionnaires will be issued periodically and a Comments card will be available in the Dining Room where we welcome sensible feedback. Any feedback you have should also be discussed with your Student Hall Representative, who will then take these comments to the monthly Rep meetings. PLEASE note although we welcome these comments and suggestions they must be constructive and presented in a civil manner.