Catering Services
Welcome to Catering Services at the University of Leeds.
Catering Services runs 14 cafe's and restaurants for staff and students across campus, including the historic and popular Refectory. To find out more about us, including our outlets, promotions and meal cards please use the options on the left.
We invite staff and students to call in to see the tempting range of foods on offer and enjoy your meal in relaxed surroundings.
At Catering Services we are committed to giving our customers the best possible experience, read our customer promise (PDF).
Latest News and Offers >>>
>>> TEMPORARY CLOSURE- STAFF CENTRE (Level 9, Cafe Area) 1st June- 3rd September.
We are proud to support Olympic training camp activity at the University of Leeds during June, July and August.
The Staff Centre (Level 9) will be used as part of this Olympic training camp activity and consequently will be closed from 1st June 2012 until 3rd September 2012.
Your closest alternative venues are Maths Cafe (Level 10 EC Stoner) and the Refectory on the main University precinct next to the Students Union.
Please accept our apologies for any disruption this may cause. Thank you for your valued custom and co-operation.
>>> Get a Refresh card, get a discount! Our new Refresh card gives you 10% off selected items at all University outlets.
>>> NEW!! Enjoy authentic Asian Street Food at the Refectory? Find out more by visiting our Refectory page.
>>> Congratulations to Claire Bates, this week's Refresh Loyalty Card winner! Claire wins a Refresh Card with a value of £10 already on the card, which can be spent in any of our catering outlets. Find out more about the Refresh Loyalty Card.
>>> What else? Visit our promotions and events page.
Balanced Lifestyle Choice
Catering Services are committed to offering balanced lifestyle choices:
• Giving our customers access to information to make informed decisions when selecting foods for their chosen lifestyle
• Provide a wide variety and choice of wholesome, healthy and enjoyable offers
• Work with our suppliers to ensure they share our commitment at all times
• We are committed to providing a variety of Fairtrade offers, ensuring the University of Leeds remains a Fairtrade University
• Ensure sustainability wherever possible, using biodegradable and recyclable products
Our philosophy is to serve great tasting food that's also good for you. For more information on Balanced Lifestyle Choices, and an explanation of each of the symbols shown on the menus, download our pdf.
Food for the Brain
Leeds is only the second University in England to have been awarded 'Food for the Brain' accreditation.
To find out more about Food for the Brain accreditation and brain-boosting facts click here.
Meal Cards
Catering Services operate two meal cards; the Meal Plan card and the Refresh card.
Meal Plan Card
The Meal Plan card is for catered residents and allows its users to obtain meals in the Refectory. Catered residents will be issued with a card shortly after you move in. It is your personal card and is not transferable, please do not attempt to lend it to anyone. More information can be found here.
Refresh Card
All students at the University may obtain a Catering Refresh Card which will allow them to buy food and drink from any University catering outlet on campus without the need for cash. "Ecash" can be loaded on to your card either by you, or by anyone to whom you give your student number, with a credit or debit card over the internet. Further details can be found here.
Promotions
Find out about our latest promotions and offers.