Catering

Students serving themselves food from a buffet

Catering by Chartwells

The Catering at I-House is provided by Chartwells, which is part of the Compass Group. All dietary requirements are catered for including health, religious, lifestyle or other. The menus follow Chartwells’ nutritious dining to help support academic achievement at the highest levels.

Our catering meets all registered dietary requirements. Please ensure that you have advised the Office, so the requirements are recorded. We cannot guarantee that the meals meet all Resident preferences, which are different to a dietary requirement. We provide catered meals; however, they are not unlimited in their serving sizes.

Breakfast

7.30 am - 10.30 am - Monday to Saturday
9 am to 11 am - Sunday brunch

Continental breakfast: is served daily (cereal, toast, yoghurt, and fruit options) 

Hot breakfast: is served on - Monday, Wednesday, Friday and on Sunday Brunch (this menu changes slightly, for variety over these days) 

The Coffee machine and juice are available, only during breakfast service.

Continental and Hot Breakfast is served during Brunch.

Dinner

Daily - 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm

During the Dinner service, the protein option is served to Residents by our Chef or Catering Assistants. There is one protein serving (200g) available to Residents, or they may select 2 protein options, which are then halved in size. Options for sides - vegetables, salad and carbohydrates are self-serve. Desserts are provided on alternate Dinner Services. During this service, water and cordial are available.

*Coffee mugs/cups are not provided in the Dining Hall, please bring your own to meals.

  • Food must be eaten in the Dining Hall in compliance with safe food handling practices
  • Do not remove plates or cutlery from the Dining Hall
  • Clothing and shoes must be worn at all times
  • Please be respectful to staff and residents

If you are unable to attend the Dinner Service because you have class or a shift at your job, you can pre-order a Late Meal. Please note that these are the only reasons that you can request a Late Meal.

To order a Late Meal, see the station in the Dining Hall. Complete the sticker with your name, room number and meal preference. The deadline for Late Meal requests is 3 pm, and requests after this time will not be accepted. To collect your meal, please see the Community Assistant at the I-House Office. All meals are required to be eaten in the Dining Hall.

Residents are responsible for the catering of their lunches and any snacks, outside of the meals provided by Chartwells.

Chartwell's welcomes respectful and constructive feedback, and may be done by the following:

  • The Chartwell's Feedback book which is located by the plates in the Dining Hall
  • By discussion with the student representatives of our Café Club
  • With the Chartwells Catering Manager, appointments can be arranged by the l-House Manager