Kent has four different accommodation locations, which all include the Flex Meal Plan; Keynes College, Becket Court, and Eliot College and Rutherford College.
Free up more time for your studies and social life, with our grab-and-go options, or just take the pressure off having to cook for yourself. Our included Flex Meal Plan is ideal for students who wish to enjoy tasty, high-quality meals, hassle-free.
If you live in self-catered accommodation but would rather not cook for yourself, you can add the Flex Meal Plan as an optional extra to your accommodation package.
All students living in Becket Court, Eliot College, Rutherford College or Keynes College (blocks F,G,H and I) will be given £12 daily credit to spend on food and drink (term time only). This can be used in 7 of the Kent-run catering outlets on the Canterbury campus giving you the freedom to choose whatever you want to eat, whenever you want to eat it.
Students living in accommodation with an included Flex Meal Plan also have access to a communal kitchenette which can be used to prepare drinks and snacks whenever you like.
The £12 credit renews each day. Any unused balance from the previous day cannot be refunded or carried over to the next.
Where can I use it?
You can use your Flex allowance at the following restaurants, cafés, and bars:
You will also have the opportunity to use your Flex allowance at street food vans, pop-up food stalls, and special events run by the University of Kent. Details of these will be published on our website and social media.
All information about the Flex Meal Plan is included within the terms and conditions.
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2023/24 FAQs
Your Flex Meal Plan will be linked to your accommodation fob. When you are claiming your meals, you will need to have your fob with you so it can be scanned at the till by a member of staff. You may also be asked for your KentOne card as proof of student ID, so it’s a good idea to keep this on you as well.
Lost fobs should be reported to your college reception. Full information on what to do when you lose your fob is available online, but you will be issued with a temporary fob so you can collect your meals without interruption. Lost fobs will no longer work once they are replaced and the replacement fob will be issued with the last known balance (as per system records). Please be aware there is a charge for a replacement fob.
Allergen information is available for every single dish. We also cater for special diets and are happy to discuss your dietary requirements with you. Please discuss your needs with a supervisor or senior chef, or email us at catering@kent.ac.uk
You will receive an allowance of £12 a day to spend on food and drink. This allowance can be used in any of the 7 participating restaurants, bars, and cafés on campus.
The £12 Flex allowance renews each day. Any unused balance from the previous day cannot be refunded or carried over to the next.
You can spend your £12 daily allowance as and when you like throughout the day. Once you’ve spent your £12, you will not have any funds until the next day.
If a meal costs more than £12, you will need to pay the remaining difference yourself.
Your later arrival date will have been factored into the cost of your accommodation so that you will only be paying for the time you are living on campus.
If you have/want to opt into the Flex Meal Plan there is the option to join at the start of the year in September or in January at a reduced rate.
You can use your Flex allowance at the following restaurants, cafés, and bars:
You will also have the opportunity to use your Flex allowance at street food vans, pop-up food stalls, and special events run by the University of Kent. Details of these will be published on our website and social media.
Yes, if you live in self-catered accommodation but would rather not cook for yourself, you can add the Flex Meal Plan as an optional extra to your accommodation package.
