The Mini Flex Meal Plan is ideal for commuting students who live off campus.
Available Monday to Friday, the plan is designed for those who need meals during the day but not on weekends or evenings.
By opting for the Mini Flex Plan, you can save up to a 1/3 by purchasing meals in advance, giving you more value for money.
With £6 per day at your disposal, enjoy the freedom to dine whenever and wherever you please.
So, say goodbye to meal planning stress and hello to convenient, cost-effective eating!
You can use your Mini 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.
The Mini Flex Meal Plan costs £604 for the whole academic year.
It is designed to be used Monday to Friday during term time (excluding bank holidays). In total, that is 151 days.
Students with a Mini Flex Meal Plan receive an allowance of £6 a day to spend on food and drink.
If you multiply £6 by 151 days, you'll notice this comes to £906. However, we apply a 33% discount, so you only pay £604.
In other words - pay £4 per day, get £6 to spend!
£6 allowance x 151 days = £906
(Apply 33% discount)
Total: £604
You will receive an allowance of £6 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 £6 Mini 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 £6 daily allowance as and when you like throughout the day. Once you’ve spent your £6, you will not have any funds until the next day.
The Mini Flex Meal Plan is loaded automatically onto your KentOne card (student ID card). When purchasing a meal, simply tap your KentOne card on the reader at the till and your allowance will be deducted.
If a meal costs more than £6, you will need to pay the remaining difference yourself.
Please note: Kent is a cashless campus; we are unable to accept banknotes and coins. Students can purchase goods using debit/credit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, KentOne card credit, etc
Please ensure you have read and understood the Terms and Conditions before purchasing the Mini Flex Meal Plan.
You can spend your Flex allowance in any of the following restaurants, cafés, and bars:
Hut 8 (Turing College)
Rutherford Dining Hall (Rutherford College)
Mungo's (Eliot College)
K-Bar (Keynes College)
Sibson Café (Sibson)
Dolche Vita (Keynes College)
Gulbenkian Café (Gulbenkian Arts Centre)
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.
You will receive an allowance of £6 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 £6 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 £6 daily allowance as and when you like throughout the day. Once you’ve spent your £6, you will not have any funds until the next day.
The Mini Flex Meal Plan is loaded automatically onto your KentOne card (student ID card). When purchasing a meal, simply tap your KentOne card on the reader at the till and your allowance will be deducted.
If a meal costs more than £6, you will need to pay the remaining difference yourself.
The Mini Flex Meal Plan can only be purchased online from The University of Kent Online Store. We are unable to accept cash or bank transfer.
We cater for food allergies, intolerances, special diets, and religious diets (halal, kosher, etc.)
Please speak to a member of staff before placing your order to discuss any dietary requirements.
Our priority is to ensure customers with food allergies and intolerances have accurate information which enables them to make safe food choices.
Allergen information is published online here so customers can make an informed decision before they dine with us.
If you have any questions regarding dietary requirements or food allergies, or wish to discuss your needs with our Health and Safety Advisor please contact catering@kent.ac.uk
Unused allowance cannot be transferred, refunded, or rolled over to another day.
Yes! You will be able to buy the Mini Flex Meal Plan if you're arriving in January 2024. More details will be published in December 2023.
If you have provided us with incorrect details, please email kentone@kent.ac.uk with your name, order number, and correct details.
If you are experiencing problems with your Mini Flex Meal Plan, please email kentone@kent.ac.uk. The team will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
If the matter is particularly urgent, please ring +44 (0)1227 827434.
If you have lost your KentOne student ID card, you will need to order a replacement KentOne card online. Doing this as soon as possible will reduce the chance of others using it. There might be a fee for a replacement card. For further enquiries, please email lostcards@kent.ac.uk .
Any credit on your card will be transferred over to your replacement card.
Lost fobs should be reported to your College Reception. Once reported, the lost fob will be blocked for all future use. Replacement fobs will be issued with the last known balance (as per system records). There might be a fee for a replacement fob.
You may cancel your Flex Meal Plan at any time within the 14-day cooling-off period. During the 14 days, you can cancel for any reason and get your money back for any unused tokens. Your cooling-off period begins the day after you start using the Flex Meal Plan.
Cancellations after the 14-day cooling-off period will only be made if the University terminates the service or if you withdraw from your studies at the University.
In the event of serious injury or illness, termination of an accommodation contract, or other exceptional circumstances, a refund may be given at the sole discretion of the University.
To exercise your right of cancellation, you must give written notice to us at catering@kent.ac.uk
Refunds will be processed via the same method used by you to purchase the Flex Meal Plan.
