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Halls of Residence
Food in Halls
You can find full information about the University Halls of Residence catering facilities at:
Other University coffee shops and canteens
There is also a diverse range of catering outlets around the University.
For a full list of venues and what they offer please see the Catering Services website.
Langstone Student Village
There is plenty of variety and flexibility of catering options at Langstone Student Village, ranging from an eight-meal basic package (included in your part-catered Hall fee) up to a 12-meal upgrade package. You can buy the upgrade package when you arrive at Langstone Student Village.
All Langstone Student Village packages offer a Vegetarian option, and the menus are designed to provide a balanced and varied diet with the emphasis on good, wholesome food and value for money.
You can choose between a variety of meal tickets. The meal tickets are flexible so you can choose to eat when you want and save you money on the cash price. Meal tickets can be purchased at any time of the year from the restaurant. Cash payments are also accepted for all meals.
All meals are served in the restaurant located in the Village Centre. The restaurant operates a self-service system, including drinks and desserts.
Meal service times
|
Meal |
Monday to Friday |
|
Breakfast |
7.45am – 11.00pm |
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Lunch |
12.00 noon – 2.00pm |
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Evening meal |
4.45pm – 7.00pm |
|
Late evening service |
7.30pm – 9.30pm |
|
Meal |
Weekends and Bank Holidays |
|
Brunch |
10.00am – 3.00pm |
Late meals can be provided by prior arrangement with the Chef on duty. This applies only when you are unable to come to the above meal times due to field trips or course timetabling difficulties.
Please remember that Halls of Residence will NOT provide any meals during official University vacation periods.
Breakfast
The breakfast menu usually provides a choice of cereals as well as traditional favourites such as egg, bacon, sausage, beans and toast. Fresh fruit and yoghurt are also available.
Lunch/Dinner
The lunch/dinner menu will vary daily and usually consists of a choice from two main hot courses plus one vegetarian option or a healthy eating option, accompanied by a choice of potatoes, pasta, vegetables, and so on.
Special dietary requirements
If you have any special dietary requirements, please contact Paul Rixon, Assistant Hall Manager (Catering) to discuss them BEFORE you arrive in Halls of Residence.
E: paul.rixon@port.ac.uk
Self-catering facilities in Langstone Student Village
QEQM Hall
This is a part-catered Hall and the kitchenettes are only suitable for preparing light meals and snacks. Each kitchenette is equipped with a fridge/freezer, microwave, mini oven with hob, and a kettle. Students using this facility must provide their own cooking and eating utensils.
Langstone Flats and Trust Hall
These are self-catered accommodations and will have a shared kitchen facility but students must provide their own food, cooking, and eating utensils. Each kitchen has an oven, hob, two fridge/freezers, microwave, and a food preparation and seating area.
Each student is given a cupboard to store food, utensils, crockery, and cutlery. You will share the refrigerator with other students but usually each group agree to have their own or part of a shelf for their fresh items. Students should also provide tea towels and washing up equipment.
All students using shared facilities must keep appliances such as cookers and fridges clean. After using the kitchen, please leave it as you would wish to find it.
You must clean the dining area after use and take with you your dining utensils so other students can use the room if they wish.
Rees Hall and Burell House
Rees Hall and Burrell House offer an all-inclusive meal package (term-time only) consisting of 14 meals per week. There is a wide variety of meals choices offered at every sitting, including Vegetarian options.
All meals for Rees Hall and Burrell House are served in the dining room at Rees Hall.
Breakfast
The breakfast menu usually provides a choice of cereals as well as traditional favourites such as egg, bacon, sausage, beans and toast. Fresh fruit and yoghurt are also available.
Lunch/Dinner
The lunch/dinner menu will vary daily and usually consists of a choice from two main hot courses plus one vegetarian option or a healthy eating option accompanied by a choice of potatoes, pasta, vegetables, and so on.
Meal service times
|
Meal |
Monday to Friday |
Weekends and Bank Holidays |
|
Breakfast |
8.00am – 9.30am |
9.00am – 9.30am (cereals/toast) |
|
Lunch |
Not available |
1.00pm – 3.00pm |
|
Dinner |
4.45pm – 6.45pm |
Not available |
The dining room operates a self-service system that includes drinks and desserts.
Late meals can be provided by arrangement with the chef on duty. These facilities are to be used when you are unable to make the above meal times due to field trips or course timetabling difficulties.
Please remember that Halls of Residence will NOT provide any meals during official University vacation periods.
Special dietary requirements
If you have any special dietary requirements, please contact Andy Thompson, Chef Manager to discuss them BEFORE you arrive in Halls of Residence.
E: andy.thompson@port.ac.uk
Self-catering facilities
Rees Hall has utility pantries equipped with microwaves and kettles that can be used for drinks and snacks.
Burrell House is provided with the same, except these also contain a cooker.
Please note that kitchens are open between 6.00am and 11.30pm every day. Out of these hours, kitchens are locked for health and safety reasons.
Recipes
At www.studentcooking.tv you can find how to cook tasty,, nutritious meals on a budget, while understanding the limitations of a student kitchen.
You can search for recipes, see your friends in videos, upload videos of your own culinary delights (or maybe your friends' disasters) and talk about the issues regarding food that matter to you.
It is made by students from the University of Portsmouth as well as students from other UK universities in their respective pages.
You can also find plenty of recipes for a student budget at www.studentrecipes.co.uk.
