Please read and carefully consider the Freedom Eats Terms & Conditions before signing up to the scheme.
What is Freedom Eats?
Freedom Eats is a pre-paid student dining scheme that offers significant savings of up to 50% on food and drink in participating outlets.
The scheme gives you the same benefits and food options as students who have chosen Catered Accommodation, however, you have the flexibility of living on or off campus and the choice of five University owned outlets to dine in.
Places to eat
The scheme allows you the option to pay in advance for meals at The Marketplace, Barkers, The Deli, HIVE, and The Mill (Fylde Bar). We source local ingredients wherever possible, to make a variety of fresh and nutritionally balanced meals, including vegetarian and vegan options.
Pricing
Opt for a weekly or termly plan that suits you. Choose from one, two or three meals per weekday, or extend this to include weekends with Freedom Eats+.
Use the tabs below to view Freedom Eats and Freedom Eats+ price plans.
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The Freedom Eats plan covers five days per week from Monday to Friday. You can view outlet opening times on the Outlet Portal.
| 1 meal per day | 2 meals per day | 3 meals per day* | |
| 1 week | £32.75 | £63.50 | £92.25 |
| 1 term | £320 | £635 | £930** |
| 2 terms | £600 | £1,189 | £1,761** |
| 3 terms | £880 | £1,752 | £2,581** |
*Free tea and filter coffee is included in this plan.
**This plan is available to purchase when applying for your University accommodation.
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The Freedom Eats+ plan covers seven days per week from Monday to Sunday. Please note, some University outlets may be closed on Saturday and Sunday. You can view outlet opening times on the Outlet Portal.
| 1 meal per day | 2 meals per day | 3 meals per day* | |
| 1 week | £45.85 | £88.90 | £129.15 |
| 1 term | £448 | £882 | £1,293** |
| 2 terms | £835 | £1,661 | £2,448** |
| 3 terms | £1,220 | £2,431 | £3,545** |
*Free tea and filter coffee is included in this plan.
**This plan is available to purchase when applying for your University accommodation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why should I sign up to the Freedom Eats scheme?
Signing up for the Freedom Eats scheme offers lots of benefits including termly prices starting from less than £30 per week, which can save you up to 50% off standard food and drink prices.
Being part of the scheme ensures you’ll get at least one nutritious meal every weekday. The added convenience of not having to plan, budget for fresh meals or worry about washing up is particularly handy during busy times such as revision and exam periods or when you first arrive at University.
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Where can I use Freedom Eats?
You have the flexibility to dine in five different on-campus outlets: The Marketplace, Barkers, The Deli, HIVE, and The Mill (Fylde Bar).
All menu items at The Marketplace are included in the dining scheme. For all other outlets, look out for the Freedom Eats logo on their menus to find out which items are covered by the scheme.
Visit the Bars, Cafes & Restaurants webpage to view a full list of outlets on campus including those included in the scheme. From here you can view menus and opening times.
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How do I pay for my food and drink once I have signed up to the scheme?
Your chosen plan will be loaded on to your University card. To pay for your food and drink, present your card and swipe it at the till point in participating outlets.
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What if I have special dietary requirements?
Our outlets cater for most dietary requirements and allergens. If you have specific concerns or questions, please get in touch with the Catering team at eat@lancaster.ac.uk or speak to a staff member in any of our outlets, who will be happy to assist you.
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What happens if I miss a meal?
If a meal is missed, it cannot be carried over or transferred to the next day.
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Is alcohol included in the scheme?
No, the Freedom Eats scheme does not include alcohol.