The Food & Dining team at Lancaster University are committed to delivering an exciting variety of food with passion and purpose to enhance the student, staff and visitor experience. Food that is tasty, sustainable and affordable to the University community. The team works closely with their suppliers to improve on sustainability and reduction of packaging used.
Sustainable food policy
We are committed to sourcing and providing food and drink produced to the highest environmental, social and economic standards. Find out more about our policy on suppliers and how we source high quality, local produce where possible.
Sustainable food policyPlant-based food
Lancaster University is committed to improving the availability and range of plant-based food options across campus. All our University-owned outlets offer a vegetarian and vegan option and the cafes have many plant-based, gluten-free and low-sugar options.
Cafés and Restaurants
Food Projects
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Pre-School allotment
In April 2024, the Lancaster University Pre-School Centre on campus created an allotment on the veranda at the rear of the building. They repurposed old containers and tyres to use as planters and are growing strawberries, carrots, garlic, potatoes, peas, runner beans, beetroot, courgettes, tomatoes, and a variety of herbs. They use the space to teach the children about composting, plants and growing food.
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ECOHub
The ECOHub is a secluded 4000m2 nature-based garden on South West Campus, with a focus on sustainable agricultural production, used by student societies and some of our Lancaster Environment Centre teaching modules. Boasting some 40 raised planting beds, a fruit tree orchard, and soft fruits.
Beehives
The ECOHub allotment area hosts beehives that are looked after by staff volunteers. Each year the bees produce delicious honey, that is sold in the ReStore Lancaster shop on campus.
EcoEats
EcoEats is a student-led project that aims to teach students cooking skills, and food sustainability and help with the cost of living crisis, by focusing on healthy, nutritious meals on a budget. It features regular cooking classes, food events, and student socials throughout the year.
Water
We're committed to making free drinking water accessible for students and staff and we have a number of water fountains across campus. By adding more fountains, we are hoping to reduce single-use plastic on campus.
Water fountains map