My week with Meal Plan A!
No cooking, no stress and exclusive CUFoods discounts
From early morning caffeine kicks to hearty afternoon study fuel, Maria shows just how easy it is to eat well on campus without breaking the bank.
If you’re curious about how the plan works, where you can use it and how it can make your student life a whole lot easier, let’s break down everything you need to know.
What do you get with a Meal Plan?
CUFoods has a range of meal plans available, with different weekly allowances from £30 to £55 as well as exclusive discounts you can use on campus.
With Maria’s meal plan A, you could get around 6-7 hot meals per week, making it the perfect safety net if you want daily, high-quality food during the week without the stress of cooking. However, if you’re on campus more often, want to make the most of the drinks offers, hot meals and meal deals, we would recommend looking at all of the options so you can best choose one that suits your budget and needs.
Being a CUFoods Club member unlocks massive discounts too, such as:
- 20-30% off selected restaurant meals
- 10% discount off all hot drinks
- 5% off grab-and-go items, like breakfast rolls, meal deal rolls, paninis and hot boxes
- 5 credits per week to claim free end-of-day items
Where can I use it?
As you saw in Maria’s weekly vlog, you aren’t locked to just one food outlet, you can use your meal plan at any CUFoods outlet on campus. Maria visited three completely different food spots throughout the week - each with its own unique vibe and menu:
- IV Lounge: A cosy and relaxed café based on Heath Park campus featuring freshly made sandwiches, sweet treats, meal deals, barista coffee and more.
- Biosciences Cafe: Located in the heart of Cathays campus, this is a great study and refuel spot with plenty of pastries, meal deals, and hot food to enjoy, including jacket potatoes to plant-based soup.
- Julian Hodge Restaurant: Featuring a dedicated hot food counter and cafe, there’s so much to choose. Serving British classics, globally-inspired flavours and plenty of grab-and-go options, you’ll be able to satisfy any craving here.
Benefits of joining the CUFoods Club
Why should you follow Maria’s lead and get a meal plan? It all comes down to saving time, stress and money.
- No more packed lunches: meaning more time for studying and socialising.
- Effortless budgeting: easily track your food spend with a pre-loaded weekly allowance.
- Seamless app access: no cash or physical cards needed, simply download the Cardiff University Food loyalty app, log in and scan your QR code to start spending.
- Stretch your money further: enhanced discounts make food even more affordable, you could even walk away with a full meal deal - including a main, drink and snack - for less than £5!
Whether you want to save money, cut down on grocery shopping, or just enjoy great food across campus with your friends, a CUFoods meal plan is a game-changer for your university routine.
Want to eat like Maria? Find out more about CUFoods meal plans and order yours now.
