Online Sales are OPEN for Semester 2 and Exam Term 2025-26

Starting university and living away from home for the first time can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to planning meals. If you're not confident in the kitchen or want to make life easier, our pre-paid meal packages are the perfect solution.

With delicious, nutritionally balanced meals served Monday to Friday, you’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing you’re eating well, and that it’s already taken care of financially. No last-minute meal stress, no extra budgeting worries, and no panic-buying noodles when money’s tight. Just good food, sorted.

Even better? You’ll save money too, with up to 20% off the full price when you choose our Bromley by Bow Full Year package.

Meal plans aren’t just practical — they’re social too! Dining in our vibrant student spaces is a great way to meet new people, enjoy a change of scenery from your flat, and be part of a friendly and welcoming community.

What's on the menu?

• Meat and vegetarian options available daily

• Most meals are halal certified

• Fresh, hot, and cooked with care by our on-site team

The packages are available to purchase on the Queen Mary eshop, and if you have any questions, please contact the Queen Mary Food team using: qmfood@qmul.ac.uk

What dates are included?

Semester 2 ONLY - Monday to Friday:

Semester 2: 19th January – 17th April 2026 (excluding 3rd and 6th April) (63 days)

Dates for Semester 2 and Exam term Packages - Monday to Friday:

Semester 2: 19th January – 17th April 2026 (excluding 3rd and 6th April) (63 days)

Exam Term: 5th May – 29th May 2026 (excluding 25th May) (18 days)

How do I buy a package?

The packages are available to purchase on the Queen Mary eshop, for Semester 2 ONLY and for the Semester 2 and the Exam term (Semester 3) - dates covered are shown above and meals are served Monday to Friday, except on Bank Holidays as shown).

If you have any questions, please contact the Queen Mary Food team using: qmfood@qmul.ac.uk

1-Semester Packages- Semester 2 ONLY

Bow Church - 1 daily meal - lunch or supper £389.03
Bow Road - 2 daily meals - breakfast and lunch or supper £737.10
Bromley By Bow - 3 daily meals - breakfast, lunch and supper £1017.45

Semester 2 and Exam term Packages

Bow Church - 1 daily meal - lunch or supper £500.18
Bow Road - 2 daily meals - breakfast and lunch or supper £947.70
Bromley by Bow - 3 daily meals - breakfast, lunch and supper £1308.15

How does it work?

You’ll receive a digital wallet linked to your QM Food swipe card.

• You must scan your card at the till to use your meal credits.

• Your package starts on Monday and ends on Friday dinner service.

• Unused credit does not carry over to the following week.

You can miss a meal and use it later in the same week (e.g. skip lunch Tuesday, use it Wednesday), but it must be used before Friday dinner.

What type of food is included?

You can purchase any item available in food outlets operated by QM Food, but you will receive a discount only on select items.

Discounted: Breakfast, main meals and hot food produced by QM Food team

Not discounted, but can still be purchased using your allowance:

a. Packaged meals

b. Salads and sandwiches

c. Snacks and confectionery

d. Hot/cold drinks and soft drinks

What times are meals served?

Mile End

The Curve Restaurant

Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Lunch: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Dinner: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Grad Café

8:30 AM – 4 PM

Whitechapel

Nucleus Café

8:30 AM – 3 PM

What are the terms and conditions?

Before purchase, you can download the Terms and Conditions below; there are separate terms and conditions for 1-semester packages and Semester 2 and Exam Term packages. If you have any queries, please email qmfood@qmul.ac.uk

Semester 2 ONLY Terms and Conditions:

Semester 2 and Exam Term Terms and Conditions: