Meals at Van Mildert College.
Living in college your rental agreement includes full board, 3 meals a day during term time.
Monday – Friday:
Breakfast (8am – 9:30am)
Lunch (12:15pm – 1:30pm)
Dinner (5:45pm – 7pm)
Saturday and Sunday:
Breakfast (8am – 9:30am)
Brunch (11am – 1pm)
Dinner (5pm – 6:15pm)
The college food menu works in a 3 week rolling rota from the start of term.
During vacation time students may purchase individual meals for £3.50 (this option is also available for Livers Out during term time for those spending meal times in college).
Catering at Mildert is organised through the central university so is the same standard as any other college, however at Mildert we have a regular feedback system between the students and the catering staff to continuously improve meal quality, allowing the college to strive to cater for the wants and needs of the student body.
Packed Meals
Available during term time. Students must sign up for these at reception by 2pm the day before.
If you are a very busy person and find that you are going to miss all lunches and/or dinners there are opt out schemes available. However the catering staff try to be as accommodating as possible and it may be possible to speak to the kitchens and have a plate of food kept behind for you (within reason). If you do wish to opt out please contact the Accounts Manager in the first week of term.
There is a meal card system for ‘livers in’, you will be provided with this form of ID which allows you to take food from the servery.
Dietary Requirements
College kitchen staff will do their upmost to cater for all forms of dietary requirements. Those students who require a special diet should contact the Head Chef, first year students are advised to write to the Senior Tutors (Karen Wesson or Petra Points: vm-seniortutor@dur.ac.uk) prior to their arrival explaining their requirements.
Formals, Balls and Early Tea
Formal dinners happen on a semi-regular basis, those who are not on the formal are provided with early tea, which is normally served between 5:15 and 6:15pm (to take away) due to the dining hall being set up for formals (or for a Ball which happen once a term).
If you have any queries relating to meals in college please contact the Vice President, vp@mildert.co.uk.
