How we cater for everyone

Posted 5 months ago

Allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements

We are committed to ensuring that the food we serve meets your individual needs.

We make every effort to accommodate everyone and aim to provide high-quality products and offer choice, value and variety. Here's a list of the diet options available on campus. 

There is a wide range of veggie options available in all of our outlets. All restaurants have at least one vegetarian option every day and sandwiches, wraps and snacks are readily available in our cafés. 


Make sure to check out our fully vegan and vegetarian eatery, The Shaw Café

Vegan meals and options are available in some outlets and restaurants. The Shaw Café is our fully vegan and vegetarian outlet where you can find delicious plant-based dishes. 


If you need any more guidance please ask a member of staff..


Accredited halal/kosher meals can be accommodated in selected restaurants. Halal meat sandwiches and wraps are available in our cafés, and we have a halal chicken street food counter in the Fourth Floor Restaurant
Dairy-free milk substitutes are available in all of our outlets at no extra cost. 
Gluten-free options are available in most outlets, please ask staff for assistance. 

There is a wide range of food offered across campus, including low-fat, nutritious and organic options. Each outlet sells various healthy dishes and all offer salads, vegetables, fresh fruit and choices of protein. 


We try whenever possible to promote healthy eating and regularly hold 'Feel Good Food Days' which promote reduced meat menus. 

We actively promote Fairtrade products. Tea, coffee and sugar in all of our catering outlets is ethically traded and Fairtrade refreshments are served at all conferences and events. 


For more information, read all about sustainable food at LSE

If you have an allergy

Our catering staff are trained on the regulations on food labelling so allergen information can be found on all of our packaged goods and is readily available for all in-house prepared options.

If there is a specific ingredient that you need to avoid for any reason, please speak to the duty manager of the outlet who will assist you. 

Our kitchen handle a wide variety of ingredients and food stuffs, so we can't provide any meals that are totally allergen free. 

If you have any dietary requirements or want to know more, always ask a member of staff. We're here for you. 

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