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The Houseplant Sale is coming back to The University of Warwick!
Don't miss this out on this once a year event!
Where: Outside the Students Union on the Piazza
Date: Wednesday 2nd - Friday 4th October 2024
Time: 10am - 7pm
Rootes Grocery Store win Food to Go Store of the Year 2024
Rootes Grocery Store has won the Food to Go Store of the Year 2024 at The Convenience Awards. Congratulations to all the team on their well deserved success at the awards!
Eatwise Test Kitchen
NOW OPEN - a new food experience at University House that’s better for customers, community and the planet. Get ready for good food with no short-cuts. Good food done right.
Godiva Bean Chilli now available at spud
To celebrate World Pulses Day we've launched a refreshed menu item with Godiva beans developed on the University of Warwick campus. This offer is available for a limited time only.
Rootes Grocery Store win Food To Go Retailer of the Year at The Bestway Awards 2023
Rootes Grocery Store scooped another win at the Bestway Awards in 2023, taking home the Food To Go Retailer of the Year award. Congratulations to manager Fabio Finocchiaro and his team.
University House Café will close on Thursday 7 December
University House Café will close on Thursday 7 December until February 2024, while it has an exciting refurb.
Red Rocket Launch!
Red Rocket is open now serving Grilled Cheese with tasty vegetarian and vegan fillings as well as Barista made coffee. Located in the computer science quadrant, Find out more here: Red Rocket at the University of Warwick | Warwick Retail
Spud Van now on campus!
We’re excited to be launching spud, our food truck offering loaded baked potatoes with a selection of delicious fresh vegetarian and vegan fillings. It is located outside Warwick Business School. Find out more here: SPUD Loaded Baked Potatoes | University of Warwick
Rootes Grocery Store manager wins national Retail Industry Award!
A huge congratulations goes to a Warwick Retail team member this week! Fabio Finocchiaro who manages Rootes Grocery Store has won at the Retail Industry Awards, leaving the evening with the Independent Store Manager of the Year accolade.
Fabio has worked for the business for over 20 years and uses his vast industry experience to lead a team of 43 who cater to the impressive University population of up to 29,000 students, as well as members of staff.
Rootes Grocery Store was also highly commended in the Food-To-Go category for independent stores.
New coffee offer in NAIC Café
Working in partnership with Starbucks, Warwick Retail is delighted to announce that NAIC Café will be serving Starbucks ‘We Proudly Serve’ range of drinks from Tuesday 1 September.
The international coffee brand was successfully launched in Library Coffee Bar earlier in the year and is part of Retail’s plan to create distinct food and drink choices around campus through a balanced mix of University-managed cafes and restaurants and popular high street brands. Since 2019 a number of high street brands are operating at campus including Pret a Manger, Caffe Nero and Aroma.
Vicki Boyd, Head of Retail Service Operations, said: “Starbucks came out as students’ number one coffee brand in recent research carried out by the University, so we know that Starbucks is a brand that students are really passionate about. After the successful trial in Library Coffee Bar, we are really looking forward to launching Starbucks much loved coffee and frappuccino offer in NAIC Cafe.”
NAIC Café is currently open Monday – Friday 8.00am – 2.00pm serving takeout only. From September the café team are planning to provide hot food and open the café so that customers can eat in as well as looking at how to reintroduce bring your own reusable cup safely.
Come and visit NAIC Café and let our friendly, trained baristas serve your favourite Starbucks drink.