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Welcome week

During welcome week, enjoy special offers, events and activities across our food, drink and shopping outletsLink opens in a new window. Take the time to explore the campus, grab a drink with friends, browse Rootes Grocery Store or check out some of the other amenities we have to offer here at the University of Warwick.

Café Safari

Explore our whole campus and be entered into a prize draw.


Market Day

Delicious street food every Wednesday during term time.


Dessert Cafe

Treat yourself to something sweet during Welcome Week.


Follow us

Follow the Warwick Food and Drink Instagram accounts for exclusive offers, giveaways and updates throughout Welcome Week and the rest of the year.

@warwickfoodgroup

Café Safari

Explore the campus on a Cafe Safari. Visit our outlets to win prizes.

How it works:

Pick up your Cafe Safari cards from the outlets included in this promotion.

  1. Visit 6 different Warwick Food Group outlets to get 6 stamps and be entered into a prize draw to win 1 of 3 vouchers to spend in our outlets £50 / £100 / £150
  2. Follow our Instagram account @warwickfoodgroup to find details of our £200 voucher giveaway.
  3. Check the Instagram every day of Welcome Week for more exclusive student competitions and giveaways.

Outlets included in this competition are: Westwood Cafe, Eatwise Test Kitchen, NAIC Cafe, Café Library, Library Coffee Bar, Cafe Oculus, Café Gibbet Hill, Café Social, District, Fusion Sports Bar, Rootes Grocery Store, spud and Red Rocket.

Cafe Safari is running 23 September - 6 October 2024.

*Terms & conditions apply

Market Day

Starts Wednesday 25 September
11am - 3pm

Join us for the food market day on Piazza from 11am.

Tempting, fresh and delicious street food. Come along and soak up the atmosphere and try something new with mouth-watering food from around the world.

You can expect burgers, noodles, cookies, pizza and much much more.

Dessert Café

Drop by our delicious dessert café to socialise and to grab a sweet treat.

Build your own crumble, waffles, brownies, cookies & more.

    Sunday 22 September - 5.00pm

    Thursday 26 September - 6.00pm

    Café OculusLink opens in a new window

    Eat & drink

    Discover all the food and drink outlets across campus including a range of cafes and food trucks located across campus as well as Fusion Sports Bar located on the Piazza in the Rootes Building.

    Eatwise

    Mindful food for thriving minds

    We've also launched Eatwise which is the new approach we are taking to food and drink on campus. The new approach will mean delicious, seasonal food, freshly made on campus and locally sourced where possible. Our aim is to feed the mind as well as the body. Experience Eatwise at the following outlets: Eatwise Test Kitchen, District, Westwood Café and Café Gibbet Hill.


    More outlets to discover

    You'll also find some well known names across campus including Pret a Manger, Caffe Nero and Benugo.

    Check out some of fantastic offers from Benugo:

    50% off takeaway pizzas

    Offer valid from:

    23 September - 27 October 2024.

    T&Cs. Bring your voucher from the Welcome Week magazine to redeem this offer.

    FREE beer or soft drink

    Get a free beer or soft drink when you buy a Benugo burger.

    Offer valid from:

    23 September - 27 October 2024.

    T&Cs. Mocktail are not included in this offer. Hot beverages are included.


    Find us at...

    The Warwick Food Group team will be at the following events during Welcome Week. Pop by to find out more about the food outlets on campus.

    Sports & Societies Fair

    Visit our food truck to buy your Eatwise taster box, to sample some of the delicious food made on campus .

    Tuesday 24 September - Thursday 26 September

    10am - 5pm

    Sports and Wellness HubLink opens in a new window

    Living at University Fair

    Come down to the Oculus to find out more about food and drink on campus. Spin the wheel to win prizes!.

    Monday 23 September

    1pm-5pm

    The OculusLink opens in a new window


    Rootes Grocery Store

    Rootes Grocery Store is our central campus one stop shop for all your essential items. The award-winning retailer has everything you need to refuel during a busy day of studying as well as some useful amenities to help with day-to-day life.

    Food ranges include:

    • Authentic, international food & products
    • Freshly baked bread and produce
    • Meal deals and sandwiches
    • Wines, spirits, ciders and beers

    Other products:

    • Toiletries
    • Stationery and greetings cards
    • Household products and everyday essentials

    Other amenities available:

    • Post Office
    • Costa Express machine
    • Food donation drop-off point
    • Cash machine
    • University of Warwick branded merchandise


    Wear Warwick

    Shop the official University of Warwick merchandise onlineLink opens in a new window or in Rootes Grocery Store.


    The Finery

    You'll find The Finery, a modern, inclusive barber shop and salon in the SU Atrium. Our experienced and friendly team cater for Warwick’s staff, students and locals with a range of services, including barber services, hairdressing, colour services and facials and beard grooming.

    Student discount available every Tuesday and Wednesday. Please bring your ID.

    You can book online or in the shop, where the team will be happy to chat to you.


    Please Note:

    We reserve the right to alter or withdraw offers at any time without notice.

    Some of the images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.


    Terms & Conditions

    The giveaway contest is open to participants who meet the following criteria:

    1. Reside in the United Kingdom. Are 18 years of age or older.
    2. To enter, participants must follow the instructions outlined in the contest post on @warwickfoodgroup Instagram. Entry requirements may include liking, sharing, following, or tagging friends. Entries complete or submitted after the deadline will be disqualified.

    3. The giveaway contest starts on 23rd September 2024 and ends on 7th October 2024 at 09.00am. Only entries submitted before the deadline will be considered.

    4. Prize: The winner will receive £200 in vouchers to be redeemed in Warwick Food Group outlets (Westwood Cafe, Eatwise Test Kitchen, NAIC Cafe, Café Library, Library Coffee Bar, Cafe Oculus, Café Gibbet Hill, Café Social, District, Fusion Sports Bar, Rootes Grocery Store, spud and Red Rocket.)

    5. The prize is non-transferable, and there will be no cash alternatives to it.

    6. Winner Selection: The winner will be selected randomly from all eligible entries by the deadline. The winner will be notified by Instagram direct message within 3 days after the deadline. If the winner does not respond within 7 days, another winner will be selected.