Our Ingredients

We’re proud to create honest food and drink that’s as diverse and original as our University community. We cater to as many tastes and dietary requirements as possible, championing seasonal and ethically sourced ingredients, and creating menus that can be enjoyed by all.

Our commitment

Locally sourced ingredients

We use only 100% British meat and free range eggs, Red Tractor Milk and MSC-certified seafood in our menus. We’re passionate about providing food that’s good for you and the planet, that’s why we champion sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients across all our outlets, and work with local suppliers to reduce carbon footprint.

For more information, see Food Fellows’ Food, Beverage and Retail Sustainability road map.

Meet our suppliers

The Roots and Renewal Foundation

Dr Bob Tyler is the founder of The Roots and Renewal Foundation which works with vulnerable youngsters to grow produce on an Aston allotment, helping to develop their skills and transform their lives.

200 Degrees

A Midlands-based roastery with two, much-loved coffee shops in Birmingham city centre, 200 Degrees prides itself on bringing its customers the smoothest, richest coffee around. All its green beans are ethically sourced, and many of its blends are made up of beans grown on Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. All coffee is hand-roasted for the perfect cup every time.

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Kimiko

Kimiko is a sister of the family run business Tanpopo which brings authentic Japanese flavours to the UK. Every dish has been created by a Japanese head chef which means you’re getting the true taste of Japan.

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Eat Curious

Every Eat Curious product is made from sustainably sourced plant protein, infused with key ingredients grown in their vertical farm in Northamptonshire. Powered by an onsite solar farm, Eat Curious is an AA-graded and BRC-accredited site and all products are manufactured in the UK to reduce food miles.

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Farmer Ted’s Shed

Nestled in between Hockley Heath and Henley in Arden, on the Umberslade Estate, is Farmer Ted’s Shed, home to their marvellous herd of Montbéliardes cows. Milk is gently pasteurised, and cows are well-kept and looked after.

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Mahirs Experience

Award-winning and renowned in Birmingham, Mahirs brings authentic Punjabi and South Asian flavours. Founded in 2005, Mahirs Experience sources premium sourced ingredients to create delicious traditional and contemporary dishes.

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Wild Side Preserves

Wild Side Preserves are made with foraged wild berries and fruits from canalside hedgerows. Supporting Canal & River Trust, the couple cruise on their narrow boats, The Jam Butty and Wand’ring Bark, experimenting with flavours to create tasty homemade jams and conserves.

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Clipper Tea

Fairtrade Clipper Tea was started in 1984 in a Dorset kitchen by a couple fiercely committed to ethical sourcing and natural production. Made with plant-based and biodegradable tea bags.

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Wildfarmed

Founded in France in 2018 by Andy Cato, one-half of the legendary electronic duo Groove Armada, alongside Edd Lees and George Lamb, Wildfarmed is transforming the way we think about flour and bread. This innovative company produces delicious, healthy, and regenerative flour and bread that are not only better for you but also for the planet.

Wildfarmed has pioneered its own third-party audited Regenerative Standards for arable farmers in the UK. These standards ensure that farmers who join the Wildfarmed network are committed to restoring ecosystems and eliminating the need for costly, soil-depleting chemicals.

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Halal options

Looking for halal options on campus? We offer plenty of choice across our cafés and outlets, from sandwiches, wraps, salads boxes, and much more.

Metro, University Centre

Build your own sandwich or salad bowl.

Cantina, University Centre

Build your own burrito or nachos.

Campus Infusion, University Centre

Enjoy delicious halal options at the Chicken Counter and Super Tiffin’s curry counter.

Vale Infusion, Vale Village

Enjoy delicious halal options at the Chicken Counter and other street food counters.

Café 52, Gisbert Kapp

Halal options at Super Tiffin.

Plant based options

Looking for plant-based options on campus? We offer plenty of choice across our cafés and outlets, from sandwiches, wraps, salads boxes, and much more.

Metro, University Centre

Build your own sandwich or salad bowl with plant-based options.

Cantina, University Centre

Build your own burrito or nachos with plant-based options.

Campus Infusion, University Centre

Enjoy delicious plant-based options at the Chicken Counter and Super Tiffin’s curry counter.

Vale Infusion, Vale Village

Plant-based options across all street food counters.

Café 52, Gisbert Kapp

Plant-based options at Super Tiffin’s curry counter.

Fellows Coffee Shop at the Library

Plant-based options across a range of sandwiches, wraps and salads, plus plant-based soups.

Café 1902, Business School

Plant-based options including sandwiches, wraps and salads, plus Kimiko serving sushi and Japanese plant-based curries.

Allergies

Although we have excellent food hygiene standards and keep food containing allergens away from non-allergenic food our kitchens are not a completely allergen-free environment. If you have any allergen or dietary requirement, please inform us when you confirm your order.

Find out more about how we are committed to providing sustainable food options across campus.