Sample Menus

Take a look at some sample menus provided by Gather & Gather to get an idea of the delicious food options you can expect in UCL's catered halls.

Sample Menu Week 1

Monday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Grilled Halloumi, Sweet Potato, Homemade Flatbread, Toasted Corn Salsa
Vegan	Broccoli, Tofu & Aubergine Thai Yellow Curry, Steamed Rice, Raw Asian Slaw
Main/Traditional	N/A
Street Food	Lamb, Mint & Apricot Koftas, Toasted Wholemeal Pitta, Chilli Yoghurt, Tabbouleh Salad
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Winter Greens, Burnt Spring Onion Dressing & Pickled Red Chilli Gem lettuce ceasar salad with chilli croutons grated parmesan cheese
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Tuesday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Mediterranean Vegetable, Spinach & Ricotta Lasagne, Toasted Garlic Ciabatta
Vegan	Cauliflower, Squash & Chickpea Tagine, Tabbouleh, Coconut Yoghurt
Main/Traditional	Salmon & Smoked Haddock Fishcake, Free Range Poached Egg, Shaved Fennel Salad
Street Food	N/A
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Kohlrabi Slaw, Avocado Cream & Dried Cranberries  Stem broccoli and kale salad with grain mustard dressing
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Wednesday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Red Pepper, Feta Cheese, Roquette & Basil Frittata, Steamed Fine Beans
Vegan	Swarm Chestnut & Oyster Mushroom Kebab, Pickled Onion & Chillies & Chips
Main/Traditional	N/A
Street Food	Pork Belly, Soy Egg, Rice Noodle and Pak Choi Ramen
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Chick pea tabbouleh with minted sour cream dressing Roasted Cauliflower, Cherry Tomato & Preserved Lemon
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Thursday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Roasted Root Vegetable, Goats Cheese & Thyme Wellington, Steamed Greens
Vegan	Beetroot & Chickpea Burger, Toasted Bun, Vegan Mayo, Avocado & Sweet Potato Fries
Main/Traditional	Butter Chicken, Masala Sauce, Basmati Rice, Roti Bread, Onion & Coriander Bhaji
Street Food	N/A
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Slow Roasted Heritage Beets, Crème Fraiche & Pickled Onions Greek lahanosalata salad with yoghurt fennel dressing
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Friday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Roasted Squash, Sage & Garden Pea Risotto, Shaved Parmesan, Green Salad
Vegan	Chargrilled Pepper, Vegan Cheese, Black Olive & Baby Spinach Pizza, Green Salad
Main/Traditional	N/A
Street Food	Catch of the day, Chunky Chips, Garden or Mushy Peas, Homemade Tartare, Lemon
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Roasted Squash, Apple, Blue Cheese Dressing, Pickled Walnuts Braised red cabbage with apple puree and mixed herb topping
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Saturday & Sunday Brunch

Brunch	Pastries and Muffins
Weekend Vegan Special	Avocado on toast with smashed chickpeas, spring onion, toasted sesame seeds
Weekend Vegetarian Special	Vegan Weekend Special Spiced sweet potato & tofu burrito
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Sample Menu Week 2

Monday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Tender stem Broccoli, Rice Noodle, Shitake Mushroom & Sesame Stir Fry, Crispy Tofu
Vegan	Vegan Macaroni Cheese, Leek, Baby Spinach Bake, Dressed Baby Gem & Cherry Tomato Salad
Main/Traditional	N/A
Street Food	Lamb Keema Curry, Naan Bread, Carrot Pickle, Rice, Mint & Coriander Chutney, Bombay Potatoes
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Roasted Aubergine, Shredded Radish, Oregano & Mint Winter Greens, Burnt Spring Onion Dressing & Pickled Red Chilli
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Tuesday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Pulled Jackfruit & Sweet Potato Tacos, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Black Beans, Burnt Corn Cob
Vegan	Rose Harissa Roasted Cauliflower Steak, Mint Tabbouleh, Pomegranate Coconut Yoghurt, Roasted Squash
Main/Traditional	Meat Feast Pizza, Pepperoni, Spicy Beef, Mushroom, Green pepper & Grilled Chicken, Mixed Salad
Street Food	N/A
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Miso Dressed Charred Broccoli, Shitake Mushroom & Tarragon Kohlrabi Slaw, Avocado Cream & Dried Cranberries
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Wednesday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Macaroni Cheese Burger, Sriracha Sauce, Cos Lettuce, Brioche Bun & French Fries
Vegan	Quinoa Falafel Buda Bowl, Lemon & Chilli Dressing, Edamame, Pickled Cabbage, Crispy Tofu
Main/Traditional	N/A
Street Food	Crispy Chicken Katsu Curry, Steamed Chinese Cabbage & Pak Choi, Long Grain Rice,
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Tabbouleh, Fresh Mint, Caramelised Lemon & Red Quinoa Roasted Cauliflower, Cherry Tomato & Preserved Lemon
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Thursday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Cajun Spiced Vegetable, Black Bean & Cheddar Quesadilla, Tomato Salsa, Guacamole & Rice
Vegan	Spiced Jackfruit Burger, Vegan Bun Kale and avocado slaw, Lime Vegan Mayo, Sweet Potato Fries
Main/Traditional	Cumberland Sausages, Caramelised Red Onion Gravy, Creamy Maris Piper Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Leeks
Street Food	N/A
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Vegan Toasted Yeast & Almond Savoy Cabbage Slaw Slow Roasted Heritage Beets, Crème Fraiche & Pickled Onions
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Friday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Buffalo Mozzarella, Roquette, Tomato & Roasted Pepper Pizza, Mixed Green Salad
Vegan	Pak Choi, Beansprout, Shitake Mushroom & Crispy Chili Tofu Ramen, Kimchi Slaw
Main/Traditional	N/A
Street Food	Catch of the day Chunky, Chips Mushy or Garden Peas, Homemade Tartare, Lemon Wedges
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Shaved Fennel, Sumac, Orange & Burnt Feta Cheese  Roasted Squash, Apple, Blue Cheese Dressing, Pickled Walnuts
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Saturday & Sunday Brunch

Brunch	Pastries & Muffins
Vegan Weekend Special	Veggie mince spaghetti bolognaise with vegan cheese
	Beetroot and sweet potato burger spicy salsa wedges
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Sample Menu Week 3

Monday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Roasted vegetable risotto topped with sundried tomato's fresh herbs cheese straws
Vegan	North African vegetable tagine cauliflower cous cous pita bread houmous
Main/Traditional	N/A
Street Food	Japanese Hirata buns with breaded chicken pickled cucumber salad cutty or sweet chilli dip
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Roasted Aubergine, Shredded Radish, Oregano & Mint Asian slaw with lemon grass and ginger mayonnaise
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Tuesday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Pulled Jackfruit & Sweet Potato Tacos, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Black Beans, Burnt Corn Cob
Vegan	Vegetable quinoa porridge with roasted squash topped with a sesame seed crumb
Main/Traditional	Beef Lasagne served with red onion garlic cheese bread side salad fries
Street Food	N/A
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Miso Dressed Charred Broccoli, Shitake Mushroom & Tarragon Kohlrabi Slaw, Avocado Cream & Dried Cranberries
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Wednesday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Macaroni Cheese Burger, Sriracha Sauce, Cos Lettuce, Brioche Bun & French Fries
Vegan	Pulled BBQ Jackfruit in a vegan brioche bun pickled red cabbage          sea salt wedges
Main/Traditional	N/A
Street Food	Jollof rice, Mince lamb cape Mala curry, Ethiopian lentil dhal, Fresh salad
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Tabbouleh, Fresh Mint, Caramelised Lemon & Red Quinoa Toasted ciabatta olive oil and slow roasted tomatoes rock salt
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Thursday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Cajun Spiced Vegetable, Black Bean & Cheddar Quesadillas, Tomato Salsa, Guacamole & Rice
Vegan	Portabella mushroom topped with barley risotto topped with vegan cheese side salad
Main/Traditional	Tortellini with spinach in a creamy mushroom chive sauce  Marinated olives ciabatta bread
Street Food	N/A
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Vegan Toasted Yeast & Almond Savoy Cabbage Slaw Slow Roasted Heritage Beets, Crème Fraiche & Pickled Onions
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Friday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Buffalo Mozzarella, Roquette, Tomato & Roasted Pepper Pizza, Mixed Green Salad
Vegan	Mixed bean chipotle chili with roasted squash puree tomato rice
Main/Traditional	N/A
Street Food	Catch of the day               Chunky Chips Mushy or Garden Peas, Homemade Tartare, Lemon Wedges
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Roasted aubergine and courgette with harissa dressing and grated orange  Roasted Squash, Apple, Blue Cheese Dressing, Pickled Walnuts
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Saturday & Sunday Brunch

Brunch	Pastries & Muffins
American pancake bar	Smoked streaky bacon smashed avocado, Eggs fried or scrambled, breakfast sausage, chargrilled plum tomatoes, roasted vegetables, spinach
	Toppings & Extras Maple & Golden syrup, London honey, Natural or coconut yoghurt, Creme fraiche, England preserves, Fresh & dried fruits, Seeds and nuts
Vegan weekend specials	Jack fruit jerk stew with coconut rice wrap black bean dip Falafel burger pickled red cabbage humous and onion pickle
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Sample Menu Week 4

Monday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Falafels with pita bread pickled vegetables tabbouleh Houmous pomegranate seeds
Vegan	Baked tofu yakitori with vegetable chow mien sweet chilli ginger dressing
Main/Traditional	N/A
Street Food	Mexican beef tacos with lime fresh salsa, sour cream, grated cheese spring onion and chilli topping
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Freekeh Tabbouleh, Broad Bean, Pea & Preserved Lemon Roase Harissa Roasted Heritage Carrots, Labneh & Coriander
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Tuesday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Thick Thai peanut and squash porridge with Asian vegetables topped with lemon grass dumpling
Vegan	Roasted lentil and vegetable wellington with marmite gravy
Main/Traditional	N/A
Street Food	Chargrilled pork escalope in a mushroom cream sauce mustard grain potato puree caramelised apple apple
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Cajun Spiced Sweet Potato, Coriander & Bulgar Wheat Roasted Squash, Butterbeans & Baby Spinach
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Wednesday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Tofu katsu curry served with steam rice micro leaf salad and kimchi
Vegan	Vegan jambalaya roasted pumpkin served with spinach nut free pesto
Main/Traditional	N/A
Street Food	Pulled pork and mushroom sliders with pickled vegetables apple sauce
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Farro Grain, Roasted Fennel, Beets, Tarragon & Lemon Dressing Broad Bean, New Potato & Roasted Sprout Salad, Pickled Chillies
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Thursday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Aubergine and chickpea tika masala with pilaf rice onion bhajis naan bread pickles yoghurt dressing
Vegan	Naked burger bowl Protein Pattie roasted vegetables red cabbage kraut garlic herb dressing
Main/Traditional	Burger bar: Fresh beef patties with salad, onion rings, ranch dressing, and french fries
Street Food	N/A
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Pea, Soy & Broad Bean Smash, Feta Cheese & Savoury Granola Pomegranate, Roasted Aubergine & Rose Harissa Salad, Pomegranate, Roasted Aubergine & Rose Harissa Salad
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Friday

Soup	Soup of the day, served with bread/croutons
Vegetarian	Gnocchi in a rich tomato sauce topped with mozzarella cheese with gremolata lemon topping
Vegan	Vegan Thai red curry served with steamed rice pickled cucumber salad
Main/Traditional	N/A
Street Food	Catch of the day, Chunky Chips, Garden or Mushy Peas, Homemade Tartare, Lemon
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Big Bowl Salads	Freekeh, Roasted Cauliflower, Chicory & Broccoli Roasted Squash, Ginger Chilli Tomatoes & Lime Yoghurt
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Saturday & Sunday Brunch 

Brunch	Pastries & Muffins
Open Soda bread toasted sandwich	Smoked streaky bacon, smashed avocado, Eggs: fried, scrambled or poached, chargrilled plum tomatoes, spinach and rocket, hollandaise sauce
	Toppings & Extras:  Crushed mixed seeds, gremolata, pangrattato
Vegan Weekend Special	Lentil  burger with tomato baby gem and a red pepper dressing
	Fully loaded potato skins with mixed bean chilli vegan yoghurt dressing salsa guacamole
Dessert	Chopped fruit Yoghurt bar                             Mixed seeds and oats fruit purees
Salad Bar	Naked salad bar with dressings, seeds, mixed nuts

Standard options

Breakfast and evening meals are provided Monday to Friday and weekend brunches.

Breakfast

Students can enjoy a continental breakfast or a full English breakfast, all served with Fairtrade Union Coffee from our artisan roasters in east London, tea and a range of juices.

Lunch and Dinners

Enjoy delicious and healthy soups, a wide variety of hot meals, a salad bar and much more.

Speciality meals

We hold regular themed Special dinners which cultivate food from different parts of the world or celebrate international holidays like Korean or Caribbean Bar, Diwali, Thanksgiving, Hanukah and Christmas.