Since the beginning of the partnership in 2021, over £2.5 million has been invested in upgrading facilities across Swansea University’s two campuses. Swansea University’s Taliesin Arts Centre Café & Bar is undergoing a full modernisation to offer a new daytime food and drink menu for students and staff.
The contract will see further capital allocated to a wide-ranging refurbishment programme – including a rotating dark kitchen offer with both healthy and affordable options in both campuses, as well as seasonal food pop-up stations in the main staff and student social spaces.
The new 24/7 catering offers will bring a series of innovative smart vending solutions that offers freshly made hot and cold food on-the-go, any time of day across both locations.
Rachel Carter, managing director at Chartwells Universities, said: “We’re proud to continue our partnership with Swansea University and invest in a future-focused dining experience that reflects the needs of today’s students and staff.
“From embracing local suppliers to introducing smart technology and flexible food concepts, our goal is to create spaces that bring people together and support wellbeing, sustainability, and community.”
Chartwells Universities will integrate carbon labelling into to all of its campus-wide marketing as well as acrossTime2Eat, Compass Group’s own UK digital platform.
Ben Lucas, associate director of commercial services at Swansea University, added: “This investment marks a significant step forward in our commitment to enhancing campus life.
“Working closely with Chartwells Universities, we’ve created a food and social offer that’s modern, inclusive, and rooted in our community. We’re really excited to continue our partnership and to further evolve the Swansea University campus experience.”