Following the start of a period of ‘Enhanced Protection’ at the University from Monday 16 March, Essex Food have introduced several new service developments to ensure the wellbeing of our campus community. Tim Morris, Deputy Director of Operations Estates and Campus Services, explains the changes.
Currently, and for the remainder of the term, we will be operating all restaurants and cafes as normal, with the exception of the street food huts – which will be closed until after the Easter break.
Please see the Essex Food website for updated opening hours.
Tim Morris
Within the restaurants, you will notice tables have been spaced to ensure safe social distancing, we would also request customers queue using a safe distance apart (one metre).
All our cutlery and crockery will be single use to minimise risk, all food displays will be covered and some of our usual services such as fresh water jugs and glasses will be removed. These services however will be available on request, so please just ask a member of the team.
With concerns around group congregation, we are planning to operate more restaurants on a takeaway basis only, providing continued service whilst minimising risk wherever possible.
Clearly things are changing at a fast pace, and we will continue to react to these changes in line with University and Government guidelines. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but remain committed to serving the University community.
For more information on COVID-19, please see our guidance for staff and students.
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