Cash strapped students will naturally want to take full advantage of the many discounts offered by restaurants, bars and takeaways during their time of study.
Whilst bills are usually included in Chester student lets, food and drink items are most definitely not. However, just because you are on a tight budget, that shouldn’t stop you having fun meals out (or in!) with your friends. Here is our Bed Student Rentals guide to some of the best food and drink money saving deals currently on the market. There are a number of discount cards available to students which offer enticing promotions across a whole host of brands.
The Student Beans ID discount
Before eating anywhere in Chester, make sure you sign up to a Student Beans ID. This entitles you to discounts with numerous restaurants and food home delivery services. Freebies include a popcorn Snack Box at KFC and free Sausage Roll, Vegan Sausage Roll or Sweet Treat at Greggs, whilst you can also claim 50% off Domino’s Pizza, 50% off Uber Eats, 25% off LEON and £10 off your first order at Deliveroo. Your Student Beans card will also give you discounted options on a selection of food subscription box services.
The TOTEM card
A TOTEM card is primarily used as a general student ID, but it will also help you claim discounts with certain food and drink promotions. These currently include annual savings of £234 on a TOTEM tastecard and the offer of free Coffee Club membership. The tastecard offers in excess of 600 promotions alongside exclusive access to takeaways and deliveries for students. By signing up, you become eligible for a range of cashback deals at Prezzo, Pizza Hut and Yo!Sushi and other great deals for members such as 2-for-1 meal deals or 25% off the final bill at thousands of restaurants.
The UNiDAYS ID card
A UNiDAYS ID card similarly offers students great discounts on brands such as Krispy Kreme, Harvester, Domino’s, UberEats or Pizza Express, as well as deals at well-known restaurants such as Bella Italia, TGI Friday’s and Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery. A UNiDAYS ID card will knock 65% off your initial box, 25% off two boxes, then 10% off for 12 months, as well as a free dessert on top.
Student bar and pub food options exclusive to Chester
There are further options available to students with a valid ID. Some student deals are unique to certain bars and pubs in Chester. Slug & Lettuce is currently offering 25% off food and a £25 bottomless brunch through the week. The Palm Chester is knocking 50% off food and cocktails from Monday to Friday, whilst the Off The Wall has exclusive deals for students on its app, such as £5 burgers or pizzas. The Bear & Billet are offering 20% off food and drink. This ancient pub is set right inside Chester’s historic city walls in a traditional old building going all the way back to 1664. It is known as a classic student haunt with a famously friendly vibe and the 20% offer on food and drink is valid every day of the week. Another enticing discount is offered by Greene King pub The Bromfield Arms on Faulkner Street; it offers 20% off ALL food and drink served.
Healthy meal subscription deals
Whilst meal subscription meals are popular for fast food, what can they offer students after healthier nutritious options? Services such as HelloFresh, MuscleFood, Grubby, Green Chef, and Mindful Chef all deliver recipes and ingredients, enabling you to formulate delicious, healthy meals with minimal effort.
Supermarket deals
Your Student Beans card will earn you a fifth off purchases at Holland & Barrett, whilst at Iceland you’ll be eligible for a discount code upon becoming a new customer. If you have a TOTUM card, that will get you a 10% discount at Co-Op. Membership of the Morrisons Student Club will entitle you to several deals in their stores. For their part, M&S are offering a 25% student discount on their range of ‘Food on the Move’ produce, which is ideal for snacks or packed lunches when you’re out and about.
A specialist student letting agency in Chester, Bed Student Rentals is dedicated to ensuring you don’t just have a nice house to live in during your time at the university, but are able to live comfortably, making the most of the city and its plentiful food and drink options. If you have any queries about the most up to date discounts on offer, give us a call today and make that loan stretch further.
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