Eat and Meet

Thursday 15 January 2026

12:30pm - 1:30pm

SU Lounge

Eat and Meet with VP Southend!

Hosted by VP Southend

Come join us for a warm, home-cooked meal and a chance to catch up, relax, and connect with other students. This is the third installment of a monthly series designed to bring our student community together in a friendly, welcoming space.

💬 Why Come?
This monthly Eat & Meet is all about:
• Building friendships
• Creating a supportive student environment
• Enjoying one hot meal together, because we all deserve that!

Event Details:

📅 Thursday 15th January 2026
🕛 12:30 - 1:30PM
📍 SU Lounge
🎟️ Free (first come, first served! Must have a ticket)

Tickets are avaliable to book

🍽️ What’s on the Menu?

Chicken Biriyani

Ingredient list :

Chicken Biryani:

Chicken, Rice, Curd / Yogurt (MILK), Green chillies, Coriander leaves, Garlic, Tomato paste, Cashew nuts (TREE NUTS), Onions, Cooking oil, Turmeric powder, Curry Leaves, Chicken biryani masala

Curd:

Yoghurt (MILK), Onions, green chillies, salt, pepper, Curry, Cucumber

Allergen Information

Contains MILK (curd / yogurt)

Contains NUTS (cashew nuts)

Gluten-free (made with rice)

Event Capacity 20

Students must get a free ticket to claim food

TICKETS:

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Please be aware that photography and/or filming is taking place at this event/location for promotional purposes. The photographs and recordings may be used by the Students’ Union or University of Essex for promotional purposes, for example on social media platforms, websites, mobile applications, emails, digital media, or printed materials. If you would prefer not to be photographed or filmed please speak to our photographer or videographer or the SU event organiser.