🎓 Students Only
Broke, Hungry, Got a Deadline?
We've been there. That's why students get 20% off everything in our St Paul's shop. Real food, proper portions, actually affordable.
20% OFF
with any valid student ID
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We Were Students Once Too
Back in the day, we survived on instant noodles, questionable kebabs at 2am, and whatever was reduced at the supermarket at 9pm. Our bank accounts were always in their overdraft era, and "cooking" meant adding hot water to something.
We started Vanda's Kitchen because we believe everyone deserves proper, healthy food — including students watching every penny.
So here's the deal: Flash your student card at our Carter Lane shop and get 20% off. No app to download. No points to collect. Just good, affordable food from people who actually remember what it's like.
We Get It. Student Life Is...
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Expensive
Rent, books, going out, trying to survive... and lunch is meant to cost HOW much?
→ 20% off makes it affordable
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Busy
Between lectures, library sessions, and the occasional seminar you actually attend...
→ Grab and go, near St Paul's
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Exhausting
3 hours sleep, 6 hour library stint, powered by caffeine and anxiety
→ Actual nutrition = better brain
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Boring (the food)
Same meal deal. Same sad sandwich. Same "is this chicken or cardboard?"
→ Actually delicious, actually fresh
What's Actually In It For You
Fresh Every Morning
Made that day, not last week
Proper Portions
You won't be hungry an hour later
Nut-Free & Halal
100% nut-free kitchen, halal options
Gluten-Free Options
All meals & salads are GF
Quick Grab & Go
In, out, back to studying
Vegan & Veggie
Loads of plant-based options
How to Get Your 20% Off
No loyalty card. No app. No faff.
1
Walk In
We're at 42-44 Carter Lane, near St Paul's tube
2
Choose Food
Sandwiches, salads, hot food, treats
3
Flash Your ID
Any valid student card or UNiDAYS
4
Save 20%
That's it. Enjoy your food.
Where to Find Us
Vanda's Kitchen
42-44 Carter Lane, London EC4V 5EA
Mon-Fri: 9am - 2:30pm
2 min walk from St Paul's tube & cathedral 🚇
Students We See All The Time
If you're at any of these, you're close enough
King's College London
City, University of London
LSE
UCL
London Met
Guildhall School
BPP University
NYU London
Birkbeck
"I've been regularly going to this place for lunch for a while now. They have a great variety of fully gluten free options for breakfast and lunch, and some very tasty fresh baked goods too."
Local Guide
Quick Questions
Any university/college student card with your photo and current academic year, or UNiDAYS verification on your phone. We're not fussy — if you're a student, you're good.
The 20% discount is in-store only at our Carter Lane shop. Online orders are for catering (minimum £100) so it's a different thing entirely.
Our entire kitchen is 100% nut-free — no nuts have ever been in there. All our meals and salads are also gluten-free. We label everything clearly and have loads of dairy-free and vegan options too. Just ask!
Your Wallet Will Thank You
Pop in, flash your student ID, eat well for less. It's really that simple.
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