Self-catering
Some halls and most other university accommodation are self-catering, in which case you need to check out the standard of the kitchen.
Some places have two-ring hobs that have to be shared by a dozen students, all of whom have to bring their own pots, pans, plates and paraphernalia. Others have cooking facilities you’d be pleased to find on Ready, Steady, Cook.
The more people you share a kitchen with, the more potential for cooking up trouble. There are washing up wars, disappearing dairy disputes and full fridge fights.
On the other hand, the kitchen table is often the students’ equivalent of the shrink’s couch.
If, however, you’re more Jamie Redknapp than Jamie Oliver, you may either want to practise your drizzling rather than your dribbling or opt for a catered alternative.
For all Push knows, you’re a budding Delia or a nascent Nigella, in which case find out whether cooking for yourself is a possibility. At some universities, it’s simply not an option if you’re living in, especially in the first year.
Last updated on: 21 May 2008