Astrovan
Astrovan takes one of the popular items on campus, and revamps it into a quick and easy lunch which doesn’t hold back on flavour. With a variety of set toppings on skinny fries, budget-friendly and premium options, you can enjoy something different every day of the week. Our fully kitted out airstream van, takes loaded fries to another level; some say out of this world!
‘Astrovan’ is the name of the vehicle that was used to shuttle Astronauts from Mission Control to the space rocket. This outlet pays homage to Space Park Leicester’s state-of-the-art facilities for innovation, research and development, education and training.
There was tremendous collaborative effort to ‘shuttle’ the Astrovan into position and is a real statement piece for any eyes to look upon and speak of with its gleaming, shiny, mirror-like exterior. It’s a prime spot not only to take a selfie but also a place to post great food pics.
Opening times
- Term time: Monday to Friday, 11.00am to 5.00pm
- Out of term: Monday to Friday, 11.00am to 4.00pm
Dietary information
This outlet provides vegan and vegetarian hot options. Items are labelled or highlighted on menus. If you are unsure, please ask a member of staff in the outlet.
Menu
Classic fries
A popular duo (vegetarian)
Fries loaded with curry sauce.
All gravy baby!
Fries loaded with hot gravy.
Keeping it classic (dairy free, vegan, vegetarian)
Fries topped with salt and vinegar.
Loaded fries/nachos
Chippas bravas (gluten free)
Fries dusted with smoked paprika, chorizo (pork), peppers, salt and a tomato bravas dressing. Finished with paprika and garlic mayonnaise.
Beef chilli tex mex
Fries dusted with salt, beef chilli, crushed tortilla chips and finished with crème fraiche.
Tex mex (dairy free, vegan, vegetarian)
Fries loaded with paprika salt, BBQ chicken style pieces, roasted peppers, BBQ sauce and topped with crushed tortilla chips.
Big cheese (vegetarian)
Fries dusted with smoked salt and cracked black pepper and parmesan, smothered in cheese sauce, finished with crispy fried onions, and chopped chives.
Drinks
Cans and bottled drinks
A selection of cold drinks are offered, including 330ml cans and 500ml bottles of water.
A greener alternative
In our bid to reduce single-use plastics, we have switched almost all our cold drinks to aluminium cans. We work with the University of Leicester Waste Management team and the Students' Union to provide key recycling points across campus and align with reputable and sustainably conscious suppliers.
Allergen information
The health, safety, and wellbeing of our customers is our top priority — and that begins with transparency around the food we serve. We understand how important it is for individuals with food allergies or dietary requirements to make informed choices with confidence. That’s why we’re committed to providing clear, accessible, and accurate allergen information across our food and drink outlets.
To support this, each outlet has allergen information on all in-house made products and our staff are trained to provide up-to-date allergen information when asked. We also use a dedicated online platform called Ten Kites for our outlets (Astrovan, Queens, Soul and The Square Cafe) which allows customers to view detailed allergen information for every item on our menus.
Each outlet features a QR code displayed clearly near the service area or tills. By scanning this code with a smartphone, customers are instantly taken to a digital menu showing allergens such as nuts, gluten, dairy, and more, specific to the outlet they’re visiting. If you have any questions or require further assistance, our trained team members are always on hand to help.
Our Food Production Kitchen handle multiple allergens and there is always a risk of cross-contamination. This is a live system so dishes allergens and preferences will automatically update without notice, where ingredients change. Note that we cannot guarantee dishes will be free from unlisted allergens due to the risk of cross-contamination by other customers in service areas.