Food & Messing

Find out about what we provide when you are unable to eat in the mess here. Answer questions if you want to see what you may be entitled to

Food & Messing Allowances

No eligibility information available
Subsistence Allowance
If you are away from your duty station as part of your Service duties and need to pay for food or accommodation, you could use this allowance to cover, or contribute towards, the cost
- food and messing
- reimbursement
No eligibility information available
Food and Incidentals Allowance
Living in self-catering facilities 3 miles or more away from your unit’s messing facilities? You may be able to claim a contribution towards the cost of your food and other daily expenses
- food and messing
- accommodation
No eligibility information available
Special Messing Allowance
If you live in Single Living Accommodation or equivalent and you don’t have access to a Service mess or self-catering facilities, you could claim a contribution towards the extra cost of food and drinks
- food and messing
No eligibility information available
Reclaim the Daily Food Charge
If you pay the Daily Food Charge but weren’t able to get a meal from a Service messing facility, you could claim back the cost
- food and messing
No eligibility information available
Meals Out Expenses
If your duties mean that you often have to purchase meals from commercial shops or restaurants instead of a Service messing facility, you could claim back some of the costs
- food and messing