Students Staff

Essex Essentials

Essex Essentials is a one-stop shop to help you make your time at university hassle free. You can purchase kitchen, bedding, and electrical packs either before you arrive or until mid-January. The collection point will be advised nearer the time.

Arriving in January 2024?

For Colchester students: Order by 12pm on Friday 5th January 2024 and we will arrange free delivery to your accommodation. This will be the last delivery date.

For Southend students: Order by 12pm Friday 22nd December 2023. Deliveries will be once a week to Southend campus. Last delivery date will be Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

Southend Orders: If you are arriving on the weekend of 6th/7th January please place your order before the Christmas break so we can arrange delivery in the new year ready for your arrival. If you plan to arrive after the 9th January then the deadline is Monday 8th January.

Please note deliveries to Southend are only once a week

Any orders placed on the webshop after the cut-off dates will be collection only from the Event Essex office located in 6.314.

Please make sure you book early to avoid disappointment as stock can run low during peak arrival periods.

Any questions? If you've checked our FAQs page and can't find your answer there, you can contact us via email or the telephone number below. (Monitored between 10am – 4pm, Monday to Friday).

Essex Essentials Christmas closure

Please note the Essex Essentials webshop will be open to place orders at any time however if you have a query during this time please note out closure dates. Event Essex office is closed between 22nd December and will reopen on Tuesday 2nd January. We will endeavour to get back to you on our return as soon as possible.


Bedding packs

Single bedding pack with towels ECO Range
Single bedding pack with towels ECO Range
£85.00

Contents:

  • 10.5 single poly cotton duvet. This 10.5 tog eco friendly duvet is filled with 100% recycled plastic bottles and covered with an embossed jacquard fabric.
  • Poly cotton pillow
  • Poly cotton fitted sheet
  • Single poly cotton duvet cover
  • Poly cotton pillowcase
  • 400gsm cotton hand towel
  • 400gsm cotton bath towel

Students staying at The Meadows or The Copse will require the double bedding pack.

Double bedding pack with towels ECO Range
Double bedding pack with towels ECO Range
£105.00

Contents:

  • 10.5 double poly cotton duvet. This 10.5 tog eco friendly duvet is filled with 100% recycled plastic bottles and covered with an embossed jacquard fabric.
  • Poly cotton pillow
  • Double cotton fitted sheet
  • Double poly cotton duvet cover
  • Poly cotton pillowcase
  • 400gsm cotton hand towel
  • 400gsm cotton bath towel

Kitchen packs

Deluxe kitchen pack
Deluxe kitchen pack
£130.00

Contents:

  • Knife, Fork, Dessert spoon, Teaspoon, Dinner plate, Side plate, Cereal bowl, Mug and Glass tumbler
  • Corkscrew, Kitchen scissors, 5 nylon utensils, Tin opener, Vegetable peeler and Wooden spoon
  • Saucepan Stainless Steel Medium 18cm Easy Grip with Lid
  • Frying Pan S/Steel Induction Non-Stick 24cm Easy Grip
  • Double Oven Glove - Blue Butcher's Stripe
  • Tea Towel Set
  • Grater
  • Chopping Board
  • Plastic Colander

Suitable for all accommodation.

Kitchen pack standard
Kitchen pack standard
£90.00

Contents:

  • Knife, Fork, Dessert spoon, Teaspoon, Dinner plate, Side plate, Cereal bowl, Mug and Glass tumbler
  • Saucepan Stainless Steel Medium 18cm Easy Grip with Lid
  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Can Opener
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Serving Spoon
  • Ladle
  • Masher
  • Slotted Turner
Induction frying pan for The Copse
Induction frying pan for The Copse
£20.00

This induction pan is for use in accommodation at The Copse as the cookers in this accommodation use induction hobs.

These pans are compatible with all hob types including ceramic and electric and so can be used on hobs other than induction.

The kitchen packs for sale are also compatible with induction hobs.

Coat Hangers (10 pack)
Coat Hangers (10 pack)
£5.00

10 x plastic coat hangers

Extension Lead for UK
Extension Lead for UK
£10.00

4-way surge protected extension lead.

  • University approved extension lead (complies with BS 1363)
  • 4 way
  • Surge protected
  • 2 metre lead
Travel Adaptor - Worldwide & European to UK
Travel Adaptor - Worldwide & European to UK
£7.00

British travel adapter allows worldwide adapter plugs to be used safely in the UK.

  • Check appliance compatibility with local voltage before inserting plug.
  • Not for use with plugs that have side mounted earth contacts.
  • Standard: BS5733
  • Convert from: all continents
  • Convert to: UK plug
  • Rating: 13A, 250V AC
  • Connector colour: white

Please note that this travel adapter does not convert voltage.

Travel Adaptor - Indian to UK
Travel Adaptor - Indian to UK
£8.00

Travel Adaptor - Indian to UK.

Airer Radiator

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