'Banned' food and drink at Vue, Odeon and Cineworld cinemas
Cinema snacks can be expensive, especially for families buying more than one drink or popcorn portion. It's no surprise that some people consider bringing their own food from home to lower costs, but many don't realise what they aren't allowed to bring in.With school half-term approaching, some parents might want to take their kids to see the latest film release. But, whilst tickets can be costly without using deals or online offers, it's often the snack counter that is the most expensive part of the cinema experience.Some people might be under the impression that you need to pull off something sneaky to get snacks past the staff at local Vue, Odeon and Cineworld branches across the country. However, most staff won't really give a haul of homebought treats a second thought - unless they break a few 'real' rules about what is 'banned' from getting into theatre screens.Whilst lots of items are not 'banned', there are certain items that cannot be brought into cinemas for very specific reasons. Each chain has its own policies, which clearly state what customers should expect.Here's what Vue, Odeon and Cineworld say about what people can and can't bring into cinemas to see the latest films. Scroll below for a full explanation of each cinema.VueWith dozens of chains across the UK, people tend to have a Vue nearby for when the latest blockbusters release. Despite having lots of food and drink on offer, people might want to bring their own goodies from home.However, they will have a few specific rules to follow when it comes to hot food and certain types of drinks. A Vue spokesperson said: "Feel free to bring your own food and drink with you, but leave the hot food and alcohol at home."OdeonOdeon has a section on its website that also outlines the exact rules people will face when bringing their own food into one of its 104 UK cinema venues. A spokesperson said: "We have a fantastic range of cinema classics like popcorn, hot dogs and our famous nachos available to buy in cinema, but we do allow guests to bring in their own snacks and drinks."The rules state that there are three types of food and drink that will not be allowed inside. Cinema-goers are prohibited from bringing in hot food, "pungent" food, and alcoholic beverages.Further guidance notes: "If you're unsure, please ask any member of our team in cinema who will be happy to advise you." For people hoping to watch a film in certain locations, the cinema says: "Please be advised the Odeon Islington Luxe and Dine does not allow you to take your own food."CineworldA full statement online gives people who choose to watch the latest films at Cineworld the complete expectations of those who run the chains across the UK. Whilst some items are allowed, certain items cannot come through the front door.A spokesperson said: "Cineworld have a strict no externally purchased hot food or alcohol policy, and we reserve the right to refuse customers entry into the screens with hot food or alcohol bought outside the premises. We offer a wide range of drinks and snacks for you to enjoy when watching our movies, including cinema favourites such as popcorn, hot dogs and nachos."
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