School Dining
Our catering is provided by Chartwells
School meals have come a long way in recent years. Parents want to know their children are being offered healthy, nutritious and responsibly-sourced meals that will fuel their school day. Young people want variety and to try foods from different countries and cultures.
Our school catering teams will work in partnership with you and your pupils to understand what you want from your school meals, and develop menus that spark a foodie interest in young minds.
We are proud to work in partnership with Chartwells, our school catering provider, to offer nutritious, tasty, and balanced meals for every child. Chartwells are experts in school dining, with dedicated chefs and nutritionists creating menus that fuel learning and help children flourish..
Their seasonal menus include well-loved classics such as pasta, pizza, fish fingers, and roasts, alongside healthy vegetarian and vegan options. A variety of desserts, wraps, pittas, paninis, and toasties are also available, ensuring there is something to suit every taste.
This menu pre-order and payment platform offers convenient meal ordering and payment service to busy families on the go. It ensures our pupils get to eat their choice of lunch every single day. For schools, it reduces admin, improves kitchen efficiency, cuts the need for cash on site, reduces food waste and supports social distancing measures.
Special Diets and Allergies
Every child deserves to feel safe, included, and cared for at mealtimes. Our catering partner, Chartwells, works closely with schools and families to make sure that pupils with allergies or other dietary requirements can enjoy a nutritious lunch with their friends.
The safety of children is always the top priority. Chartwells’ catering teams are fully trained and follow strict procedures to manage medical diets carefully and transparently. Parents are supported with clear guidance and resources, including:
- A Medical Diet Policy
- A Parent Guide to Medical Diets
- Medical Diet Menus and Allergy Reports
- A Medical Diet Request Form for new or updated requirements
A dedicated team of nutritionists is available all year round to answer questions and provide tailored advice. Families can contact them directly at [email protected].
Pupil entitlement to free school meals
The universal Infant Free School Meals scheme means all children attending Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal every day.
If you are a parent, foster parent, network family carer of guardian of children at school, and you are on a low income, your child may be entitled to free school meals – no matter what year they are in, which could save you £420 per year per child – it’s easy to check entitlement by going to your local authority website or reaching out to us directly.