Why choose school meals?

Lunch time is an important part of a child’s school day, giving pupils a break with friends and the chance to recharge their batteries ready for the afternoon’s activities.

We think that there are many good reasons why choosing a school meal is the best lunchtime option for children at the schools we cater for within the district:

Quality meal provision

Our meals use fresh high quality ingredients
Our tasty school meals, provide lots of choice and great variety with menus operating on a 3 week cycle
All meat and poultry used is fresh and locally sourced and our fresh vegetables and potatoes are locally sourced
We don’t use any preservatives, colouring or additives that are unsuitable for children
Our Halal meals, provided for Muslims, are 100% authentic with an approved and fully audited supply chain
There are no nuts or Genetically Modified (GM) foods on offer and salt, fat and sugar content is kept to a minimum across the whole menu
Non meat choices are available every day
Special dietary needs can be catered for

Great value

A school meal provides excellent value for money and allows you to budget and plan.
They are a really cost effective way to ensure your child has a healthy balanced meal at lunchtimes.
Primary schools pupils can choose from either two-course hot meals or sandwich-based options. These meals are provided free to all primary school pupils in reception class and Years 1 and 2 and typically cost only £2.20 for pupils in Years 3 to 6.
Secondary schools students have a wide selection of individually priced meals and snack items to choose from. Set meal deals are also available at a typical cost of £2.70.
What’s more, our complete menu range is available for children eligible for free school meals.

Balanced nutrition

By choosing school meals you can rest assured that your child has a tasty and nutritious meal everyday, packed full of the goodness that growing bodies need.
Our menus meet the government’s standards for school meals.
Children who eat a well balanced diet at lunchtime are more likely to have better concentration levels in the afternoon, improving their learning, behaviour and health.

Convenience

It saves you the time and effort of planning and preparing a varied and nutritious lunch for your child
It’s one less job for busy parents to do
No need to worry about the lunch box contents during the warm weather

Social skills

Provides the opportunity to further develop their social skills as they sit down with friends to enjoy their meals.
School meals help encourage good eating habits from an early age.
There are plenty of opportunities to try new foods, either on the standard menu or as part of our regular promotional theme menus.

It’s fun

Our well trained catering teams are helpful, friendly and there to ensure your child is satisfied with their meal choice.
The promotional events we regularly hold add even more fun and enjoyment to our customer’s lunchtime experience.