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Discover menus, food and allergen guidance and educational resources for schools
Feeding minds across primary schools
We know how important it is for parents, carers and guardians to feel confident about what their child is eating at school. School meals help children enjoy a varied diet, discover new foods and build healthy habits with their friends. Working closely with your school, we provide meals your child will enjoy in an environment where they feel happy, included and ready to learn.
Our menus are developed by our Menu Development Team alongside a registered Nutritionist, ensuring they are balanced, nutritious and appealing. Themed menu days and fun activities encourage children to try new foods and spark positive conversations about healthy eating at home.
Supporting every child’s needs
We understand that managing allergies and special diets can be a real concern for parents. Our teams work closely with schools to support children with food allergies, intolerances and other dietary requirements.
Clear processes are in place to identify, communicate and manage allergens safely, helping children feel confident and included at mealtimes. View our allergen aware menu and see our FAQs at the bottom of this page.
Listening, learning and improving together
Your child’s feedback matters to us. We regularly attend Pupil Voice meetings to hear directly from children about what they enjoy and what they would like to see on future menus, with many ideas tested in our kitchens.
We also run parent taster sessions wherever possible, inviting families to join us for lunch so you can see and taste our food for yourself. Please speak to your school to find out when the next opportunity may be available.
Locally sourced produce
We are proud to hold our Food for Life accreditation, recognising our commitment to serving freshly prepared, high-quality meals. As part of this, over 75% of the food we serve is cooked from scratch using fresh ingredients.
Wherever possible, we work with trusted local suppliers, supporting businesses within our farming community and sourcing produce of the highest quality. Buying locally not only helps ensure fresh, seasonal ingredients for our menus but also reduces food miles, helping to minimise our environmental impact.
Our primary menus
Nutritious, varied school meals that give every child choice daily.
School meals that matter
- Fully meet School Food Standards with balanced, appropriate portions.
- Three‑week rotating menu for variety.
- Two hot main meals daily, including a vegetarian option.
- Packed lunch choices and jacket potato options available.
- Daily plant‑based options and meat‑free Mondays across all schools.
- Menus updated twice yearly: Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer.
- Fun themed menu days linked to seasonal events and celebrations.
- Educational resources and recipes for home.
What's on the menu?
Learn more about how our primary school meals are designed with children in mind
Downloadable recipes
Try some of our popular school dinners at home
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A fresh approach for secondary schools
We know how important it is for parents to feel confident about what their teenagers are eating at school. As students grow, so do their tastes, independence and expectations around food.
E3 is our secondary school menu offer, designed to provide a modern, tempting range of meals that students genuinely want to eat. Balancing choice, quality and nutrition, it gives students the freedom to enjoy food that suits them, while ensuring they’re fuelled for the rest of the day.
Exploring global flavours
Throughout the school year, E3 brings world cuisines into the dining hall, giving students the chance to experience a wider variety of tastes and traditions.
Our themed menu days celebrate different cultures, supported by engaging posters and ‘lunchtime learning’ that adds context to what’s on the plate. It’s about more than just trying something new. It helps students understand where food comes from, builds curiosity, and encourages more confident, balanced choices.
Our secondary menus
High street inspired school meals designed to fuel students every day.
Food that fuels learning
- Packed with lean, high‑quality protein to support healthy growth.
- Loaded with vegetables to help students reach five‑a‑day.
- Slow‑release carbohydrates provide steady, sustained energy.
- Naturally flavoured with fresh herbs and spices.
- Meals designed to support focus, wellbeing, and overall health.
- Encouraging curiosity and introducing students to global flavours.
- Helping students make balanced, informed choices for a healthy diet.
Primary menus
Discover our primary school menu and weekly picture menu
Primary allergen information
Find out more about how we support pupils with food allergies
Secondary menu
Find out more about our special E3 secondary school menu, designed with students in mind
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