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Nurture, through nutrition

We produce two menus per year, running a three-week rotation – one for autumn and one for spring. This allows us to use locally sourced seasonal produce, meaning the highest quality ingredients with minimal impact on the environment.

Each menu takes months of preparation working with suppliers to ensure the ingredients required to produce the food detailed on the menu not only meets with our standards but also has the correct specification details with regards to allergens.

Occasionally due to issues outside of our control such as a utility failure at a school site, staffing shortages or stock being in short supply we have to produce food that is somewhat different to the published menu.  However, our priority is always to ensure that children are fed with a nutritious meal at lunchtime.  On extremely rare occasions this may mean that jacket potatoes or sandwiches are the only main meal options available.

Where issues force our hand into producing food that is different to the published menu the Unit Catering Manager has a responsibility to inform the school of the alternative food they intend to serve that day so that it can be communicated to parents.  We are unable to offer refunds if the food served is different to the published menu due to issues outside of our control.

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Gluten Free Menu

We have introduced a specific gluten-free menu to offer more choice to those with dietary requirements.

Week 1 Spring - Summer Menu

Running w/c 28/04/25, 19/05/25, 16/06/25, 07/07/25, 08/09/25, 29/09/25, 20/10/25

Monday

Beef bolognaise with pasta
and corn cobette

Quorn tikka wrap [v] with
diced potatoes and corn cobette

Strawberry whirl

Fresh fruit platter

Yogurts

Tuesday

Chicken tikka wrap
with potato wedges, peas and sweetcorn

Cheese whirls [v]
with potato wedges, peas and sweetcorn

Raspberry and white
chocolate cookie

Fresh fruit platter

Yogurts

Wednesday

Roasted gammon
with carrots, green beans
and roast potatoes

Quorn roast [v]
with carrots and green beans

Fruit iced sponge cake

Fresh fruit platter

Yogurts

Thursday

All day breakfast

Vegetarian all day breakfast [v]

Lemon drizzle sponge

Fresh fruit platter

Yogurts

Friday

Fish fingers
Chips
Baked beans

Cheese & tomato pizza [v]
Chips
Baked Beans

Vanilla ice cream
tub

Fresh Fruit Platter

Yogurts

Available Daily: Home Baked Bread, Seasonal Salads. Alternate Offer Baked Potato Bar or Packed Lunch

Week 2 - Spring - Summer Menu

Running w/c 05/05/25, 02/06/25, 23/06/25, 14/07/25, 15/09/25, 06/10/25

Monday

Battered chicken bites
with potato smiles and baked beans

Quorn Kentucky patty [v]
with potato smiles and baked beans

Banana mousse

Fresh fruit platter

Yogurts

Tuesday

Lasagne with garlic slice
and green beans

Cheese and tomato ciabatta [v]
with potato wedges and green beans

Orange cake with custard

Fresh fruit platter

Yogurts

Wednesday

Roast chicken with
roast potatoes, broccoli
and baton carrots

Tomato pasta [v]
with broccoli and baton carrots

Rice crispy cake

Fresh fruit platter

Yogurts

Thursday

Beef burger in a bun
with herb diced potatoes
and sweetcorn

Vegetarian BBQ hotdog [v]
with herb diced potatoes
and sweetcorn

Chocolate vanilla shortbread

Fresh fruit platter

Yogurts

Friday

Cod or salmon stars
with chips and peas

Cheese & tomato pizza [v]
with chips and peas

Berry fruit ice lolly

Fresh fruit platter

Yogurts

Available Daily: Home Baked Bread, Seasonal Salads. Alternate Offer Baked Potato Bar or Packed Lunch

Week 3 - Spring - Summer Menu

Running w/c 12/05/25, 09/06/25, 30/06/25, 21/07/25, 01/09/25, 22/09/25, 13/10/25

Monday

Meatballs in tomato sauce
with pasta and a trio of vegetables

Veggie meatballs in tomato sauce [v]
with pasta and a trio of vegetables

Iced buns

Fresh fruit platter

Yogurts

Tuesday

Chicken Balti curry with rice
and peas

BBQ Quorn wrap [v]
with potato wedges and peas

Fruit jelly

Fresh fruit platter

Yogurts

Wednesday

Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding,
roast potatoes, spring cabbage
and carrots

Macaroni cheese [v]
with spring cabbage and carrots

Dinky donuts with chocolate sauce

Fresh fruit platter

Yogurts

Thursday

Homemade sausage roll
with sweetcorn and potato wedges

Vegan sausage roll [v]
with sweetcorn and potato wedges

Chocolate chip shortbread

Fresh fruit platter

Yogurts

Friday

Jumbo fish fingers
with chips and baked beans

Cheese & Tomato Pizza [v]
with chips and baked beans

Fruit smoothie

Fresh fruit platter

Yogurts

Available Daily: Home Baked Bread, Seasonal Salads. Alternate Offer Baked Potato Bar or Packed Lunch

The proof is in the...

4 pupils smiling, showing their school lunches to camera

Nutritional information

All our meals are compliant with the government’s school foods standards, designed to help children develop healthy eating habits and ensure that they have the energy and nutrition they need to get the most from their whole school day.

Allergen information is available for each menu item for parents to review, but we also encourage our Unit Catering Managers to work with parents to discuss dietary requirements to ensure each child can be catered for safely. Allergen management is something we take very seriously. All staff must complete and pass a ‘Natasha’s Law’ training module as part of their induction, and ongoing refresher training is provided to all catering staff. Each time a new menu is published there is a thorough process that takes place to identify any allergens in the new recipes. We can also cater for special dietary requirements such as including gluten-free options, which we know is important to your school and pupils. We have experience of working with children on the autistic spectrum (ASD) and make extra efforts to ensure an inclusive approach for all pupils within the service.

Download our Allergen information, week 1, week 2, week 3

FAQs

Explore our general FAQ section where we answer the most frequent queries and offer insights into our dedicated services.

 

What types of meals do you offer?

We offer a wide variety of meals to suit all tastes and dietary requirements. From classic options like fish and chips to vegetarian choices, there’s something for everyone. We also provide gluten-free options.

How do you ensure food safety and hygiene?

Food safety and hygiene are our top priorities. Our kitchen staff are fully trained in food safety protocols, and we strictly adhere to all government guidelines. All our meals are prepared in a clean and hygienic environment, and we undergo regular inspections to maintain our high standards.

What measures are in place for children with food allergies?

We take food allergies very seriously. All our meals are clearly labelled with allergen information. We also offer allergen-free meal options and can create custom meals for children with specific dietary needs. Please make sure to inform your school of any allergies or dietary restrictions when signing up for our catering services. Your school will be able to provide you with an allergen form to complete. Our allergen information can be downloaded on our menus page.

Catering for your school's needs

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