School Meals
Hello! From Your School’s Caterer!
We believe great food fuels great learning. Our primary school meals are fresh, tasty, and nutritious, designed for growing bodies and curious minds. Meals are freshly prepared on site by our friendly catering team, using quality ingredients you can trust. Our menu is carefully planned to meet School Food Standards, while still being meals children genuinely enjoy.
What’s on the Menu?
The menu rotates on a three-week cycle, keeping lunchtimes fresh, exciting, and full
of variety. Every school day offers a balanced mix of choice, nutrition, and great taste.
Hot Main Meals
Children can choose from two freshly cooked hot meals every day, packed with flavour and the nutrients needed to support energy, focus, and healthy growth. At least one option is always vegetarian, encouraging more plant-based choices.
Jacket Potatoes and Filled Rolls
Alongside the hot main meal options, children can also enjoy a jacket potato with tasty toppings such as tuna mayonnaise, beans, or cheese. We also offer filled rolls with popular fillings like ham, cheese, tuna, and chicken.
Unlimited Salad Bar and Fresh Bread
Children can help themselves to our colourful salad bar, filled with fresh vegetables for extra vitamins and minerals. Fresh bread is also available daily.
Dessert
Every mealtime includes a dessert – from fruit and yoghurt to hot puddings, made with fruit (and sometimes vegetables) for extra goodness.
Nutrition You Can Trust
The menus are created by experienced chefs and nutritionists. Each day you can expect to see:
A variety of fresh fruits and vegetables
Added wholegrains for steady energy and focus
High-quality protein to support growing bodies
Look out for the Nutritionist’s Choice icon on our menus – these standout dishes are selected by our nutritionists for their extra nutritional benefits, typically packed with plants, fibre, wholegrains, beans, and pulses to fuel learning.
Inclusive and Allergen Aware
We want every child to enjoy lunchtime with confidence. That’s why allergen safety is
a top priority in everything we do.
Our Allergen Aware Menu is specially designed for children with allergies to gluten, dairy and soya, without compromising on taste or nutrition.
To keep children safe every day, we have clear and robust procedures in place, including:
Allergen Buddies – trained members of staff who can confidently provide clear allergen information. They’re easy to spot in their purple hats and aprons.
Allergen matrices – available at service points to clearly display allergen information.
Strict kitchen procedures – carefully designed to minimise the risk of cross-contamination.
No nut products – we do not use products that contain nuts as an ingredient.
With trained teams, clear information, and carefully planned menus, we make sure
every child can enjoy lunch safely, happily, and without worry.
Why Choose School Meals?
Better value – a hot meal, salad, bread, and dessert often costs less than a packed lunch
Great nutrition – school meals provide great veg, fibre, and protein
Time-saving – no planning or packing
Hassle-free – one less thing to think about
Theme Days, Tastings and Food Fun
Throughout the year, we run exciting theme days and activities to make food fun and
educational. These experiences help children explore new foods, cultures, and flavours.
Smart, Sustainable Choices
We’re committed to looking after the planet as well as your child. Sustainability is built into everything we do, from ingredient sourcing to how we run our kitchens.
We use ingredients creatively – even cauliflower leaves and stalks – to reduce food waste while keeping meals delicious and nutritious.
We also prioritise responsible, sustainability-conscious sourcing, including:
MSCcertified fish for Fish and Chip Fridays
RSPCAassured freerange eggs
Red Tractor milk from British dairy farms
Baking potatoes sourced from UK farms
Fairtrade cocoa and Rainforest Alliance coffee – all selected to support ethical
farming and high welfare standards
Through our Impact+ approach, we continue to innovate for a healthier planet by increasing fibre and reducing sugar across menus, expanding locally sourced ingredients, and minimising waste and carbon emissions wherever possible – making our food nutritious for children and better for the environment.
Get in Touch
We love hearing from parents and schools. If you have any questions, feedback, or
suggestions, please get in touch: hello@impactfood.co.uk
Free School Meals
If you are unsure about your entitlement, please contact our school administrators who will be happy to provide an application form and any further information you may need. You can find out if your child is entitled to free school meals here https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/free-school-meals
Fruit Scheme
The school is part of the Fruit Scheme, which provides a free piece of fruit for children in Reception and Key Stage One. If you have any questions about the scheme, please speak to the school office.
Menus
Summer Term Week 1 - W/C 13th Apr, 4th May, 15th Jun, 6th Jul
Summer Term Week 2 - W/C 20th Apr, 11th May, 1st Jun, 22nd Jun, 13th Jul
Summer Term Week 3 - W/C 27th Apr, 18th May, 8th Jun, 29th Jun
Autumn and Spring Term Menus:
