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How to choose a school catering company: a tender-stage guide
Allergen management in schools: the 2026 allergy update
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Allergen management in schools: the 2026 allergy update

The introduction of Benedict’s Law marks an important step forward for allergy safety in schools.

Celebrating at the Spirit of Sodexo Awards
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Celebrating at the Spirit of Sodexo Awards

At AiP, it’s the passion, commitment, and hard work of our people that make a difference in schools every day.

Sixth form cafés vs traditional canteens
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Sixth form cafés vs traditional canteens

Catering for sixth form students presents a unique opportunity to support young people as they take their next steps towards adulthood.

A fresh new morning break offer for AiP's secondary schools
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A fresh new morning break offer for AiP's secondary schools

At AiP, we understand that school meals should be nutritious and something that pupils can genuinely enjoy.

Sustainable school meals
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Sustainable school meals

At AiP, school catering is about creating meaningful food experiences that spark curiosity, encourage positive habits, and become a highlight of the school day.

Mastering Uni Life with AiP
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Mastering Uni Life with AiP

At AiP, we know that preparing pupils for life beyond school isn’t just about academic lessons but also supporting them with practical skills they’ll need to live independently.

Oasis UK's Happy Hat Day
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Oasis UK's Happy Hat Day

Across our schools, our teams wore hats to participate in Oasis’ annual awareness and fundraising campaign for children and young people’s mental health.

Steve Lowe wins APPG Award
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Steve Lowe wins APPG Award

All of us at AiP are incredibly proud of Steve Lowe for his amazing win at the recent All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Excellence in School Food Awards.

Empowering every team member to thrive
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Empowering every team member to thrive

By providing meaningful and inclusive opportunities to our team our staff consistently show their ability to succeed and thrive.

Celebrating KEVIAT's achievement in social value excellence
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Celebrating KEVIAT's achievement in social value excellence

We’re incredibly proud of our catering team at King Edward VI Academy Trust (KEVIAT), who were selected as a finalist in the ‘Making Core’ category at this year’s Social Value Portal Awards.

Circus fun fest census day
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Circus fun fest census day

Lunchtime got even more colourful as pupils enjoyed a Circus Festival Fun themed lunch in celebration of Census Day.

Inside the world of school catering with Stuart Brown
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Inside the world of school catering with Stuart Brown

Behind every fresh and healthy school lunch we serve at AiP is a passionate team who works hard to deliver meals that are delicious and constantly evolve with a growing generation’s taste and culture for food.