School Catering City of Westminster

At AiP, we work closely with suppliers and food development teams to deliver high-quality, delicious dishes for pupils in Westminster.

School Catering City of Westminster

At AiP, we work closely with suppliers and food development teams to deliver high-quality, delicious dishes for pupils in Westminster.

Ensuring Nutrition and Safety Standards

At AiP, we prioritise student wellbeing and safety by providing nutritious school lunches. In partnership with the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF), we aim to promote healthy eating habits and a positive relationship with food.

All AiP chefs receive training from the BNF, leading to the introduction of Healthy Eating Weeks at numerous sites nationwide. This initiative reflects our commitment to being a trusted school contract caterer.

Food to make students smile

Founded over 20 years ago and operating in over 400 educational institutions, we’re the experts in school catering. Our local-first approach delivers innovative menus full of tried and tested recipes that support pupil happiness and wellbeing.

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Food Smart

Built for primary school pupils, Food Smart is about having fun with food, investing in dining spaces, and offering engaging menus.

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Kitcheneers

Retail-focused, our secondary school offering is a fresh approach to health and wellbeing with our health by stealth programme.

The Forum

Learn more about our world flavour food offer, designed especially for sixth-form students expecting high street café culture.

Food Smart

Built for primary school pupils, Food Smart is about having fun with food, investing in dining spaces, and offering engaging menus.

Kitcheners

The Kitcheneers

Retail-focused, our secondary school offering is a fresh approach to health and wellbeing with our health by stealth programme.

The Forum

Learn more about our world flavour food offer, designed especially for sixth-form students expecting high street café culture.

Our Sustainability Initiatives

At AiP, sustainability is at the heart of our mission. We have set ambitious targets to cut food waste by 50% by 2025. Leveraging digital pre-ordering and waste-tracking technologies, we minimise food wastage across Westminster’s schools.

Additionally, we partner with local suppliers, including Wonky Veg and rotate our menus seasonally to showcase the finest produce the UK has to offer.

Our Sustainability Initiatives

At AiP, sustainability is at the heart of our mission. We have set ambitious targets to cut food waste by 50% by 2025. Leveraging digital pre-ordering and waste-tracking technologies, we minimise food wastage across Westminster’s schools.

Additionally, we partner with local suppliers, including Wonky Veg and rotate our menus seasonally to showcase the finest produce the UK has to offer.

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Allergen management

Ensuring a safe dining experience for every pupil is our top priority. AiP implements stringent allergen management protocols, offering allergen-free menu options and using the School Food United platform for seamless allergen tracking and ordering.

We work closely with schools to identify and accommodate students with dietary restrictions, maintaining separate preparation, storage, and labelling practices as needed.

Commitment to Food Safety and Nutritional Standards

With expert guidance from nutritionists, we curate balanced and nourishing meals tailored to students’ lifestyles, exceeding Government School Food Standards. Our initiatives include chef-led sugar swap classes, promoting healthier choices across Westminster’s schools.

Awards and accreditations

We’re proud to hold many awards and accreditations that speak to our high standards for safety and sustainability

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Why work with Us?

To exceed all nutritional standards

Producing delicious freshly cooked meals

Creating a Home from Home experience

Providing a fun environment for the pupils

Delivering a packed schedule of theme events

Employing happy friendly smiling staff

Offering a range of special offers

Introducing gardening and cookery clubs

Facilitating competitions, prizes and rewards

Inviting parents in for lunch

Working in partnership with the school

A friendly and open management style

Nutritionally Balanced Student Meals for School in the City of Westminster

With over 20 years of industry experience, we design menus that provide delicious and nutritious choices tailored to students of all ages.

We take pride in our numerous awards and accreditations that demonstrate our commitment to high standards of safety and sustainability. Our food safety protocols are reinforced by our awards and certifications, including ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018.

Our goal is to enhance school dining experiences throughout the City of Westminster through AiP’s focus on nutrition, sustainability, and safety excellence.

What primary school catering services do you offer?

Food Smart is our catering programme for Primary schools. It focused on making food fun and exciting, creating themed days and unforgettable mealtimes to instil healthy choices.

How do you promote sustainable catering services in Westminster?

We cut down on food miles and waste by using local suppliers and following seasonal menus. We also work towards Social Value initiatives to ensure we are constantly improving our sustainable practices.

How are allergens and special diets managed?

Our allergen management policies cover all 14 major allergens. We also diversify our menus to provide choices according to preference and work with schools to control allergens, especially for high-risk pupils on-site.

Do you cater for free school meals?

As well as providing free school meals and breakfasts, we use School Food United technology as administrative support when streamlining the process of determining whether pupils are entitled to free school meals or not.

Does your service meet School Food Standards and local requirements?

Our school catering service goes above and beyond School Food Standards as we partner with top nutritionists to ensure we serve only the most nutritious school meals.