School Catering Companies in Milton Keynes
At AiP, we are passionate about transforming school lunchtimes in Milton Keynes with balanced, flavourful meals that pupils genuinely enjoy. As one of the leading school catering companies in the region, we’re passionate about providing food that fuels learning, supports wellbeing, and creates a positive dining experience.
School Catering Companies in Milton Keynes
At AiP, we are passionate about transforming school lunchtimes in Milton Keynes with balanced, flavourful meals that pupils genuinely enjoy. As one of the leading school catering companies in the region, we’re passionate about providing food that fuels learning, supports wellbeing, and creates a positive dining experience.
Nutrition and Safety Standards
Every pupil deserves access to nourishing, high-quality meals. Our school catering services in Milton Keynes offer ingredient transparency, allergen management, and balanced meals designed with expert nutritionists.
We work closely with the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) to help pupils build lifelong healthy habits, with clear, science-based guidance that support smarter food choices in schools.
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.
Food Smart
Built for primary school pupils, Food Smart is about having fun with food, investing in dining spaces, and offering engaging menus.
Kitcheneers
Retail-focused, our secondary school offering is a fresh approach to health and wellbeing with our health by stealth programme.
The Forum
Food Smart
Built for primary school pupils, Food Smart is about having fun with food, investing in dining spaces, and offering engaging menus.
The Kitcheneers
The Forum
Sustainable Catering for Milton Keynes Schools
At AiP, we’re serious about sustainability. Our goal is to become carbon neutral with a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. We don’t just talk about the environment, we act on it, using verified targets set by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Through digital pre-ordering and waste tracking tools, we aim to cut food waste by 50% by 2025. Less waste, more impact for both schools and the planet.
Sustainable Catering for Milton Keynes Schools
At AiP, we’re serious about sustainability. Our goal is to become carbon neutral with a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. We don’t just talk about the environment, we act on it, using verified targets set by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Through digital pre-ordering and waste tracking tools, we aim to cut food waste by 50% by 2025. Less waste, more impact for both schools and the planet.
Allergen-Safe Menus
We understand the importance of allergen management for schools. That’s why we’ve built robust systems to prepare, store, and label meals safely.Through digital platforms, we offer easy allergen tracking and personalised meal options that meet individual dietary requirements without compromising on taste.
Trusted Food Safety and Nutrition
Our nutrition-led approach ensures every meal is balanced and appealing to pupils. We also run sugar swap workshops and interactive chef-led sessions throughout the year to help pupils learn about healthy food in fun and practical ways.
Awards and accreditations
We’re proud to hold many awards and accreditations that speak to our high standards for safety and sustainability
Why work with Us?
Producing delicious freshly cooked meals
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
School Catering in Milton Keynes
For over 20 years, AiP has delivered onsite school catering services that make lunchtime a highlight for pupils. In Milton Keynes, we partner with schools to offer bespoke solutions that meet the needs of pupils, staff, and the wider school community.
From kitchen to classroom, we’re committed to supporting pupil health and wellbeing through every meal we serve.
What food safety standards are followed by AiP?
- We have the following ISO accreditation : ISO 14001: 2015, ISO 9901: 2015, ISO 45001: 2018.
How does AiP address allergen management?
- Any child with a dietary requirement complete our special diets form. The kitchen team and the school agree a plan to identify these children as they come into the dining hall at service.
- The form is then given to the kitchen and our nutrition team. Together, they create the information needed for safe meals. In the instance of allergy or intolerances, they will create a menu with at least 2 daily options (in most instances) from which the parent/carer and pupil can choose their meals.
- Once the parent has chosen the meals, the kitchen prepares the chosen items and holds them separately, labelled with the pupil’s name and allergen. This is then served to the pupil as they come into the dining hall with separate utensils and plates.
Does AiP accommodate special dietary needs for primary school students?
Does AiP accommodate special dietary needs for secondary school students?
What Certifications do you hold to certify menu quality and sourcing?
- Food For Life Bronze
- MSC licence
- All meat used is British Red Tractor Certified
Key considerations to take onboard when selecting a caterer for schools?
- What is your number one requirement from a school meal provider?
- Only supplies Education Catering. All of our insight, research, and development is focussed on providing freshly prepared, healthy, and tasty meals to schools, using the School Food Plan and Public Health information as our starting point.
- Can you meet the needs of our diverse school population?
- At AiP, we know that one menu doesn’t fit all schools. We offer a selector style menu so that you can tailor the menu to your needs.
- Queues are a big problem at our school, we need to minimise wait times and get children eating within our timetable
- At AiP, we have come up with several strategies to help decrease waiting times such as sign posting along the queue so that students know what is on offer before they arrive, pre-ordering so that meals are ready when they arrive, direct marketing to parents and students so they’re aware of what’s on offer before they arrive, and opening multiple servery points to split traffic. In addition, our primary school pre payment solution, School Food United, allows parents to pre order via the app to help improve speed.
Do you cater for different types of dietary preferences?
- Yes, we offer at least 2 vegetarian options each day.
- We strive to make our vegetarian options vegan friendly as well. We do offer at least one vegan option each day.
- We participate in Meat Free Mondays.
- All of our dessert options are vegetarian. Some of them are also vegan friendly.
- We do not use pork gelatine in any of our desserts.
- We can offer Halal meat if requested by the school.