Transforming School Lunches in Wiltshire
At AiP, we make mealtimes something to look forward to. As one of the trusted school catering companies in Wiltshire, our focus is on fresh, flavourful food that fuels learning and encourages healthy habits. Every dish we serve is thoughtfully created to bring variety, balance, and enjoyment to school lunchtimes.
Transforming School Lunches in Wiltshire
At AiP, we make mealtimes something to look forward to. As one of the trusted school catering companies in Wiltshire, our focus is on fresh, flavourful food that fuels learning and encourages healthy habits. Every dish we serve is thoughtfully created to bring variety, balance, and enjoyment to school lunchtimes.
Nutrition and Safety Standards Assured
Nourishing food supports learning and fuels pupils. That’s why our menus are designed with input from qualified nutritionists and prepared by experienced chefs. As proud partners of the British Nutrition Foundation, we base our approach on science-led principles to help children understand and enjoy nutritious meals. Food safety is built into every stage of our service, with training, checks and full traceability from kitchen to plate.
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
Sustainability Initiatives
Our environmental commitment shapes the way we work. We reduce food waste through our on-site systems and the use of technology. Our long-term goal is to cut emissions by 90% by 2045, driven by real action, not offsetting. From sourcing British produce to careful use of ingredients, we’re building a food service that’s better for pupils and better for the planet.
Sustainability Initiatives
Our environmental commitment shapes the way we work. We reduce food waste through our on-site systems and the use of technology. Our long-term goal is to cut emissions by 90% by 2045, driven by real action, not offsetting. From sourcing British produce to careful use of ingredients, we’re building a food service that’s better for pupils and better for the planet.
Ensuring Safe and Inclusive School Meals
We understand how important it is for every pupil to feel confident and safe at lunchtime. Our teams are trained to manage allergens with care and precision, offering a range of meal options that cater to individual needs. Using the School Food United platform, families can view menus, track ingredients, and place secure orders with ease.
Trusted Food Safety & Nutrition
With over two decades of experience, we know how to meet high standards without compromising on taste. Our kitchens meet rigorous food safety requirements, supported by national certifications and audits. Beyond the menu, we engage pupils through hands-on sessions that make nutrition interactive like seasonal cooking activities, sugar swaps and themed days.
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
Nutritious, Delicious School Meals in Wiltshire
Whether we’re serving up a classic roast or a modern, plant-based dish, we tailor our menus to suit local tastes and dietary needs.
From primary schools to sixth form colleges, we provide age-appropriate, engaging food experiences that support physical and mental wellbeing. In Wiltshire, AiP is proud to deliver more than just school meals – we help shape positive food experiences for life.
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.