School catering croydon
Prioritising nutrition and safety in croydon
At AiP, our top chefs and expert nutritionists collaborate to enhance pupils well-being with balanced, flavourful dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. We craft school meals that support pupil health and overall well-being in Croydon.
As seasoned education caterers, we are dedicated to providing healthy school lunches that enhance the well-being and safety of our pupils. We focus on delivering delicious school meals made with high-quality ingredients and exceptional nutritional value.
Through our partnership with the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF), we promote healthy eating habits. The BNF, a respected public charity, keeps our teams updated with reliable nutritional information, helping us foster balanced diets in Croydon’s 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.
Sixth form
Learn more about our world flavour food offer, designed especially for sixth-form students expecting high street café culture.
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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
Bespoke, nutritionally balanced meals for croydon schools
With over 20 years of industry experience, we specialise in bespoke, digital, and sustainable catering solutions for schools in Croydon. Our meals are designed to provide flavourful and nutritious options for pupils of all ages.
We exceed Government School Food Standards and safety regulations, and our services are supported by numerous awards and accreditations. Our certifications include ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018.
Awards and accreditations
Let’s create food experiences that help every pupil thrive.
Frequently asked questions
We use a digital catering platform to provide daily reports of children with FSM and UIFSM across Croydon schools. Pupil data is securely stored and reflected within our system for dietary and funding information.
Our robust allergen control is carried out across both on-site and off-site kitchens. We strictly adhere to the 14 major allergens, and in cases where individual medical requirements apply, we work closely with Croydon schools.
Our Food Smart primary school catering programme is designed to engage pupils by making mealtimes fun and approachable, balancing nutrition. Schools in Croydon encourage children to develop positive, healthy eating habits from an early age.
Our menus are crafted to serve nutritious, well-balanced recipes that are exciting to eat. We focus on encouraging a healthy relationship with food, placing strong emphasis on pupil engagement, wellbeing and environmentally responsible choices within Croydon schools.
We cycle our menus around seasonal produce wherever possible, helping to reduce food miles and minimise waste. By reviewing our sourcing and preparation methods, we aim to support sustainable catering services across Croydon schools.