School catering in mitcham
Nutrition and safety standards assured
At AiP, we believe that every child deserves to feel nourished and cared for, which is why we’re dedicated to providing fresh, flavourful and wholesome school meals that support the well-being of students throughout Mitcham.
At AiP, our school catering isn’t just about meeting standards—it’s about exceeding them because your child’s health and happiness matter to us. We collaborate with leading nutritionists and chefs who share our passion for making nutritious food that kids genuinely enjoy. Our menus are thoughtfully crafted to cater to children of all ages, from the playful tastes of primary school students to the more adventurous appetites of those in the 6th Form.
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
Nutritionally balanced student meals for schools in mitcham
At AiP, we see every meal as an opportunity to support the growth and health of our future generation. Through our brands like Food Smart, Kitcheneers, and The Forum, we create vibrant, engaging menus that make healthy lunches something to look forward to every day. We believe in the power of education and hands-on experiences, which is why we offer chef-led workshops and sugar swap classes in schools. These sessions are designed to inspire children to make healthier choices, helping them develop a positive relationship with food that will last a lifetime.
Our commitment to sustainability means that every meal is crafted with care, using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients to ensure the highest quality. By keeping our food miles low and our standards high, we’re proud to set the bar for school catering in Mitcham. At AiP, we’re here to ensure that every child feels included, cared for, and excited to share a delicious meal with their friends.
Awards and accreditations
Let’s create food experiences that help every pupil thrive.
Frequently asked questions
We streamline our services by using digital systems that provide administrative support for schools for quantifying and organising canteen accounts and services. This makes navigating FSM and paid school meals much simpler, therefore making the queues shorter.
We are passionate about making food that tastes great, looks exciting, as well as healthy and nutritious. Our chefs continuously work on how to make the menus more in line with their pupils. We believe that when good food is served, and the environment is spot on, pupils can build positive relationships with mealtimes.
With the help of our expert nutritionists, we are able to create a meal service that not only meets Government School Food Standards but surpasses them.
We collaborate with schools to tweak menus until they reflect the school’s diverse populations. When all pupils and staff are represented within our menus, then more learning and positive connections with food are formed.
We are able to alter and update menus to suit vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets. Every day we have at least two vegetarian options available, one of which is vegan too.