Nurturing potential to its fullest
Secondary
Big on flavour and focus
Food with the feel-good factor
We take pride in making food with the feel-good factor for our secondary pupils. High-quality nutritionist-approved menus designed to support energy, focus and wellbeing.
Powering healthier choices
Nutrition
Menus designed around every growing child.
Allergen management
Safe, nourishing meals that fuel pupil potential.
Big on appetite
Made for secondary school pupils, our menus redefine school dining and power pupils to thrive.
Locally sourced
Our chefs work with local and seasonal ingredients from a fully transparent supply chain.
Sustainability
We bring sustainability into school classrooms through educational programmes that inspire positive change.
Social value
Our approach to social value and sustainability shapes every part of our school catering.
Great school food that powers learning, energy and potential
Let’s create food experiences that help every pupil thrive.
Food for thought
Discover stories, insights and celebrations from our school communities.
A fresh new morning break offer for AiP's secondary schools
Oasis UK's Happy Hat Day
Across our schools, our teams wore hats to participate in Oasis’ annual awareness and fundraising campaign for children and young people’s mental health.
The impact of school meal programmes on academic performance and student behaviour
Findings by a School Trust Fund study found eating healthy school lunches improved pupils’ concentration.
Frequently asked questions
Our approach to school catering is designed around the way secondary pupils eat today. We combine fresh, balanced food with fast service, giving pupils plenty of choice throughout the day. From grab-and-go options to freshly prepared favourites, every menu is created to support energy, wellbeing and enjoyment while fitting around busy school timetables.
Our catering services are built to deliver great food without slowing down the school day. Flexible meal options help pupils enjoy quick, convenient lunches while reducing queues. Every dining space is different and we tailor our service to suit each school's layout and community.
As experienced school caterers, we know that choice encourages pupils to enjoy school meals. Our menus rotate regularly and include everything from street food-inspired dishes, soups, pasta, rice and noodle bowls to jacket potatoes, salads, sandwiches and grab-and-go favourites. Vegetarian, vegan and Halal options are available every day, with many dishes offering customisable toppings and sauces.
Our healthy school lunches are developed by nutritionists and development chefs to balance flavour with nutrition. Every menu meets national School Food Standards and includes healthier versions of familiar favourites, using wholegrains alongside reduced salt and sugar. We also promote plant-rich dishes and create menus that help support pupils' energy, focus and wellbeing throughout the school day.
No two schools are the same, which is why our approach to catering for schools is flexible. Whether it's creating food-to-go options, adapting service styles or designing menus around pupil preferences, dietary requirements and budgets, we work with every school to deliver a dining experience that reflects its community and supports pupils throughout the day.