header-bg
winter 1736961161

What’s on the menu today? 

Ditch the Packed Lunch in 2025! ⛔

We’re in a new year and it’s the perfect time to reconsider the packed lunch. While it may seem like a convenient option, packed lunches can often lack the variety, nutrition and excitement that your child needs to stay energised and focused throughout the school day. That’s where free school meals (FSM) come in!

Switching to FSM offers numerous benefits, starting with the nutritional quality of the meals. We provide well-balanced, freshly prepared meals that are packed with the essential vitamins and minerals students need for optimal health and learning. Unlike pre-packed sandwiches or snacks, each meal is carefully designed to provide a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins ensuring students get the best fuel for their school day.

Not only are FSM meals more nutritious, but they also bring greater convenience for parents. Gone are the days of scrambling to prepare lunches each morning or dealing with uneaten, soggy sandwiches. With FSM, students receive tasty and diverse meals directly at school, leaving more time for parents and children to focus on the day ahead.

With school meals, your child will have the opportunity to try new foods and flavours they might not get at home. From exciting themed menus like Chinese New Year meals to globally inspired dishes during International Week, your child can indulge in unique and nutritional fulfilling meals.

Packed lunches can often end up unhealthy. Did you know that a number of studies have shown that the majority of packed lunches fail to meet the school food standards and that it is far easier for a child to get the nutrients they need from a school lunch? In fact the School Food Plan reported that only 1 percent of packed lunches meet the nutritional standards applied to school meals.

If you would like to switc your child from packed lunch to free school meals, please visit https://www.havering.gov.uk/schools-education/school-support.

Newtons Primary School had a special visit from the Mayor and Mayoress of Havering

The Mayor and Mayoress of Havering visited the school and joined all children including the Harbour for a festive Christmas lunch in the dinner hall, promoting a sense of togetherness and appreciation among the students!

Trevor Cook, the Assistant Director of Education for the London Borough of Havering, also joined the Christmas lunch

Halloween at Broadford Primary School

The catering team over at Broadford Primary School transformed the school’s dining hall with Halloween-themed decorations to give pupils a fun and festive experience. The spooky decor helps get students into the Halloween spirit, making lunchtime an even more exciting experience.

Check out our Instagram for more photos and please like to tell the team they did a spook-tacular job with the decor!

Parents taster day at St Peters

St Peters School hosted a taster day today for parents to showcase different tasty menu options.

Kitchen supervisor Violeta shared the menu!

  • BBQ Chicken
  • Macaroni
  • Mince and Onion Puff
  • Jam Cake and Custard
mac mince-pies

The feedback from parents was positive. With one saying “We wish we could eat here every day!” and “We are so lucky our kids will eat this food.”

Celebrating International Week with an Intenational Menu

Crownfield Junior School are proudly celebrating International Week this week. Each day will feature a menu inspired by a different region of the world, offering students a chance to explore diverse cuisines.

Day 1: Romania

On the first of July, students can enjoy a beef mitiel

Day 2: India

Next, we journey to India with dishes like kerelan chicken curry with rice or sweet potato and chickpea tikka masala with rice.

Day 3: Jamaica

Midweek brings the bold flavours of Jamaica and students can try jerk chicken and potato wedges.

Day 4: Nigeria

We then explore Nigerian flavours where students can try spiced quorn jollof rice.

Day 5: England

We conclude the week with the staple battered fish and chips.

Please contact Crownfield for the full menu!

A picnic inspired menu at St Peters

Today’s lunch theme at St. Peters School is inspired by picnics. Today’s menu includes a choice of sandwiches, a sausage roll (VE) and cucumber & carrot sticks. Additionally, there will be fresh fruit, cheese & crackers, yoghurt, and a selection of sandwiches (ham, cheese & tuna). For dessert, an iced sprinkled muffin and a bottle of water will be provided.

Speak to our team

There's no question too big or too small. Whatever it is, we're here to help. Contact us today, and our friendly team will be ready to assist you with any enquiries or concerns you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

    What is 4 + 7 ? Refresh icon

    ×



      What is 9 + 4 ? Refresh icon