Stir Food - New Caterers from September 2026

We are delighted to inform you of changes to our catering contract. Stir Foods has been awarded the contract from September 2026. 

A Warm Welcome from Stir Food!

Stir Food is delighted to be the new caterer providing lunchtime meals to the pupils at your school. We’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone into the dining room and serving the school community delicious, home-cooked food.

Our menus consist of a choice of two main dishes (meat/fish or vegetarian), jacket potatoes with a variety of toppings, or penne pasta with homemade sauces, followed by a delicious dessert. In addition, we provide a freshly stocked salad bar with at least six different items to choose from daily, alongside bread baked on-site wherever possible. Every month, we also introduce a special, seasonal salad recipe to keep things fresh and exciting!

We listen carefully to feedback from pupils, staff, and parents to ensure our menus are both exciting and inclusive, catering to a wide range of dietary needs. Whether it’s incorporating favourite dishes, adapting recipes for allergens, or offering more plant-based options, we’re committed to making lunchtime enjoyable for everyone.

We’re proud to support happy, healthy lunchtimes for every pupil. Please look through the booklets we have provided, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

The price of a school dinner for pupils who pay for meals will increase to £3.15 per meal from September 2026.
 

We understand that families continue to face significant financial pressures and appreciate the impact that any increase in costs may have on household budgets. This decision has not been taken lightly. However, rising food, staffing and supply costs mean that we must make this adjustment to ensure we can continue to provide high-quality, nutritious meals for our pupils.

Free School Meals

We are pleased to remind families that:

• All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 continue to receive Universal Infant Free School Meals.
• Children in Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6) will also continue to receive free school meals through the Mayor's funding programme.

As a result, the vast majority of primary-aged pupils will continue to receive a free school meal each day.

Could Your Child Be Eligible for Free School Meals?

Even if your child currently receives a free meal through Universal Infant Free School Meals or the Mayor's funding programme, it is still important to apply for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM) if you are eligible.
 

Registering for FSM not only ensures your child's eligibility is recorded, but also enables the school to receive additional funding through the Pupil Premium, which helps us provide extra support, resources and opportunities for pupils.

Your child may be eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals if you receive one of the following:

• Universal Credit, with a household income below the government's eligibility threshold
• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (provided you are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income below the qualifying threshold)
• Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
   

How to Apply

Applying is quick and straightforward. If you think you may be eligible, please visit the Bromley application site (New application for free school meals | Instructions – London Borough of Bromley) or contact the school office, where we will be happy to help.

We strongly encourage all parents and carers to check their eligibility, even if they are unsure whether they qualify.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding. If you have any questions regarding school meals or Free School Meal eligibility, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

ACADEMIC YEAR 25-26

School meals are currently charged at £2.88 per day, or £14.40 per week.