School Meals
Free School Meals
You may be able to get free school meals for your child(ren). There is now a quick and easy online application system which enables you to apply direct to KCC – no need to go through the school office. Click on the link below for details:
http://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/free-school-meals
School Meals
FABULOUS FOOD AT SCHOOL
Independent Catering is the catering provider for St Matthew’s School. We pride ourselves on providing your child with a freshly made lunch using locally grown produce from the UK and Kent.
We ensure your child receives a healthy balanced lunch. Our meals are freshly made in our kitchens and served with a smile by our wonderful dedicated team of catering staff.
The children at St Matthew’s receive a 4 choice menu which consists of a meat/fish choice, vegetarian and a jacket potato or pasta alternative.
Complementing the main meal and fresh vegetables is our awesome salad bar providing a choice of over 10 salads every day.
4 choices of dessert are available with hot desserts, jelly, fresh fruit and homemade cheese biscuits. Watch out for Tutti Fruity Tuesday.
All our menus are available on the school’s website.
For those children in reception and years 1 and 2 lunches are FREE, worth over £450 a year which with the current cost of living, represents an amazing investment in the health of your child.
The cost for a paid lunch is £2.70 for a 2 course lunch. (from Sept 25)
We know that only 1.6% of packed lunches meet the same nutritional standards as school food. Improving childhood nutrition is vital and school meals are key to achieving this
Our approach is simple! Great food prepared on site and fantastic value for money for parents.
Please give us a try! Your child will love it – and you will save some valuable time making a packed lunch!
https://www.independentcatering.co.uk/primary-schools/
Below is a link for the current menu
Roots to Food
Independent Catering organised for Roots to Food to come into school and do a cooking demonstration. A group of children worked alongside some teachers to cook these delicious recipes. Your children may enjoy cooking these at home for the family.