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All children are expected to stay for lunch; the cost of which is included in the school fees.
At NPS, we are proud of the excellent standard of catering provided by Chartwells, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers for independent schools.
Our catering team, led by Jacqui Dunlop, aims to provide a range of tasty, nutritious meals offering a huge variety of choice and opportunities to try new flavours and combinations. All the food is cooked in-house, using local produce where possible.
Children are encouraged to make their own choices and are encouraged to try new and unfamiliar foods . There is always a range of meals to accommodate individual tastes. In addition to the main meal options, there are baked potatoes with a variety of toppings, seasonal soup and an extensive salad bar. The staff are also more than happy to cater for any special dietary requirements by arrangement with parents.
Our menus have all been approved by a Chartwells nutritionist to ensure healthy combinations. The children can clearly see the various food groups on offer in order to make their choices. There are regular themed days where a range of new and exciting flavours can be sampled. We also offer traditional options and the ever popular Fish Friday. Main meals are always complemented by fresh vegetables, salads and a hot or cold dessert.
Children have access to water throughout the day and are encouraged to stay hydrated by using a water bottle. Sandwiches, milk and a selection of fruit and vegetables are available throughtout the day.
All children eat their lunch in the dining hall. Mealtimes are treated as an important social occasion, with teaching staff dining alongside children.
In addition to providing a cooked lunch, the kitchen also provide packed lunches for trips and excursions.
Dietary Requirements
Our catering staff are trained to cater for children with allergies and religious dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and egg free. Our Catering Manager can be contacted if parents have any concerns over a child’s allergies. NPS is a nut and sesame free school.
Food Menus
The menus offered change weekly and provide a seasonal variety. Pupils have a regular input in the menus offered through regular meetings of the School Council.
Examples of menus can be viewed using the link at the bottom of the page.