Bridgend Catering Services believe there are many benefits to having a school lunch.

• Meals are healthy and nutritionally balanced.
• It is recommended that we eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables each day. On a daily basis a school meal offers vegetables, salads and fruit for children to choose, therefore helping towards the '5 a day'
• Special, medical and religious dietary needs are catered for.
• Convenience - saving you time preparing packed lunches.
• Enhanced learning abilities - studies have shown that children are more receptive in classes if they have had a fulfilling lunchtime meal.
• Teaches children social skills, table manners and how to make meal choices.
• Allows a child to relax in a safe, supervised environment with friends.
• Your child can join in with promotions, competitions and fun days

Bridgend Catering Services would like to take the opportunity to assure parents that:

• All menus comply with and exceed, the Welsh Government's Nutritional Standards for school meals.
• We avoid using artificial additives and colourings wherever possible and do not knowingly use food containing GM (Genetically modified) ingredients.
• We have modified our recipes to reduce sugar, salt and fat content and increase fibre
• We regard your child as a valued customer and serve all children in a friendly and supportive manner.
• Purchasing procedures assist the sourcing of safe ingredients and ensure the necessary delivery and storage methods to maintain the highest levels of food safety.
• We are committed to meeting all Health, Safety and Hygiene Regulations.
• We work to ensure emerging trends can be catered for, e.g. currently looking at Organic, Local and Fair Trade products.