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.'
• 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 Assembly Government's Nutritional Guidelines 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 have an excellent reputation for cleanliness and hygiene and 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.

If Your Child Has An Allergy

If you would like your child to have a school meal at dinner time but are worried because they suffer with a food allergy or a food intolerance, or even if they have religious dietary needs, a menu plan can be devised especially for your child.