We are proud to work with Stir Food Limited, who provide fresh, home-cooked and nutritious meals to all schools across Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. Their menus use seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and create a welcoming, enjoyable lunchtime experience for all children.

All menus comply with, and usually exceed, the Government's National Nutritional Standards for school lunches.

Fresh, Local & Sustainable

Stir Food supports local farmers, uses seasonal produce and works with accredited suppliers. They reduce food miles, minimise single use plastics, and offer plant based options as part of their sustainability commitment.

Free School Meals

All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receive Free School Meals under the Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) Scheme.

Families in Years 3–6 may be eligible based on income, to find out if you are eligible please visit

Menus

Menus operate on a three-week rolling basis and are changed twice a year, include children’s favourites, and introduce new flavours. The service holds the Soil Association Bronze Food for Life Award.

The menu offers four daily choices:

• · Red – Usually meat
• · Blue – Vegetarian
• · Yellow – Pasta
• · Green – Jacket Potato

Please read the Parent Information Booklet for more details.

Special Dietary Needs

Stir Food Limited provides menus for allergies, intolerances, and medical dietary requirements. Their nutrition and catering teams work with schools and families to ensure every child can enjoy a suitable school meal.

Food Education & Theme Days

STIR Food Limited support education activities in schools including cookery workshops, assemblies, and themed lunches celebrating world cuisines and cultural events.

Why Choose School Meals?

· Nutritious, balanced meals made by trained chefs

· Excellent value for money

· Inclusive for pupils with special diets or Free School Meals

· Helps develop healthy habits and social skills