School Meals

The School Meals Catering Service provides meals for all schools in the city. The service aims to:

• Provide nutritious, well presented meal choices daily.

• Promote the healthier options and actively encourage their uptake.

• Be proactive in recipe development and introducing new menu tastes.

• Provide a service that meets the highest health and safety standards.

• Guarantee compliance with all current relevant legislation, including the Scottish Government's nutritional requirements for food and drink in schools (Scotland) regulations 2008.

• Work in partnership with head teachers, teaching staff, parents, pupils and other external partners to encourage positive changes in eating patterns over time.

• Provide a service that meets the needs of our customers.

• Strive for continuous improvements in all aspects of the service.

All children in Primary 1-5 are entitled to free school meals.  If you believe your child may be entitled to free school meals outside of these year groups, please see the information below on how to apply.

For more information, please see: https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/education-and-childcare/school-meals