School Catering in Coventry

At AiP, we’re about getting taste buds tingling with tasty, healthy and locally sourced school meals for pupils in Coventry.

School Catering in Coventry

At AiP, we’re about getting tastebuds tingling with tasty, healthy and locally sourced school meals for pupils in Coventry.

Nutrition and Safety Standards Assured

Our dedication to excellence ensures that every meal, whether enjoyed on-site or off-site, goes well beyond Government School Food Standards. Collaborating closely with our food development teams, nutritionists, and chefs, we craft menus that are inclusive, healthy and suitable for children of all ages.

Food to make students smile

Founded over 20 years ago and operating in over 400 educational institutions, we’re the experts in school catering. Our local-first approach delivers innovative menus full of tried and tested recipes that support pupil happiness and wellbeing.

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Food Smart

Built for primary school pupils, Food Smart is about having fun with food, investing in dining spaces, and offering engaging menus.

Kitcheners

Kitcheneers

Retail-focused, our secondary school offering is a fresh approach to health and wellbeing with our health by stealth programme.

The Forum

Learn more about our world flavour food offer, designed especially for sixth-form students expecting high street café culture.

Food Smart

Built for primary school pupils, Food Smart is about having fun with food, investing in dining spaces, and offering engaging menus.

Kitcheners

The Kitcheneers

Retail-focused, our secondary school offering is a fresh approach to health and wellbeing with our health by stealth programme.

The Forum

Learn more about our world flavour food offer, designed especially for sixth-form students expecting high street café culture.

Sustainability initiatives

At AiP, our daily operations are guided by a commitment to promoting a more sustainable future. We use local suppliers, utilise wonky vegetables and rotate our menus seasonally to make the most of the UK’s best produce. We strive to minimise our carbon footprint whilst fostering healthy eating habits among children from a young age. We have also integrated digital pre-ordering and waste tracking systems, which allow us to minimise food waste with every meal we serve.

Sustainability initiatives

At AiP, our daily operations are guided by a commitment to promoting a more sustainable future. We use local suppliers, utilise wonky vegetables and rotate our menus seasonally to make the most of the UK’s best produce. We strive to minimise our carbon footprint whilst fostering healthy eating habits among children from a young age. We have also integrated digital pre-ordering and waste tracking systems, which allow us to minimise food waste with every meal we serve.

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Allergen management

We recognise the importance of inclusivity and safety in school catering, especially when it comes to managing allergens. From allergen-free menu options to dedicated utensils and storage practices, our stringent allergen management policy is designed to ensure that every child can enjoy their meal safely, regardless of their dietary restrictions. Through our School Food United platform, parents can easily make informed choices when ordering meals.

Food safety and nutritional standards

Our adherence to Government School Food Standards and food safety regulations ensures that every meal served meets the highest standards of quality and safety. Through ongoing training with organisations like the British Nutrition Foundation, our chefs are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to continually enhance the nutritional quality of our menus.

Awards and accreditations

We’re proud to hold many awards and accreditations that speak to our high standards for safety and sustainability

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Why work with Us?

To exceed all nutritional standards

Producing delicious freshly cooked meals

Creating a Home from Home experience

Providing a fun environment for the pupils

Delivering a packed schedule of theme events

Employing happy friendly smiling staff

Offering a range of special offers

Introducing gardening and cookery clubs

Facilitating competitions, prizes and rewards

Inviting parents in for lunch

Working in partnership with the school

A friendly and open management style

Nutritionally Balanced Student Meals for School in Coventry

Our food safety and nutritional standards are consistently high, with ongoing training ensuring that our menus evolve to meet students’ preferences and dietary requirements. Our ISO accreditations that include ISO 14001: 2015, ISO 9901: 2015 and ISO 45001: 2018.

Can menus reflect Coventry pupils’ tastes and cultures?
We encourage an open dialogue between pupils, the schools and our chefs to give feedback that shapes diverse and interesting menus. Each week, we also ensure we include vegetarian, vegan and halal options.
Does AiP adhere to National School Food Standards and how?
AiP works in partnership with BNF (British Nutrition Foundation) to promote balanced diets and reliable nutritional information. Additionally, we work with expert nutritionists to create nourishing meals that go well beyond Government School Food Standards.
What accreditations does AiP have for school catering in Coventry?
We have the following ISO accreditation: ISO 14001: 2015, ISO 9901: 2015, ISO 45001: 2018. We comply with all regulations, and we have a legal partnership with our Primary Authority (Salford Council), which assures all of our food safety standards/processes
What primary school catering services do you offer?
Food Smart is our primary school catering programme that prioritises making food fun for young children, while balancing it with our duty to instil the need for healthy food choices at a young age.
Do you offer vegetarian and vegan options in your menus?
To ensure inclusivity in dietary preferences, we offer at least 2 vegetarian options per day, one of which is also vegan, as well as Meat Free Mondays.