School catering in bristol

Nutrition and safety standards assured

At Aip, we specialise in providing bespoke, digital, sustainable and high-quality catering solutions to schools throughout Bristol.

Whether it’s on-site or off-site catering, our menu options are curated to meet the diverse needs of students while prioritising their health and safety. We work in collaboration with our food development team, alongside leading nutritionists and top chefs to provide meals for children that are safe, inclusive, healthy and meet high nutritional standards.

Food smart

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

Kitcheneers

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

Sixth form

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

Sustainability initiatives

- We recognise the importance of sustainable practices in everything we do. From minimising food waste to reducing our carbon footprint, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the planet while promoting healthy eating habits among children from a young age. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in every aspect of our supply chain including utilising digital pre-ordering and waste-tracking systems to utilising locally, seasonally and ethically sourced produce to prepare our menu items.

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Allergen management

- We understand the importance of allergen management in ensuring a safe dining experience for all pupils. That’s why we have implemented a stringent allergen management policy that includes offering allergen-free menu options and utilising the School Food United platform for easy allergen tracking and ordering. Our team works closely with schools to identify students with dietary restrictions, ensuring that meals are prepared, stored and labelled separately with different utensils if required.

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Food safety and nutritional standards

- We exceed Government School Food Standards and comply with all food safety regulations to guarantee the safety of every school meal we serve. Our chefs undergo training with the British Nutrition Foundation to ensure that our menu options are not only nutritious, flavourful and balanced but also consistently enhanced and adapted to the unique preferences of pupils of all age groups.

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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 bristol

With over 20 years in the industry, we at AiP specialise in bespoke, digital and sustainable solutions for schools across Bristol. Our meals ensure flavourful and nutritious options that can be enjoyed by pupils of all ages. At AiP, we take allergen management seriously, all allergen-free and alternative diet meals are prepared, stored, and labelled in dedicated areas. We also use separate utensils when serving these meals to create a safe dining experience and accommodate diverse dietary needs for students.

Sustainability is a core pillar in our operations, with commitments to carbon neutrality and reduced greenhouse gas emissions achieved through local and ethical sourcing and waste reduction strategies through innovative digital technology such as digital pre-ordering and waste tracking systems. We also strive to create a positive and interactive dining atmosphere for students by offering chef-delivered culinary workshops and sugar swap classes to encourage healthy eating habits at a young age.

We exceed Government School Food Standards and safety regulations, with our food safety processes and standards recognised by multiple awards and ISO certifications, including ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018.

Awards and accreditations

Let’s create food experiences that help every pupil thrive.

Frequently asked questions

What catering services do you provide in Bristol?

Our services include Primary (Food Smart), Secondary (Kitcheneers) and Sixth Form (The Forum) catering programmes. We cater both on and off-site, depending on the school’s needs.

How does "Social Value" impact Bristol’s catering contracts?

We support the local community’s positive impact on their environment through using local food suppliers, reducing food waste, cutting carbon emissions and contributing to local jobs and training programmes.

Does your service meet School Food Standards and local requirements?

With help from our expert nutritionists we are able to create balanced, nourishing meals that go above and beyond Government School Food Standards.

Does your menu reflect the diverse cultures of your pupils?

Our menus are designed to be tailored to schools and their culture. We often update menus and provide multiple choices for diverse preferences that represent the pupils and staff.

How do AiP accommodate pupils with special dietary requirements?

Allergen management policies are implemented and strongly enforced to ensure that children can enjoy good food safely. Our stringent considerations apply to the sourcing, transportation, preparation and cooking steps, to minimise risk.