School catering in liverpool

School catering in liverpool

Nutrition and safety standards assured

At AiP, we are deeply committed to preparing school meals that are fresh, nutritious, and promote the well-being of our children in Liverpool.

Our on-site and off-site school catering in Liverpool delivers high-quality meals that go well beyond Government School Food Standards to achieve wholesome meals that promote well-being. We work in collaboration with leading nutritionists and top chefs in the country, to make food not only nutritious but also fun and exciting. From primary, secondary and the 6th Form, our meals appeal to 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.

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.

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Sustainability initiatives

Sustainability initiatives

- Sustainability is at the heart of our operations. Local sourcing, seasonal produce, ethical supply chains and food-waste reduction make our food system low-impact and earth-friendly. We’re aiming to be carbon neutral by 2025 and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2045. Our short and long-term targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative(SBTi). From incorporating wonky veggies, free-range eggs, Red Tractor-certified meat and MSC-certified fish in our school meals, we’ve built partnerships based on shared environmental and social values.

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Allergen management

Allergen management

- We prioritize allergen management, taking a stringent approach to ensure that all students can safely enjoy their food. Special dietary menus with allergen-free options are available for pre-ordering on the School Food United platform. All allergen-free and special diet meals are prepared, stored, and labeled separately. Additionally, we also use separate utensils when serving these meals.

- Our customisable menus accommodate various medical and alternative dietary needs, offering vegetarian/vegan options and participating in Meat-free Mondays in Liverpool schools. Our school catering services are tailored to each school’s unique requirements, ensuring nutritious and inclusive meals are served safely to all students.

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Food safety and nutritional standards

Food safety and nutritional standards

- We take great pride in our rigorous safety standards and protocols. Our school catering in Liverpool by AiP is accredited with ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, ensuring accountability and credibility.

- Going beyond Government School Food Standards and in full compliance with the School Food Plan, we prioritise well-balanced child nutrition in schools. Our chefs undergo training by the British Nutrition Foundation, a public-facing charity rooted in science, the BNF assists our partners in promoting balanced diets by offering reliable nutrition information.

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Why work with us?

  • bullet iconTo exceed all nutritional standards
  • bullet iconProducing delicious freshly cooked meals
  • bullet iconCreating a Home from Home experience
  • bullet iconProviding a fun environment for the pupils
  • bullet iconDelivering a packed schedule of theme events
  • bullet iconEmploying happy friendly smiling staff
  • bullet iconOffering a range of special offers
  • bullet iconIntroducing gardening and cookery clubs
  • bullet iconFacilitating competitions, prizes and rewards
  • bullet iconInviting parents in for lunch
  • bullet iconWorking in partnership with the school
  • bullet iconA friendly and open management style

Nutritionally balanced student meals for schools in liverpool

AiP believes in supporting a healthy future generation. Through our brands with Food Smart, Kitcheneers and The Forum, our food development team creates vibrant menus adapted to each age group.

We’ve introduced healthy eating awareness to schools with chef-led workshops and sugar swap classes, fostering a positive food culture where every child embraces healthier choices in Liverpool schools.

We are committed to providing nutritious and sustainable school meals made fresh using sustainable food sourcing, we keep our food miles short and menus seasonal. Our school catering in Liverpool always sets high standards for food quality and safety.

Our digital platform, School Food United, allows easy and efficient pre-ordering for safer meals for all children. It facilitates two-way feedback and better communication. The platform provides detailed information to improve allergen tracing and decision-making, while also reducing the stigma associated with free school meals, ensuring that every child can enjoy nutritious lunches with their peers.

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

General
School catering

We look forward to speaking with you about your school’s specific dining needs. Following a consultation, we’ll respond swiftly with a bespoke plan. Our dedicated management will simplify each step of the process, as we deliver an unparalleled service based on integrity, communication and care.

Frequently asked questions

Through our dedication to social value, we work towards more sustainable practices through our food suppliers, reducing food waste, cutting carbon emissions and supporting the local communities through hiring processes and workshop programmes.

To foster food equity, we provide free school meals and free breakfasts. We also work to reduce the stigma of free school meals by introducing technology such as School Food United.

We offer both on-site and off-site school catering services so that we can deliver the best results for each school’s needs. When delivered from an off-site kitchen, our Community Kitchen model ensures that food is prepared and delivered from a maximum of 20 minutes away.

Our commitments to social value mean that we are striving for resilience in our food suppliers and aim to source as much as we can from local small and medium enterprises (SME’s) to cut down food miles and support local businesses.

Our food goes beyond meeting Government School Food Standards. We achieve this with the help of our expert nutritionists. We create a balanced, nourishing meal service adapted to students’ lifestyles.