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School Meals & Dining

We serve a wide choice of food and beverages, providing a nutritional balance and supporting a Healthy Lifestyle. 

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We have 4 catering outlets:​

  • Main Dining Room - Old Newman Building

  • SnackShack - Benedict Building

  • The Pod - St Marys Building

  • 6th form Brewhouse Cafe - Newman College Building

What's New

Introducing StreetVibes: Made Your Way Our StreetVibes offer has had a refresh; it’s simpler and easily customisable, meaning there’s always something for everyone. Every combo is available for the price of a free school meal. This term, we’re rotating three high-street-inspired concepts to keep things fresh: Mac my Day Kebab Shack and Spud King. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, StreetVibes will feature a vibrant, street food-inspired menu that reflects the latest food trends, ensuring choice and variety remain at the forefront of your lunchtime experience. Check out the restaurant for the new Kebab Shack, Mac My Day, and Spud King! How it works: CHOOSE IT! Start with Your Base: Kickstart your meal with a variety of delicious options— we've got something for everyone. ADD IT! Pick Your Protein: Fuel your day with a selection of mouth-watering proteins, including succulent grilled chicken, savoury beef, or plant-based alternatives. TOP IT! Your StreetVibes, Your Way: Elevate your meal with an array of fresh, flavorful toppings and sauces, allowing you to customise your dish just the way you like it. All our new StreetVibes concepts are available at the free school meal price. And of course, all concepts have a vegan dish to ensure that all our customers can enjoy the new global flavours! See you at lunch!

Menus

​Meals served reflect the cultural, medical and dietary needs of our students.

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Please see the list below for our available menus:​

Fresh Food. Great Choices. Every Day.

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We’ve partnered with Innovate, part of Impact Food Group, to bring modern, exciting dining experiences to your school.

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Every day, students can enjoy freshly prepared food packed with flavour, variety, and choice - whether grabbing something quickly or sitting down to enjoy a hot meal with friends.

Main Meals

Freshly cooked hot meals are served every day, including popular favourites such as roast dinners and pasta bakes. Each meal is served with vegetable sides and a dessert.

Chill Deal

Our Chill Deal is a great-value cold meal option. Simply choose four chilled items marked with the Chill Deal logo for one set price. Pick from favourites likes rolls, yogurts, fruit pots and small home bakes – ideal for busy days.

 

StreetVibes – Made Your Way

StreetVibes brings a taste of the high street into the school restaurant, with bold flavours and a build-your-own style that puts students in charge. It’s all about choice, flavour and fun!

StreetVibes runs Tuesday to Thursday, with a different concept taking centre stage on alternating weeks. The idea stays simple every time:

  • CHOOSE IT – pick a base, whether its rice, noodles or salad, we have a variety of bases to create the foundations of a delicious dish.

  • ADD IT – add a protein such as grilled chicken, savoury beef or plant-based alternatives.

  • TOP IT – personalise with toppings such as chilli or cool mayo.

With loads of combinations available each week, meals can be mixed and matched to suit every taste.

Naturally

Our Naturally range offers a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options, including fresh salads, wraps, fruit pots, and baked snacks – perfect if you’re looking to try more plant-based choices.

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Breakfast

Start your day the right way with a tasty breakfast! Choose from toast and spreads, croissants, cereal, pancakes with syrup, or a free porridge breakfast. With plenty of options, there’s something for everyone to fuel up and get ready for the day ahead.

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Breaktime – PowerBites

PowerBites are smaller portions of popular favourites packed with energy, perfect for keeping you going through the day. Available as snack pots at breaktime for just £1.35 each, they’re ideal when you need a quick pick-me-up.

 

After School

Hungry after school? Look out for after-school snacks available in your canteen – great to enjoy before clubs, revision sessions, or sports practice.

Free School Meals

Free School Meals (FSM) make it easy for everyone to enjoy healthy, tasty food at school every day.

If eligible, the allowance is added automatically to the student’s account, so meals can be chosen just like everyone else — no separate queue, no extra steps at the till.

With Free School Meals, there’s plenty to enjoy:

  • A hot main meal and dessert of the day, or

  • A mix of StreetVibes and Chill Deal options

  • Breakfast and breaktime items are also available within the FSM allowance, so you don’t miss out

  • Lots of other tasty options

Find out if you’re eligible and apply here: https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals

Allergen Safety

All our dishes include full ingredient and allergen information, and all pre-packaged items are clearly labelled with the 14 major allergens. An allergen matrix is available at the serving point so students can check choices quickly and easily.

We also have strict procedures in place to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring food is prepared safely. For anyone requiring more information or support, our friendly Allergen Buddies are always on hand to answer questions.

Theme Days & Specials

We love bringing extra fun into the restaurant. Look out for monthly theme days and special menus celebrating cultural events, festive occasions, and global flavours — from Christmas lunches and Chinese New Year to sporty specials and exam-season treats.

 

 

Our Food Values – Eat Well, Live Well

We’re proud to serve food that’s nutritious and kinder to the planet. Our menus are built around:

  • Sustainability-conscious sourcing, including:

    • MSC- or MCS-certified fish for Fish & Chip Fridays

    • RSPCA-assured free-range eggs

    • Red Tractor British milk

    • Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee

    • UK-sourced baking potatoes

  • Smart nutrition, including fibre-enriched breads and sweet bakes — helping reduce over 3.5 million sugar cubes across our bakery range

  • Food for everyone, with options for all dietary needs, halal menus where required, and clear allergen labelling

  • Student-first promise — trying something new? If you don’t like it, we’ll refund it. No questions asked.

 

Got Feedback?

We’re always listening. Whether it’s a menu suggestion or to give a shout out to a favourite dish, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 hello@impactfood.co.uk

Free School Meals

For more information about Free School Meals and Pupil Premium, click on one of the links below.

Children whose parents receive one of the following benefits will be entitled to receive free school meals:

  • Income Support (IS)

  • Income-based Jobseekers Allowance (IBJSA)

  • Income-related employment and support allowance (IR ESA) (this benefit was introduced 27 October 2008)

  • Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

  • Child Tax Credit (provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit) and have an annual income that does not exceed £16,190 (as assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs). Note – from 1 May 2009, where a parent is entitled to Working Tax Credit during the four-week period immediately after their employment ceases, or after they start to work less than 16 hours per week, their children are entitled to free school lunches.

  • The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit

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Additionally, the following children are now eligible for support:

  • Children from families with No Recourse to Public Funds with a right to remain in the UK on the grounds of private and family life under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights

  • Children from families receiving support under Section 17 of the Children’s Act 1989 who are also subject to a no recourse to public funds restriction

  • Children of a subset of failed asylum seekers supported under Section 4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

  • Families holding a BN(O) passport

  • Spousal visa holders, work visa holders, student visa holders

  • Children of Zambrano and Chen carers

  • Those with no immigration status / those who are undocumented

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This is not a full list of children who may be eligible, so if you have No Recourse to Public Funds but the above does not apply to you please fill in the application form and contact *insert contact here* to discuss further.​

 

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