The school food champion
In the kitchen
Feeding more than hunger
Supporting pupil growth through good food
At AiP, we’re big on care. Our school catering teams create flavourful, healthy meals that support pupil wellbeing, focus and energy.
Nutrition
Our nutritional experts design menus that power pupils through the school day, boosting concentration, health and wellbeing.
Wellbeing
At AiP, we create great school food that supports learning, fuels energy and nurtures both body and mind.
Ingredients
We believe great school catering starts at source, using seasonal produce with 88% of dishes cooked from scratch.
Community
More than the food on a plate, we strengthen school communities through education, support and shared experiences.
When delicious becomes nutritious
Good mood food
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 who expect high street café culture.
Awards and accreditations
Allergen management and wellbeing
Championing food safety in schools
Allergen management
We champion food safety in schools, ensuring every meal is safe to eat and meets every pupil’s individual needs.
Nutrition
Our menus are designed around the nutritional needs of every child, offering a full service across the school day.
Locally sourced
Our chefs work with local and seasonal ingredients from a fully transparent supply chain.
Sustainability
We bring sustainability into school classrooms through educational programmes that inspire positive change.
Social values
Our approach to social value and sustainability shapes every part of our school catering.
Explore our services
Hub kitchen
From soil to plate, we take care of every detail. Our offsite kitchens deliver fresh, nutritious meals that help schools create positive food experiences for pupils.
Digital solutions
Powered by digital technology and designed around people, we make the school dining experience easier, calmer and more enjoyable.
Let’s create food experiences that help every pupil thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Having an on-site catering team means meals are freshly prepared in your school kitchen using quality ingredients and seasonal produce. It gives schools greater flexibility to respond to pupil preferences, special events and changing meal uptake, while creating a welcoming dining experience that encourages more pupils to choose school meals.
Yes. We have robust allergen management procedures in place and work closely with schools and parents to provide safe, nutritious meals for pupils with allergies, medical diets and cultural or religious requirements. Every school has a trained Allergen Champion, and our nutrition team can provide additional support for more complex dietary needs.
Our menus are developed by nutrition experts and chefs to meet, and often exceed, Government School Food Standards. Around 90% of our meals are cooked from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients, with balanced recipes designed to support pupils' concentration, wellbeing and learning throughout the school day.
Yes. Our on-site catering service can provide breakfast clubs, morning break, lunch, after-school provision and hospitality for meetings, training days and school events. We work with each school to create a catering offer that meets the needs of its pupils, staff and community.
We create menus that pupils enjoy, combining familiar favourites with modern, trend-led dishes and seasonal ingredients. Alongside regular menu refreshes, we engage pupils through tasting sessions, themed events and feedback opportunities, helping schools increase meal uptake while creating a positive dining experience.