School Meals
Catering services at St Paul's are provided by Cucina IFG, a leading national provider of catering for schools.
The food on offer conforms to government guidelines ensuring the provision of healthy, nutritious meals within a realistic price. A wide choice of food and drink are served, which allow students to benefit from a balanced diet to help support a healthy life.
Welcome to Your School Restaurant
Fresh Food. Great Choices. Every Day.
We’ve partnered with Cucina, part of Impact Food Group, to bring modern, exciting dining experiences to your school.
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.
What’s On Offer this term?
Watch the video below to see everything your school restaurant has to offer.
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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.
School Menu Tariff
Parent Tariff Letter - September 2026
cucina client tariff poster sept 2026.pdf
Grab & Go
Perfect for busy days – students can choose from wraps, salads, pasta pots and more. Everything is freshly made, easy to carry, and full of flavour.
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.
More than just lunchtime!
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.
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.
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:
- o MSC- or MCS-certified fish for Fish & Chip Fridays
- o RSPCA-assured free-range eggs
- o Red Tractor British milk
- o Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee
- o UK-sourced baking potatoes
- Smart nutrition, including fibre-enriched breads and sweet bakes — helping reduce over3.5 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
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