Secondary school meals

We are committed to providing a service and making sure the health and wellbeing of the pupils and our staff are at the front of everything we do.

Our academies offer a breakfast, morning break and lunch service. All academies provide a modern counter service. We also provide an online pre-order system (PDF 142KB) available to pupils that works alongside our normal service. The online pre-order system is not a replacement service.

Please view the current price list at the Academy (PDF 579KB).

Menus differ across Academies, please contact your Academy to find out more about their menu.

Our menus meet the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020.

Breakfast and morning break offers:

  • A variety of nutritious and tasty breakfast options
  • A selection of hot and cold drinks
  • At morning break a range of savoury and sweet snacks are available

There are many benefits of having lunch at the Academy:

  • A delicious and varied menu offering great value
  • Choice of main courses each day
  • A varied range of snacks and hand held options
  • A range of sandwiches, salads and fresh fruit are available

We use:

  • Free range eggs
  • Fresh meat that is Red Tractor or QMS (Quality Meat Scotland) assured
  • Responsibly sourced fish landed at Scottish ports
  • Locally sourced, seasonal UK and Scottish ingredients wherever possible – see our video about sourcing local produce to find out more

Cashless catering in academies

We operate a cashless system using the Young Scot National Entitlement card. Find out more about online school payments and how to add funds to your account online.

Please can we ask all parents to register prior to the start of term to make online school payments.

Please ensure there are always sufficient funds on your child’s account prior to sending them for school meals. There is a formal debt recovery process for accounts that fall into debt.

Special diets

Schools should be advised of any food allergies or medically prescribed dietary support during the school induction process or when a condition is identified. Find out more about special diets.

Contact

We are committed to providing the best service possible and invite comments and suggestions. You can email us at schoolmeals@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.