School Meals

At Oatlands School, we believe lunchtimes are a fantastic opportunity for children to learn about healthy eating through delicious food, hands-on cooking, and good table manners. In the lunch-hall, children can see the freshly prepared food and talk to the kitchen team to choose their lunch. Every day there will be a choice of 2 main meals, freshly made bread, salad, seasonal vegetables and 3-4 desserts. Please look at the menu below to help your child choose.

They are then encouraged to be as self-sufficient as possible, carrying their own plate, helping themselves to cutlery and independently cutting up their food. Just like at home, we expect good table manners, correct use of cutlery and we encourage the children to try all the foods on their plate, especially the vegetables!

Here is everything you need to know about food and meals at our school:

Daily Meals & Snacks

Free School Meals: All pupils are entitled to a free, freshly prepared, delicious hot meal daily, cooked on-site by our talented catering team and planned by our catering partner Nourish. You can view the full menu at the bottom of this page.

Packed Lunches: If you prefer, you can send a healthy, nut-free packed lunch in a reusable container. Please avoid sweets, chocolate, and fizzy drinks. Note that we require one week's written notice if you wish to switch between hot meals and packed lunches.

Snacks & Drinks: Children receive a free, fresh fruit or vegetable snack mid-morning, and water is available all day. Please bring a filled named water bottle in every day for your child.

Special Diets: If your child needs a specific diet for medical, religious, or ethical reasons, please contact the school office on info@oatlands.surrey.sch.uk and update their profile on Arbor so our kitchen can prepare accordingly. 

Important Reminder: We are a strict nut-free school, which includes all packed lunches and after-school snacks.

Nourish Website -Primary - nourish contract catering

Food facts - Healthier Families - NHS