School Lunches
At St. Matthew’s, we know that a healthy, balanced meal is essential for every child’s wellbeing and learning. That’s why we are proud to partner with Hutchison Catering, a leading school meal provider committed to fresh, nutritious and delicious food made with care.
Who Are Hutchison Catering?
Hutchison Catering is an independent, family-run business with over 20 years of experience in school food. They specialise in wholesome, freshly prepared meals that promote healthy eating habits and support pupil development.
Their core values include:
Freshly cooked food prepared on-site every day
Sourcing high-quality, seasonal ingredients
Supporting local suppliers and sustainable practices
Creating menus that are nutritious, varied and child-friendly
Meeting allergen and dietary requirements with care
“We believe every child deserves a fresh, nutritious meal to help them learn, grow and thrive.”– Hutchison Catering
Explore more at: hutchisoncatering.co.uk
What’s on the Menu?
Our school menu runs on a three-week cycle and includes:
A hot meal choice daily (meat and vegetarian options)
Fresh vegetables and salads
Homemade desserts and fresh fruit
Jacket potato or sandwich options where available
All meals are nut-free and prepared to meet government school food standards. Special diets (including dairy-free, halal, vegetarian and medical needs) are catered for — please speak to the school office.
The costs of the meals are £2.40 per day for Key Stage 2. Children in Key Stage 1 are currently entitled to Universal Free School Meals.
Dinner money should be paid in advance via Arbor.
Universal Free School Meals
All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school lunch every day as part of the Universal Infant Free School Meals programme.
Families in Years 3–6 may also qualify for Free School Meals based on income. If you're unsure whether you’re eligible, please speak to us in confidence.
Check Free School Meal eligibility (Leeds Council)
Packed Lunches
Children are welcome to bring their own packed lunch if preferred. We encourage healthy choices and ask that no sweets or nut products are included to support our healthy school and allergy-aware policy. Children can bring plain unflavoured water in their own water bottle if they wish.
We can’t accept responsibility for food lost, damaged or mislaid. If that happens, a meal will be provided which must be paid for the next day.
