Our children are busy growing, not just through their learning, but physically too. We know that to perform at their best, they need a balanced and nutritious diet.

We are delighted to welcome our new caterers, Cleverchefs, to Horsell Junior School.  Cleverchefs offer three daily hot meal options including at least one vegetarian choice, made fresh in our school kitchen. Meals must be paid for and booked in advance using our online payment system, Scopay.  Using this system, children can choose a mixture of school meals and home packed lunches.

Information regarding our caterers and a sample menu are attached below.  Further details about Cleverchefs can also be found here. 

Special dietary requirements:

If your child has a special diet - religious, ethical or medical diet - please complete Cleverchef's special diet request form online here.  Alternatively, you can print and return the below form to the school office.

Please complete this even if your child does not have school lunches, as the school will use this information for school trips, cookery skills and other lessons where food may be provided.

Free School Meals

Free School Meals are available to those children who are in receipt of certain benefits. If you think your family may be eligible please click here for further information or speak to the school office.

Packed lunches

As part of our healthy eating policy, we encourage pupils who eat a packed lunch to enjoy a balanced diet including, for example, a sandwich, cereal bar and a piece of fruit. If your child brings a packed lunch to school, it must be in an unbreakable container, clearly labelled with the child’s name and class and all drinks should be in plastic containers. Please note we are a nut-free school; no products containing nuts may be brought into school at any time.

Fruit and drinks

Children may bring in a healthy snack from home.  Mid-morning snacks may include a piece of fresh or dried fruit or vegetables. Please ensure children do not bring in biscuits or chocolate bars for snack time. 

Water bottles:

All children must bring a labelled water bottle to school.  These can be refilled at water stations throughout the school day.