At Loscoe Church of England Primary School and Nursery, our school lunches are provided by Caterlink.

Children can enjoy a varied menu of hot school meals, with different choices available throughout the week. The current menu operates on a three-week cycle and includes main meal and alternative options, vegetables and desserts.

See the Autumn Term 1 menu here.

What's on the menu?

Our Caterlink menu offers a range of meals across the three-week cycle, including dishes such as:

• Roast dinners with potatoes, vegetables and gravy
• Pasta dishes
• Curries and rice
• Pizza
• Burgers and wedges
• Fish and chips
• Vegetarian and plant-based choices
• A selection of desserts and fruit 

Jacket potatoes with a choice of fillings, a salad bar, freshly baked bread, fresh fruit and yoghurt are also available daily.

Food Allergies, Intolerances and Medical Diets

If your child has a food allergy, intolerance or medical condition which means they require a special diet, it is really important that Caterlink has the correct information so that your child's needs can be considered safely.

Caterlink asks families requiring a special diet menu to complete its online Food Allergy & Intolerance Form. The form needs to be submitted with supporting medical evidence from an NHS professional, such as a GP, consultant or registered dietitian. Caterlink advises that suitable evidence can include a letter, medical notes, a medically signed Allergy Action Plan or a screenshot from the NHS app.

Complete the Medical Diet Form

➡️ Complete the Caterlink Food Allergy & Intolerance Form

Please ensure that the correct school and postcode are selected when completing the form.

Once the information has been received, Caterlink reviews the request and considers the child's requirements, medical evidence, kitchen facilities and school environment. Where Caterlink determines that the request can be safely catered for, its nutrition team develops a special diet menu with at least one suitable meal option each day. Caterlink advises that this process can take up to four weeks from receiving all the required information. 

Further information about the Medical Diet form can be found here.

While You Are Waiting

While a special diet request is being considered, Caterlink advises that children with food allergies or intolerances can be offered a 'safe meal' of a jacket potato with baked beans, vegetables and fresh fruit salad, where this is suitable for the child's particular allergies. Please let school know if your child requires this option. 

If Your Child's Needs Change

If your child's allergies or intolerances change, families should submit an 'Updated Request' using the Caterlink form.

If your child develops an allergy or intolerance to an additional food, please contact school immediately and request a safe meal while the updated information is considered.

If you have any questions about school dinners or your child's dietary requirements, please contact the school office and we will be happy to help.