Lunches
We are proud to work with Chartwells for your children’s school dinners. Chartwells believe that the key to fuelling young minds comes from understanding both what they need and what they enjoy, which is why they develop nutritious and delicious food that pupils love, alongside helping to ensure a healthy body and mind.
You can order meals in advance at www.parenpay.com For support from the West Sussex team, email u73041@compass-group.co.uk
The menu and other Chartwells West Sussex information can be found here:
West Sussex | Chartwells the link takes you directly to the West Sussex page, just scroll down for all the information.
Hot school meals are available for all children in years R-2 free of charge.
How to order: Log on at www.parentpay.com to choose and book your meals. Orders need to be placed by midnight Thursday, ten days ahead of the week required. For example, meals for the week starting Monday 12th would have an order deadline of Thursday 1st.
You will receive an activation letter and temporary password from the School Office to set up your ParentPay account.
Children in years 3-6 have to pay for their hot meal at a price of £3.09 per day. If you receive Income Support, Income-based Jobseekers Allowance, support under V1 of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999, Pension Credit, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance or Child Tax Credit (with an assessed income below £16,190), then you will be entitled to claim free school meals whatever year group your child is in but you will need to fill in a form which is available at
For children with food intolerances and allergies, Chartwells have a dedicated team of medical diet nutritionists on hand to support allergen aware children and their parents. More information on their medical diet process can be found here: The Chartwells Approach to Medical Diets | Chartwells
Parents and guardians can contact the medical diet nutrition team directly on: westsussexspecialdiets@compass-group.co.uk.
To find out more about Chartwells, visit their website or contact the school catering team. Weblink: Primary School Caterers You Can Trust | Chartwells
To see the latest Chartwells menu, please click HERE.
If your children do not want cooked meals they bring a packed lunch to school. We have a healthy food policy and would ask that you do not include sweets or fizzy drinks in lunchboxes.
During warm weather it is advisable to put an ice pack in lunchboxes to help keep them fresh.
