School meal price increase

Like all UK businesses, Chartwells are currently experiencing significant inflationary pressures. As has been widely reported in the media, these pressures have particularly impacted the price of food.
 
Chartwells have been working hard over recent months to absorb these costs through menu changes and negotiating with our suppliers. 
 
However, with inflation continuing to rise, we are now required to increase the price of the meal served at your child’s school to £2.60 (primary) and £2.97 (secondary) from September 2023.

All menus will continue to provide children a choice of nutritious and delicious meals, while complying with the Government’s nutritional guidelines, and catering for those with allergies. 

We want to assure you that the decision to take this action was not taken lightly. We will always continue to do all that we can to provide you the best possible value for money.

Polite reminder for parents and carers of the current Year 2 children who will be Year 3 in September: Previously your child qualified for a universal free school meal. However, from September 2023 when your child moves to Year 3, you will need to pay for school dinners, unless your child is entitled to free school meals.