We're excited to announce a new partnership with Lunchtime Company, our new school catering provider.

Based in Cambridge, Lunchtime Company is a local, family-run business with extensive experience serving schools in the area. They focus on providing delicious and nutritious meals, all prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

Each day, students can choose from four delicious main options, along with a new salad bar, dessert table, and freshly baked bread. Mary and her friendly supported team will be on hand to serve the meals.

This partnership is about more than just food. Together with Lunchtime Company, we aim to help our students understand where their food comes from and the important role it plays in their health and happiness. We hope the new lunches become a highlight of their day!

At Summercroft, the school lunch menu is on a three week rota and changes twice a year. Children may choose to have a school lunch some days and bring in a packed lunch from home on others. They do not need to keep to a set pattern as meals can be ordered on ParentPay up to 08:00 am each day. The meals are prepared in the school kitchen by well-qualified staff under the organisation of Lunchtime Company. The emphasis is on good, nutritious food. Children are encouraged to eat the food they ask for as a sign of good manners to the cook.

ParentPay

We use Lunchtime Co, which allows parents to order and pay for school meals.

Useful Links:

How to set up your ParentPay Account :PP - Payer Guidance - ParentPay Group

How to add additional children: PP - Payer Guidance - ParentPay Group

How to set up automatic top up: PP - Payer Guidance - ParentPay Group

How to book a meal: PP - Payer Guidance - ParentPay Group

How to cancel a meal: PP - Payer Guidance - ParentPay Group

Meals for KS2 and Nursery Children

Meals for KS2 children are available at a cost of £3.10 per meal. For Nursery children the cost is £2.70.  These are ordered and paid for online through ParentPay and we ask that you keep your school meal balance in credit.  If debt is accrued and is not paid off by the end of the half-term, we will no longer be able to offer a school meal.

Universal Free School Meals

As part of the Government’s Universal Infant Free School Meal programme, a free hot lunch will be provided for those children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 that wish to have one. Those children not wishing to have a school meal should bring a packed lunch from home.

Allergies and Intolerances

If a child has a special meal requirement, for example a food allergy, we will do our best to accommodate, but it is very important that we get a special menu in place before that child starts to have a school meal.  Applications for a special menu should be made by submitting the below PDF to the School Office.

Home Packed Lunches and Snacks

Children in KS2 can bring a healthy snack from home to eat during morning break time. Children in KS1 and Early Years are given a piece of fruit or salad vegetable at snack time.

Any drinks should be brought in named, watertight containers but should not be fizzy or in glass bottles. No foods containing nuts can be brought into school as we have several children and staff who have a nut allergy; this includes Nutella, museli bars, cakes containing nuts, etc. Please ensure all lunchboxes and water bottles are clearly named, and any uneaten food and rubbish is taken home to be disposed of.