At Fox Primary School, we believe that school food is far more than just a meal—it’s a vital part of each child’s education, wellbeing, and daily experience. That’s why we’re proud of our exceptional in-house kitchen, which prepares fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals for all pupils every day.
School lunches are compulsory at Fox for all pupils. This whole-school approach ensures that every child receives a healthy, balanced meal that supports their learning, growth, and development. It also promotes equality, avoids food-related social pressures, and allows us to run a high-quality kitchen that benefits everyone. Only in exceptional cases—such as specific medical or special educational needs—can exemptions be considered.
What Makes Fox Lunches Special?
Our meals are prepared daily by our in-house chef and dedicated kitchen team using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Meat is supplied by Lidgates butchers, known for working with trusted family farms. We use sustainable fish suppliers and proactively seek the freshest seasonal produce. Wherever possible, ingredients come from suppliers who have long supported our local community.
Menus are thoughtfully designed and updated each year, drawing on feedback from pupils (via School Council), staff, and families. Each week features a range of dishes—from comforting classics to bold, global flavours—with meat-free Mondays, vegetarian options daily, and two sugar-free desserts each week. Fresh fruit is always available as a dessert alternative.
Our Menus
We operate a seasonal three-week menu cycle, with distinct winter and summer offerings. All food is cooked fresh onsite, and favourites like our famous Fox Chicken Curry sit alongside exciting new dishes such as Winter Beef Stew and Coconut & Squash Dhansak.
Menus are reviewed and refined regularly to reflect pupil preferences and nutritional standards. You can view the current menu here: Fox Lunch Menu.
Food, Learning, and Culture
At Fox, we use food to enrich learning. Themed lunches are served to celebrate key cultural events such as Black History Month, Lunar New Year, and Christmas, with dishes like Jollof Rice, Sweet Potato Stew, and Jerk Chicken. These meals connect children to a wider world and help foster curiosity and respect for different cultures.
Our roof garden and school allotment provide a hands-on opportunity for pupils to grow and harvest ingredients like herbs, pumpkins, tomatoes, and lemons. This “allotment to fork” approach sparks enthusiasm for vegetables and helps pupils understand where food comes from.
Supporting Healthy Habits
We encourage children to try a variety of foods and to approach mealtimes positively. Staff support younger pupils, particularly in Reception, by helping them navigate the lunch routine and build confidence to ask for seconds. Portion sizes are age-appropriate, with opportunities for pupils to help themselves to more fruit, vegetables, or carbohydrates if they are still hungry—supporting both satisfaction and food waste reduction.
What Do Parents Say?
Each year, we invite new Reception parents to experience a school lunch with their child. Here’s what some have said:
“An exceptional variety of curries – wow!” “I think you’re doing a fantastic job at providing nutritional meals. I really appreciate the multicultural touches.” “Food looked a hundred times better than I remember as a child!”
We’re proud of our food culture at Fox and are always happy to answer questions or discuss your child’s needs. Please contact the school office if you’d like to learn more or speak with our kitchen team.
Lunch Menu
At Fox Primary School, we believe that school food is far more than just a meal—it’s a vital part of each child’s education, wellbeing, and daily experience. That’s why we’re proud of our exceptional in-house kitchen, which prepares fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals for all pupils every day.
Why Are School Lunches Compulsory?
School lunches are compulsory at Fox for all pupils. This whole-school approach ensures that every child receives a healthy, balanced meal that supports their learning, growth, and development. It also promotes equality, avoids food-related social pressures, and allows us to run a high-quality kitchen that benefits everyone. Only in exceptional cases—such as specific medical or special educational needs—can exemptions be considered.
What Makes Fox Lunches Special?
Our meals are prepared daily by our in-house chef and dedicated kitchen team using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Meat is supplied by Lidgates butchers, known for working with trusted family farms. We use sustainable fish suppliers and proactively seek the freshest seasonal produce. Wherever possible, ingredients come from suppliers who have long supported our local community.
Menus are thoughtfully designed and updated each year, drawing on feedback from pupils (via School Council), staff, and families. Each week features a range of dishes—from comforting classics to bold, global flavours—with meat-free Mondays, vegetarian options daily, and two sugar-free desserts each week. Fresh fruit is always available as a dessert alternative.
Our Menus
We operate a seasonal three-week menu cycle, with distinct winter and summer offerings. All food is cooked fresh onsite, and favourites like our famous Fox Chicken Curry sit alongside exciting new dishes such as Winter Beef Stew and Coconut & Squash Dhansak.
Menus are reviewed and refined regularly to reflect pupil preferences and nutritional standards. You can view the current menu here: Fox Lunch Menu.
Food, Learning, and Culture
At Fox, we use food to enrich learning. Themed lunches are served to celebrate key cultural events such as Black History Month, Lunar New Year, and Christmas, with dishes like Jollof Rice, Sweet Potato Stew, and Jerk Chicken. These meals connect children to a wider world and help foster curiosity and respect for different cultures.
Our roof garden and school allotment provide a hands-on opportunity for pupils to grow and harvest ingredients like herbs, pumpkins, tomatoes, and lemons. This “allotment to fork” approach sparks enthusiasm for vegetables and helps pupils understand where food comes from.
Supporting Healthy Habits
We encourage children to try a variety of foods and to approach mealtimes positively. Staff support younger pupils, particularly in Reception, by helping them navigate the lunch routine and build confidence to ask for seconds. Portion sizes are age-appropriate, with opportunities for pupils to help themselves to more fruit, vegetables, or carbohydrates if they are still hungry—supporting both satisfaction and food waste reduction.
What Do Parents Say?
Each year, we invite new Reception parents to experience a school lunch with their child. Here’s what some have said:
“An exceptional variety of curries – wow!”
“I think you’re doing a fantastic job at providing nutritional meals. I really appreciate the multicultural touches.”
“Food looked a hundred times better than I remember as a child!”
We’re proud of our food culture at Fox and are always happy to answer questions or discuss your child’s needs. Please contact the school office if you’d like to learn more or speak with our kitchen team.
With best wishes,
The Fox Kitchen Team