Catering
Healthy, Fresh and Balanced – School Catering at South Chingford Foundation School
Fuelling ambition and wellbeing through nutritious meals every day
We are proud to partner with Olive Dining to provide healthy, freshly prepared meals every day. Our menus meet national school food standards and offer a variety of vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-aware options.
Seasonal Menus
Throughout the year, students can enjoy seasonal menus that reflect changing preferences and availability. Alongside popular hot meals, a wide selection of cold options is available, including salads, baguettes, fresh fruit, yoghurt pots, and drinks. All dietary requirements continue to be catered for.
Daily Menu and Options
Each term, students can enjoy a rotating selection of hot meals and cold options. These include sandwiches, salads, and a range of snacks available throughout the school day.
Pricing and Healthy School Commitment
The price of the meal of the day, including free school meal entitlement, is £2.65. In addition to the meal of the day, students can choose from a wide variety of items, including baguettes, sandwiches, salad boxes, fresh fruit, and yoghurt pots.
As a Healthy School, our menus adhere to high nutritional standards, supporting students’ wellbeing, concentration, and overall health.
Please note that we operate a cashless system where payments are processed online. All meals are paid for through ScoPay, our secure cashless payment system. Parents/Carers can top up online, set spending limits, and view transactions.
You can access the portal by clicking on the Portal below:
Biometric registration
We are a 'cashless' school and all students use the cashless system to purchase food and to borrow from the library. Fingerprints are taken and immediately encrypted; images are not stored, and data protection procedures ensure security.
Please contact Mrs Roach in the Finance Office on 020 8529 1853 extn 265 for more information.
Free School Meals
If you believe your child may be eligible for Free School Meals, please complete the Waltham Forest application form linked below or phone 020 8496 8506/8505 or 020 8496 3000.
