A guide to choosing your
Hot School Meals Programme Food Provider
A good news story! The budget announced that all primary schools are eligible to apply for the hot school meals programme, allowing schools the opportunity to offer hot meals to all their students. Choosing the right school food provider is a important decision, so to help you make that choice we have highlighted some important things to consider when making that choice:
A Provider You Can Trust
Providing School meals for almost 20 years, the Glanmore Foods leadership team share over 100 years of combined industry expertise. Over 450 schools nationwide rely on Glanmore Foods to deliver their school meals programme and we are incredibly proud that we still supply meals to the first school we partnered with!
Menu Variety
A school food provider should offer a diverse range of options to satisfy curious appetites and combat menu fatigue. At Glanmore Foods we strive to ensure that every child receives a nutritious school meal, we offer an all-encompassing menu that addresses special dietary needs such as dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options daily. Cultural dietary preferences are also respected, with options like Halal chicken and turkey..
Commitment to Sustainable Packaging
It is important to think of the world our young students are set to inherit and how you can help impact that in a positive way. So, when choosing a school food provider, consider what sustainability initiatives they have in place.
At Glanmore Foods we are committed to reducing waste and have an ambitious commitment to reach our Climate Net Zero Goals by 2030. Our Hot meal packaging and utensils are 100% compostable, and we provide brown bins and compostable bags for the correct disposal of any food waste.
Delivery you can Rely on
Reliable delivery from your school lunch provider ensures students get their meals delivered every day.
At Glanmore Foods our dedicated delivery drivers, passionately fulfil their roles, ensuring timely delivery of every child’s lunch. Operating through the night, our garda-vetted drivers use refrigerated van fleets to maintain temperatures at ≤5°C, ensuring the freshness and quality of meals delivered daily.
What level of Service is provided?
Select a school food provider that offers support beyond just providing food.
At Glanmore Foods we invest time, effort, and expertise to deliver a service that exceeds the expectations of schools, children, and parents. It's important that every school who partners with us feels supported.
Get in touch to find out how we can support your school.
Article Sponsored by Glanmore Foods
Glanmore Glanmore Foods are the AIBF’s ‘’Business All-Star School Lunch Provider Of The Year 2023-2024’’.
Get in Touch now to secure Glanmore Food’s award-winning hot meals programme at your school.