The partnership marks the start of a new chapter for school meals in these settings, rooted in fresh, seasonal food, genuine engagement with pupils and a strong connection to the local community.
Introduced in 2022 in response to the cost-of-living crisis, UPFSM aimed to ensure every primary-aged child could access a free school meal, while also improving nutrition, reducing health inequali
As well as helping to save lives, the new measures will help children stay in school as 500,000 days of learning were lost due to allergy-related illness or medical appointments in the last year al
On 27th March the 12 competitors will complete a high‑pressure skills test and then produce a full two‑course menu, showcasing their creativity and technical ability.
The first three SCOTY regional finals took place at Brakes’ Kitchen in Reading. This year the SCOTY competition is sponsored by Bisto from Premier Foods.
The competition asks school chefs to create an innovative and nutritious savoury snack for students, with a maximum production cost of just 85p per portion.
Graham, a chef who honed his talent in the finest restaurants in Belfast and South Africa, is helping ‘transform’ school meals by bringing international flavours and high-street food inspiration to
The proposals are designed to help raise levels of children's fibre intake, reduce salt intake, and eliminate additives.
With the competition focus on producing nutritious, delicious meals for 11-year-old primary or secondary school pupils, the SCOTY competition is the perfect showcase for passionate school chefs to
Every school day, Magic Breakfast makes an impact for over 350,000 children, ensuring morning hunger is not a barrier to learning.