Food at Blatch
Blatch works in partnership with Caterlink to provide all the catering requirements for the school.
We currently have two service points around the school, in addition to the canteen, for ‘grab and go’ so that more students can get food whilst still being able to attend clubs, play sports and get fresh air at break and lunchtime.
During the summer we will be installing another pod so that our total service points increase to four: Canteen, Quad Pod, South Pod and North Pod.
Blatch and Caterlink are committed to sustainability and provide flavoured water, free of charge, at the Hydration Station so that students can fill their own bottles. In addition to this drinks are still sold.
We have trialled cans which have not been ideal and so will be reintroducing some bottles of drinks alongside much improved recycling facilities.
Screens around the servery and dining hall display the day’s menu options helping students to make their choices. They are also linked below.
Caterlink have Allergy Champions to help the students to make an informed choice. Any member of staff wearing Chef Whites can provide information on allergens and dietary requirements. This allows for completely up to date information without worrying about printed information that could be incorrect if ingredients change.
Caterlink has a commitment to keep prices down, and have fixed them for the whole of 2025.
A hot main meal is available for £2.60. The school continues to provide an allowance of £4 per day for all students who are eligible for free school meals. Our cashless payment portal, iPayimpact links to the catering system, you can upload funds to your child’s account on the App or via a link on Edulink.
If you need to request a refund for any catering transactions, please complete this form. It goes to Caterlink who will facilitate the refund.
We encourage families to apply for Free School Meals via the local authority at
https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/free-school-meals