Food at Blatch
Message about our catering provider Caterlink:
The new year in 2025 introduces an exciting new partnership between Blatch and Caterlink
We have been working closely together to plan the launch of some great initiatives.
A new pod will be installed south of the building, near the covered walkway and the tennis courts so that more students can grab food whilst still getting to play sports and get fresh air at break and lunchtime.
In answer to Student Voice asking for a more sustainable approach, there will no longer be the sale of drinks in plastic bottles onsite. Caterlink will instead provide flavoured water, free of charge at the Hydration Station so that students can fill their own bottles. Drinks will still be sold but in cans and cartons.
Screens around the servery and dining hall will display the day’s menu choices helping children to make their choices.
We had the pleasure of sampling the food provided by Caterlink at their presentation and we are really excited about the range and quality of the offer. All of this is in combination with a commitment to keep prices down, fixing them for a year.
A hot main meal will be 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 with the ability to carry over unspent balances until the end of the week.
There is no change to our payment system, you can continue to upload funds to your child’s account on sQuid.
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