STIR Food Limited school meals information for school websites – Primary
Schools located in Thurrock
School Meals
We are proud to work with Stir Food Limited, who provide fresh, home‑cooked and nutritious meals to all schools across Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. Their menus use seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and create a welcoming, enjoyable lunchtime experience for all children.
All menus comply with, and usually exceed, the Government's National Nutritional Standards for school lunches.
Fresh, Local & Sustainable
Stir Food supports local farmers, uses seasonal produce and works with accredited suppliers. They reduce food miles, minimise single use plastics, and offer plant-based options as part of their sustainability commitment.
Free School Meals
All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receive Free School Meals under the Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) Scheme.
Families in Years 3–6 may be eligible based on income:
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/school-meals/free-school-meals
Menus
Menus operate on a three-week rolling basis and are changed twice a year, include children’s favourites, and introduce new flavours. The service holds the Soil Association Bronze Food for Life Award.
The menu offers four daily choices:
Special Dietary Needs
Stir Food Limited provides menus for allergies, intolerances, and medical dietary requirements. Their nutrition and catering teams work with schools and families to ensure every child can enjoy a suitable school meal.
Food Education & Theme Days
STIR Food Limited support education activities in schools including cookery workshops, assemblies, and themed lunches celebrating world cuisines and cultural events.
Why Choose School Meals?
Schools located in Thurrock
School Meals
We are proud to work with Stir Food Limited, who provide fresh, home‑cooked and nutritious meals to all schools across Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. Their menus use seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and create a welcoming, enjoyable lunchtime experience for all children.
All menus comply with, and usually exceed, the Government's National Nutritional Standards for school lunches.
Fresh, Local & Sustainable
Stir Food supports local farmers, uses seasonal produce and works with accredited suppliers. They reduce food miles, minimise single use plastics, and offer plant-based options as part of their sustainability commitment.
Free School Meals
All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receive Free School Meals under the Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) Scheme.
Families in Years 3–6 may be eligible based on income:
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/school-meals/free-school-meals
Menus
Menus operate on a three-week rolling basis and are changed twice a year, include children’s favourites, and introduce new flavours. The service holds the Soil Association Bronze Food for Life Award.
The menu offers four daily choices:
- Red – Usually meat
- Blue – Vegetarian
- Yellow – Pasta
- Green – Jacket Potato
Special Dietary Needs
Stir Food Limited provides menus for allergies, intolerances, and medical dietary requirements. Their nutrition and catering teams work with schools and families to ensure every child can enjoy a suitable school meal.
Food Education & Theme Days
STIR Food Limited support education activities in schools including cookery workshops, assemblies, and themed lunches celebrating world cuisines and cultural events.
Why Choose School Meals?
- Nutritious, balanced meals made by trained chefs
- Excellent value for money
- Inclusive for pupils with special diets or Free School Meals
- Helps develop healthy habits and social skills
Reception and KS1 are currently entitled to universal free school meals.
Please keep the school office updated with any changes to mobile numbers or email addresses as this will affect your ability to login.
Please keep the school office updated with any changes to mobile numbers or email addresses as this will affect your ability to login.
Our school milk scheme
By registering your child for our school milk scheme they will receive a 189ml (third of a pint) of semi-skimmed milk every day. This is delivered fresh and chilled to their classroom every day.
“How much does it cost?”
Thanks to government subsidies, school milk is free for all under-fives and is subsidised at around £20 a term for children aged five or older.
“Why should I register my child?”
School milk provides your child with essential nutrients such as calcium and protein, for strong, healthy teeth and bones. It is also rehydrating and energy boosting, helping to bridge the long gap between breakfast and lunch so children stay focused.
“How do I register my child?”
If your child is under five:
The school will register your child for milk unless you ask for them not to. Free milk will continue until the Friday before your child’s fifth birthday.
If your child is over five:
Go to coolmilk.com
Pay Cool Milk online, over the phone or at a local PayPoint.
Just pay by a Tuesday for your child’s milk to start the following week.
“How do I find out more?”
Visit coolmilk or contact Cool Milk directly on 0800 321 3248.
“How much does it cost?”
Thanks to government subsidies, school milk is free for all under-fives and is subsidised at around £20 a term for children aged five or older.
“Why should I register my child?”
School milk provides your child with essential nutrients such as calcium and protein, for strong, healthy teeth and bones. It is also rehydrating and energy boosting, helping to bridge the long gap between breakfast and lunch so children stay focused.
“How do I register my child?”
If your child is under five:
The school will register your child for milk unless you ask for them not to. Free milk will continue until the Friday before your child’s fifth birthday.
If your child is over five:
Go to coolmilk.com
Pay Cool Milk online, over the phone or at a local PayPoint.
Just pay by a Tuesday for your child’s milk to start the following week.
“How do I find out more?”
Visit coolmilk or contact Cool Milk directly on 0800 321 3248.
