Home > Our Food > Nutrition & Dietary Requirements A positive experience for every child We understand the critical role that food plays in a child’s growth and development, and Mellors are dedicated to providing nutritious, delicious, and enjoyable meals for all students and customers. is your child entitled to free school meals? Check if your child can get free school meals in England and find out how to apply on your local authority’s website. Click here to check Find out information about our approach to school food, nutrition, and our commitment to creating a positive dining experience for students. Value of NutritionEating well supports growth and development, health and wellbeing which boosts energy levels and the ready to learn throughout the day to enhance performance. We host regular theme days to help keep mealtimes exciting and engaging. They are a great opportunity to experience new flavours, explore new cultures – all in a fun and educational approach. All our meals are lovingly made from scratch, using only quality, fresh ingredients to lock in all the goodness and nutrients. At Mellors we recognise the important of social interaction and dining experiences which helps teach children the value of social skills. Nutrition & AllergensSpecial diets are a very important part of our catering provision in schools. Allergen procedures are essential to ensure that the needs of individual pupils can be met safely. To ensure we offer the best possible service to our pupils and families, Mellors Catering Services have individual care plans in place for all pupils who have an allergy or intolerance. If your child has a dietary requirement, your Catering Manager will meet with the parent/ guardian to ensure there is a variety of meals available throughout the week and that individual nutritional needs are met. Students who regularly eat breakfast have been shown to achieve up to 17.5% higher scores in Maths tests compared to those who skip breakfast School food standards: resources for schools Take a look at the Government’s published guidance for schools including the ‘School Food Standard Practical Guide’, ‘Checklist for Headteachers’, ‘Portion Sizes and Food Groups’ and a lot more. Click here to visit the Government website Nutrition and food Development teamWe believe that the foundation of a student’s success and wellbeing begins with proper nutrition. Our award-winning team of dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to ensure that every school meal we serve is not only delicious but also nutritionally balanced and aligned with the highest standards of food safety. Our Nutrition and Food Development Team are the driving force behind our commitment to providing nutritious and wholesome school meals. School food standardsWe recognise the importance of adhering to and exceeding school food standards. Our commitment to providing nutritious and wholesome meals in educational institutions is unwavering. Our trusted teams consistently look for opportunities to put health and wellbeing at the heart of our food offer for our pupils and students – whether it’s adding in lots of nutritious fruit & veg to meals, not adding salt into meals and reducing sugar intake, Mellors promote healthy eating practices. Access to hot school meals can improve cognitive function and concentration in the classroom At Mellors Catering Services, we take pride in our ability to provide inclusive and delicious school meals that cater to a diverse range of dietary requirements. We believe that every student should have access to food that not only nourishes their body but also delights their taste buds. Do you have aquery about allergiesor special diets? Ask Our Nutritionist Danielle Watkins Ask a question