Watling Academy are working with Cucina, part of Impact Food Group, to deliver a high-quality food service that offers a range of options that are both healthy and appealing to students, and great value for parents and carers.
Breakfast service commences at 8am, with hot and cold food available.
At break and lunchtime, a range of “grab and go” options are available, as well as traditional hot meals. The lunch menu is regularly updated, to include seasonal produce, and reflect curriculum and cultural events.
Free School Meals
Free School Meals (FSM) make it easy for everyone to enjoy healthy, tasty food at school every day.
If eligible, the allowance is added automatically to the student’s account, so meals can be chosen just like everyone else — no separate queue, no extra steps at the till.
With Free School Meals, there’s plenty to enjoy:
- A hot main meal and dessert of the day, or
- A mix of StreetVibes and Chill Deal options
- Breakfast and breaktime items are also available within the FSM allowance, so you don’t miss out
- Lots of other tasty options
Find out if you’re eligible and apply here: https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
Allergen Safety
All our dishes include full ingredient and allergen information, and all pre-packaged items are clearly labelled with the 14 major allergens. An allergen matrix is available at the serving point so students can check choices quickly and easily.
We also have strict procedures in place to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring food is prepared safely. For anyone requiring more information or support, our friendly Allergen Buddies are always on hand to answer questions.
What’s On Offer?
In September 2025, we are launching a new catering provision for our Sixth Form cohort, introducing an exciting range of new products, similar to those available in high street coffee shops.
More details on the offer and the tariffs can be viewed below.
Cashless Catering
Watling Academy operates a cashless catering system. Parents and carers can top up their child(ren)’s account at any time, via IRIS Parentmail. This system is also used for all school communications, and we recommend that all parents and carers activate their accounts, to ensure that they are kept fully informed of everything that is going on!
If you have any queries regarding our catering provision, free school meals or charges, please email operations@watling.academy
