School Meals

We are excited to introduce Chartwells as our new catering provider, serving wholesome and delicious meals to the children of The Federation of Guillemont Junior and Pinewood Infant Schools from January 2026, as part of their work with Hampshire schools!

At Chartwells, they are passionate about encouraging and enabling more children to enjoy a nutritious school meal to get the most out of their day.

Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM)

Currently, all pupils at Pinewood Infant School are entitled to a free school meal as part of Universal Infant Free School Meals.

This government initiative ensures that all children in Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 receive a free, nutritious school lunch every day.

Delicious and Nutritious Menus

Chartwells’ school meals are lovingly created by a team of talented chefs and dedicated nutritionists. Their menus are designed to be both tasty and nutritious, to fuel children’s learning throughout the school day, and ensure they grow strong and healthy.

• ‘Thumbs Up’ Taste Tested: Chartwells ensures their food is ‘thumbs up’ taste-tested in schools with the real critics—the children.

• Menu Variety: Look out for familiar favourites like pizza, pasta, roast, and fish. The autumn/winter menu also features new additions like Chicken and Vegetable Pie, Chicken and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake, and Potato and Lentil Curry, which is rich in fibre.

• Tasty Desserts: To finish off nourishing lunchtime meals, the dessert selection includes fruity favourites, warming custard cakes and crumbles, and popular chocolate delights.

Allergy and Medical Diet Management

Every pupil should be able to enjoy coming to school and feel safe eating with their friends.

Chartwells’ expert team of nutritionists helps thousands of pupils with food allergies enjoy school meals safely, every day. Their incredible work has been recognised with the LACA Nan Berger Award in 2022 and the LACA + Natasha Allergy Research Foundation Award for Allergy Management in 2023.

• Find out more on how Chartwells manages allergies and their medical diet process in schools by following the link below:

  • Feeding children safely

Love School Meals

Find out more about Chartwells and their approach to food for children by visiting their website Love School Meals. It is your one-stop-shop to help you learn more about the food they serve today.

• Visit Love School Meals