Hillside Infant School
Lunch
School lunches at Hillside Infant School are provided by our caterers, HCL, who use fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to create healthy, balanced and enjoyable meals for children.
Meals are ordered online through SchoolGrid, HCL’s booking system. Parents and carers are asked to place lunch orders by 8:55am each morning, although meals can also be ordered a full term in advance.
For primary school pupils with food allergies or intolerances, parents and guardians can access HCL's Allergy Management System. This system ensures that your child’s food medical requirements are managed – click here
HCL works on a three-week rotating menu, which you can view below. All school meals must be booked via SchoolGrid. Click here
Children may choose to bring a healthy packed lunch from home as an alternative to a school meal.
Healthy Packed Lunch Ideas
A healthy packed lunch helps children stay focused and full of energy throughout the school day. Below are some simple, child-friendly ideas:
Sandwiches & Wraps
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Wholemeal bread, rolls or wraps
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Fillings such as cheese, egg, tuna, chicken, ham or hummus
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Add salad items like cucumber, lettuce or grated carrot
Fruit & Vegetables
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Fresh fruit (e.g. apple slices, grapes cut lengthways, berries, banana)
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Vegetable sticks such as carrot, cucumber or peppers
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Cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
Healthy Snacks
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Plain yoghurt or fromage frais
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Rice cakes, breadsticks or oatcakes
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Cheese cubes or slices
Drinks
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Water
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Milk
Please remember
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We are a nut-free school – no nuts or nut products, including Nutella
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No fizzy drinks or high-sugar drinks
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No sweets, chocolate or chocolate biscuits