Meal Menu

We provide two healthy eating opportunities throughout the day:  mid-morning breaktime (10.40-11.05am); and lunchtime (12.45pm-13.30pm).

The Chef Manager is more than happy to have a conversation with any parent, carer or student, student about their dietary needs. Aspens have a variety of options that cater for many intolerances. Both Ixworth and Aspens ensure that we offer your child a menu that suits their needs and requirements. Vegetarian options are always available.

Yes, your child can bring a healthy packed lunch/ snacks if you would prefer. However, our schools provides healthy eating opportunities throughout the day. Parents / carers can set a limit on how much money they wish their child to spend in the day via Arbor.

Many parents / carers often imagine that a packed lunch is the healthiest option. In fact, it is far easier to get the necessary nutrients into a cooked meal. Only 1% of packed lunches meet the nutritional standards that currently apply to school food. All of our food is cooked from scratch on the premises using local produce, free-range eggs and organic meats.

We operate a cashless catering system via Arbor. You will be issued with login details. Any issues, please call the School office. Arbor is automatically changed every day against the attendance register, so you won’t pay for food if your son / daughter is not at school and you can track your balance online at any time. Our meals are priced in line with other schools  across the county.

Any student entitled to Free School Meals will be provided with a free lunch. For those parents/carers whose children are not entitled to Free School Meals, we may provide subsidies for those who can provide evidence of financial hardship. Simply write to our Office Manager and provide the relevant evidence to see whether you qualify.