School Dinners

To book your hot meal please click here

Healthy School Lunches

Chartwells are the supplier of School dinners. For more information and details about menus please follow the link;  West Sussex - Chartwells


Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies are a focus for all children at Vale.  Whether hot school  meal or packed lunch from home, we encourage every child to eat healthily every day.    We have also looked at how eating well, sleeping well and exercise can have a very positive impact on our emotional health and well-being.  

You must order the exact meal 10 days in advance for your child.  

Click here  for guide on how to order meals.


At school, children in our Early Years, Year 1 & 2 are entitled to a healthy hot meal each day free of charge. 

KS2 Free School Meals pupils are entitled to a healthy hot meal each day free of charge. 

Medical diets and Lifestyle can be selected at the point of ordering, medical evidence is still required for allergies. 

Pupils in Years 3 - 6 can  also purchase a healthy hot lunch at a cost of £3.09.  Pupils can bring in a healthy packed lunch if they would prefer .

To book your hot meal please click here

If you have any question  please talk to a member of the Vale office team who will talk you through how to access these meals. 


The West Sussex Public Health team have produced some handy guidance that can help all of us eat a more balanced, healthy lunch.  They recommend the following:

At least 1 portion every day of:

At least 1 portion every 3 weeks of:

Occasionally (but not every day):

Never to be included in a school packed lunch:

If you have any questions about hot school meals or packed lunches, please do not hesitate to get in contact with our incredibly helpful Vale office team.