Vinehall's excellent catering operation is managed in-house by the Domestic Bursar, under the leadership of the Chef Manager. All food is produced from the best ingredients, freshly cooked and served by a committed and well-supported catering team.

Vinehall School is the first independent school to receive the Bronze Award from the Food for Life Partnership for its excellent catering operation, providing fresh, seasonal school meals prepared from the best ingredients, freshly cooked and served by a committed team of cooks and helpers. The school is already well on its way to earning the silver award.

Click here for more information on the Food for Life Partnership.

School children of today are discerning customers and very familiar with an enormous variety of cooking styles and "eating experiences." As a school, we recognise the importance of meeting their expectations, whilst providing a nutritionally balanced menu.

Over recent years many government reports and high profile celebrity chefs(!) have highlighted the importance of a healthy diet. It is increasingly clear that a balanced diet is especially important during childhood and teenage years. The importance of a balanced diet for growing children cannot be overstated. An adequate intake of food energy and nutrients, together with a reduction in fat and sugar intake, is the key to ensuring both current and future good health.

It is the policy at Vinehall to offer a balanced and nutritious menu to all pupils, to provide information on the importance of good nutrition and to promote and encourage pupils to adopt a healthy diet. Special diets are particularly well catered for.

What the children say:

'There is so much choice on Meat Free Monday that I don't know what to choose!' (Emilia Dexter)

'School BBQs are really great.' (Alice Whaley)

'The food is always so nicely presented and is delicious.' (James McNeilly)

'The home-made giant cookies are yummy!' (Katie Orr)