Lunch Menus & Free School Meals
🍽️ School Lunches by Dolce
At Clanfield Junior School, our hot school lunches are provided by Dolce, a specialist school-catering company committed to fresh, home-cooked meals made from raw ingredients. Case Studies+2Case Studies+2. Dinners cost £3.20 and can be pre-booked or ordered on the day.
What makes their meals special:
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Meals are freshly prepared on site and rotate every three weeks to keep things exciting for children. Case Studies+1
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Menus include vegetarian and vegan options, and cater for a wide range of dietary and allergen needs. Case Studies+1
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Dolce has an online pre-ordering and cashless system, making it easier for families and reducing lunchtime queues. Case Studies+1
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They champion sustainability — using British-sourced produce, increasing plant-based meals, and reducing waste. Case Studies+1
What you need to know:
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Children can choose from a variety of hot meals and accompany items, providing a balanced and enjoyable lunch experience. Case Studies
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If your child has special dietary needs, Dolce's allergen-blocking system recognises 14 major allergens. Simply select the allergens which apply, and the system will prevent any unsafe meals from being ordered. But if you have any concerns about allergens or specific dietary requirements, please do contact our Customer Care team on 01942 707709 or email customercare@dolce.co.uk . Case Studies
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Parents will use the online system SchoolGrid to pre-order meals and make payments.
Here are Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.dolce.co.uk/parents/faqs/
Free School Meals
Are you eligible for Free School Meals?
Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income of less than £16,190
- Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)
You can also check online to see if you’re eligible:
If you are entitled to Free School Meals or are serving in the armed forces (and this is unknown to us), please contact the school office. Even if your child does not have a free school meal, the school receives additional funding to support your child’s education.