At Roundwood Primary School, we want lunchtime to be an enjoyable part of the school day. Our school meals are provided by Palmer & Howells, who provide freshly prepared, nutritious meals for our children.
Palmer & Howells aim to provide balanced, varied menus using quality and seasonal ingredients, with options to meet different dietary requirements.
Ordering School Meals
School meals are ordered online through SwiftKitchen.
Parents and carers can use SwiftKitchen to:
- View the current menu
- Choose meals for your child
- Order meals in advance
- Manage your child’s meal choices
Order your child’s school meals
School meals are ordered online through SwiftKitchen.
New to SwiftKitchen? Register your account here.
Already registered? Order your child’s school meals here.
If you have any problems accessing your account or ordering a meal, please contact the school office.
School Menus
Our current school menu is available below.
Menus are subject to change and may occasionally vary due to the availability of ingredients.
Free School Meals
Children who are entitled to benefits-related Free School Meals do not need to pay for their school lunch.
If you think your child may be entitled to Free School Meals, please contact the school office.
Please note that Universal Infant Free School Meals are provided automatically to children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.
Allergies and Special Dietary Requirements
At Roundwood Primary School, we take food allergies and special dietary requirements seriously.
If your child has a food allergy, intolerance or requires an alternative menu, please see the information below.
- Palmer & Howells Alternative Menu Form – for parents to provide details of their child’s dietary requirements.
- School Allergy Policy – information about how we manage food allergies and keep children safe in school.
Please ensure the school is aware of any allergies or changes to your child’s dietary requirements. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Packed Lunches
Children are welcome to bring a packed lunch from home. We encourage families to provide a healthy, balanced lunch to help children stay focused and energised throughout the school day.
A healthy packed lunch could include:
- Sandwiches or wraps with fillings such as cheese, egg, chicken or tuna.
- Fresh fruit and vegetables, such as apple slices, berries, banana, cucumber or carrot sticks.
- Yoghurt or cheese for a calcium-rich snack.
- Breadsticks, crackers or oatcakes as an alternative to crisps.
- Water to keep children hydrated throughout the day.
Please do not include chocolate bars, sweets, crisps, biscuits, cakes or sugary drinks. We encourage families to choose nutritious options that support healthy eating habits.
Break-time snacks
Children should bring a healthy snack from home for break time. Suitable options include fresh fruit, vegetable sticks or other nutritious snacks. Please do not send chocolate, sweets, crisps or other unhealthy treats.
Food safety: Grapes and cherry tomatoes must be cut lengthways into quarters to reduce the risk of choking. Please ensure other foods are prepared appropriately for your child’s age and ability to chew safely.
Nut-aware school: Roundwood Primary School is a nut-aware school. Please do not include nuts or products containing nuts in packed lunches or break-time snacks.
Thank you for supporting our approach to healthy eating and helping us keep all our children safe.
Our Catering Provider
Our school meals are provided by Palmer & Howells.
Palmer & Howells specialise in school catering and focus on fresh, nutritious and varied food, including seasonal ingredients and options for different dietary needs.
You can find out more about Palmer & Howells and their approach to school food on their website.
Need Help?
If you have any questions about school meals, ordering or dietary requirements, please contact the school office.
