Lunch Menus
Welcome to Weeke Primary School's Catering Information.
At Weeke Primary School, we are excited to announce our partnership with ABM Catering for our school meals. Our aim is to provide nutritious, delicious, and locally sourced meals that support your child's growth and learning.
School Meal Options
Children at Weeke Primary School have the option to either bring a packed lunch or enjoy a freshly prepared, hot school lunch, which costs £2.85. Payments can be made online through the Parent Arbor App. Please ensure that all school lunches are paid for in advance.
Important Lunchbox Guidelines
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Nut and Sweet Restrictions: To ensure the safety of all children, please do not include nuts or sweets in lunchboxes, as they pose choking hazards and serious health risks.
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Beverage Policy: Children may bring squash or juice in a bottle or carton, but these can only be consumed during lunchtime. Only plain water is permitted in class.
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Prohibited Items: Please note that fizzy drinks, thermos flasks, and glass containers are not allowed in school.
Menus and Additional Information
Menus in other languages and additional food-related information can be found on the ABM Grow website. Alternatively, you can also join their Facebook page to get more information. We are committed to sourcing food locally and ensuring that our meals meet the highest quality standards, in line with Hampshire County Council's healthy eating agenda.
Free School Meals Eligibility
Free school meals are available for children whose parents or guardians receive one or more of the following benefits:
- Income Support
- Income-based Job Seekers' Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The Guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (if not entitled to Working Tax Credit) with an annual gross income of no more than £16,190
How to Apply for Free School Meals?
You can check your eligibility for free school meals through a new online service. To complete a check, you'll need:
- Name, home address, and email address
- National Insurance Number or National Asylum Support Service reference number
- Child's name, date of birth, and school
To check your eligibility online, please click here.
How do I pay for my child's meal?
Working alongside ABM we have updated our systems and all payments for lunches will go through the Parent Arbor App. In order to ensure your child gets a meal regularly, please keep up with payments into your Arbor account. Unless eligible for Free School meals, we are not able to cover or subsidise the cost.
About ABM Catering
ABM Catering brings over 30 years of experience in school catering, focusing on healthy, responsibly sourced food that children love. Our meals are freshly cooked and designed to provide a third of a child's daily calorie intake, helping them concentrate and thrive.
Healthy Living Initiatives
ABM Catering goes beyond just providing meals. We engage with schools and communities to promote healthy lifestyles through initiatives like:
- Ready Steady Cook and healthy eating/lunchbox sessions in collaboration with Public Health England.
- Food to Flourish Classroom resources that help teachers educate children about food in an innovative way.
- Live cooking workshops and sensory experiences that make learning about food fun and memorable.
Join us in celebrating key events such as VegPower’s - Eat Them To Defeat Them campaign, Nutrition and Hydration Week, and National School Meals Week.
For more information about ABM Catering, visit their website: ABM Catering.
Medical Special Diets
To ensure the health and safety of every child, please complete the allergy QR code for each allergy. Our new catering company is starting their records from scratch, so we need your help to provide accurate information. Even if you've shared this before, we ask that you fill out a form for every allergy.
For more information and details on accessing the form, please read 'Parent's Guide to getting ready for September 2025.