New Menu Launching November 2026
Monmouthshire Schools Catering Service is pleased to introduce a refreshed school menu from Monday 2 November 2026. Developed by feedback from pupils, parents, schools and catering staff, the new menu offers greater variety, supports healthy eating and reflects the latest Welsh Government requirements.
What’s New?
- More choice and variety across the menu
- New Pasta Pots available on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Jacket Potatoes available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
- Age-appropriate portion sizes for Infant and Junior pupils
- A wider range of fruit and vegetables available each week
- Desserts updated in line with Healthy Eating in Schools Regulations
Listening to Our Pupils
Feedback from pupils highlighted the importance of having more choice, trying new foods and continuing to enjoy their favourite meals with friends. These views have helped shape our new menu while maintaining the nutritious meals families expect.
Our Commitment
We remain committed to providing healthy, nutritious and enjoyable school meals that support children’s wellbeing and help them thrive throughout the school day.
The new menu starts on Monday 2 November 2026 (Week 1 of the menu cycle).
For further information, please contact the Schools Catering Team
Email: cateringandcleaning@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Click here for the Autumn/Winter Menu 2026/27
Click here for Spring/Summer Menu 2026
Free School Meals
All primary school pupils in Monmouthshire get free school meals through the Universal Free School Meals scheme.
If your household has a low income, you can also apply for the school essential grant to help with other school related costs.
Click here to find out more on Free School Meals
Adapted menus are available on request to meet medically prescribed dietary needs and for learners with religious, ethical or cultural dietary requirements. Please contact the Schools Catering Office to discuss your child’s needs.
To request a special diet request form please email or any general queries please contact: cateringandcleaning@monmouthshire.gov.uk
You can request a copy of the special diet request form, then send it back to the team.
Secondary School Meals
Please visit your school website for information regarding school meals for secondary school:
Parent Pay
Monmouthshire County Council has recently been involved in rolling out the ‘Parent Pay’ online payments system to all its primary schools. This brings online payment systems up to date and ensure that citizens have the benefit of the latest technology when it comes to their child’s school life. Parent accounts can be accessed via your smartphone, tablet or laptop, giving you the most up to date statement of payments into school from anywhere you have a signal. It will give you the chance to pay for school meals, trips and other items from the comfort of your home, whilst being safe knowing whether your child has had a hot lunch on any given day.. It reduces the impact on the environment and saves money on valuable resources that could be spent elsewhere by eliminating the need for letters in your child’s bag each week.
Please click on the links below to find useful information concerning use of the ParentPay system.