Break and lunch time are important parts of the St Bede's School day.

Pupils are welcome to bring a packed lunch or to buy food at our canteen using the cashless system (for Scopay online payments please click here). Whichever they choose, students can sit together with their friends and eat lunch.

We also have our Sixth Form Bedestro which offers a similar range of hot or cold food, drinks and snacks.

Accent Catering are proud to be the new caterer for St Bede's. Founded in 2002 we are an established school-food caterer, passionate about supporting local British farmers and growers with seasonal quality ingredients at our core. We focus on producing great tasting food from scratch, so you will not find our chefs using packet mixes or ready to use sauces. All our meat is Red Tractor (UK sourced) accredited; fruit & vegetables are UK sourced where possible & fish from sustainable stocks. As specialist school caterers we believe that catering is so much more than a meal put on a plate. We work hard to create a service that is fun and adds value beyond the traditional lunch time offer including tasting tables, school assembly talks, theme days and pop-up chef demos. We all work hard together, helping our pupils build strong and healthy relationships with food; creating positive, lasting memories of food that will stay with them for the years to come. We can’t wait to start providing a great service to the St Bedes community.

Menus

Please see the weekly menus for this term at the bottom of this page which includes allergen information.

Dietary requirements

If you have any queries regarding catering or dietary requirements, please contact the Accent team via our Contact Form - select Canteen query Accent Caterers from the drop down.

Free School Meals

If you think you are eligible for free school meals, please complete the application form below.

*Special note from Accent Catering : Reassurance regarding the recent Salmonella outbreak*

We understand that recent reports of a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak may be concerning for parents, carers and our school communities, and we would like to offer some reassurance.

The Food Standards Agency is continuing to investigate the outbreak. Although the source has not been confirmed, potential links have been identified with imported eggs. There is currently no evidence that UK-produced eggs are affected.

All eggs used in the meals we prepare for schools are UK-produced and sourced exclusively through our nominated suppliers, providing clear traceability throughout our supply chain. Our main egg supplier has confirmed that the shell eggs it supplies are produced under the British Lion Code of Practice. This means that the laying flocks are vaccinated against Salmonella and are subject to enhanced testing.

The safety and wellbeing of the children we serve are our highest priorities. We will continue to monitor official guidance closely and work with our suppliers and school partners to maintain the highest standards of food safety.