Food in Schools

Term 4, 2024 Update:

School lunches resume on Monday 14 October 2024

Term 4 2024 Food in School Menu updated, please note the two weeks alternate. School lunch menu will start with week one.


KDJ Catering are our new supplier, they are pleased to be able to provide your tamariki with wonderful meals. Please contact the office should child have any allergies or if you have any concerns. Click here to view the menu on KDJ Catering website.

New Menu:

Thank you!

Ngā mihi
KDJ Catering


Dear Parents and Whānau 

The Ministry of Education has continued to offer Stratford Primary School the opportunity to be involved in the ‘Free School Lunches’ programme for 2024.

Free School Lunches is for all students at Stratford Primary School. This includes:

  • One free lunch each school day
  • Lunches will be delivered to school each day to our Year 1 – 4 Syndicates. Year 5 – 8 will collect them from the kitchen.
  • Weekly lunches will include a mixture of cold and hot lunches over the week
  • All lunches are healthy and made to individual students dietary requirements
  • Lunches are safely packaged
  • Where possible, all waste is recycled, either as food scraps or paper/cardboard recycling. 
  • Click here to find out more information

Frequently asked questions:

How does my child register for the Food in Schools Programme?
When students enrol for the first time, parents are asked if they would like their child apart of the programme.
If your child has been off the programme, simply contact the School Office to put them back on. This can take 3-4 working days e.g. contract agreement.

How do I remove my child from the Food in Schools Programme?
Contact the School Office directly to remove your child from the programme.

Can my child pick and choose what they have?
If they do not have any dietary requirements or food allergies, they are able to choose between a hot or cold lunch option. If they have dietary requirements or food allergies they are unable to choose a hot or cold option. See the menu above.

My child has a food allergy or religious food requirements, can they still be involved in the programme?
Yes, we can inform the supplier of your child’s needs. They are also labelled for your child.