Menus at Ripley Court

Food is an important part of the school day at Ripley Court. Our dedicated Head Chef Ian and the Sodexo Team take great pride in preparing fresh, healthy and tasty meals that keep children energised and happy from morning until evening.

Healthy School Meals

From Nursery through to Prep, every child enjoys well-balanced meals and snacks, with options carefully tailored to all dietary needs and preferences. With many years of culinary experience, Chef Ian creates menus that encourage children to explore new tastes while enjoying balanced, nourishing meals. Teachers join the children in the dining hall, creating a happy, family-style atmosphere where no one goes hungry.

Little Court (Nursery and Pre-Prep) dine together at an earlier sitting, followed by Upper Court (Prep), with a warm buzz filling the dining hall.

Daily Menus

Each day, children can enjoy:

Homemade soups with fresh breads

Hearty hot meals such as roasts, curries, pasta dishes, and vegetarian favourites

Baked potatoes, rice and beans with a variety of fresh vegetables

A colourful salad bar with a wide choice, including protein options such as tuna and chicken

Fresh fruit, yoghurts, jellies and home-baked puddings

Second helpings are always welcome, ensuring every child leaves the table full and satisfied.

Snacks and Breaks

Healthy snacks keep children fuelled throughout the day:

Morning break includes fruit and biscuits

Afternoon prep offers cookies, juice and fruit

After clubs, children enjoy a light snack of digestive biscuits

For those in aftercare, an additional light tea ensures no one goes home hungry

Breakfast Club

Chef Ian and the team serve a healthy breakfast each morning for early risers. From 7.30am, children can enjoy toast, fruit, cereals, yoghurt, porridge, waffles, pancakes, eggs and more. Providing a hearty start to the school day.

Allergy and Dietary Care

Allergies and intolerances are carefully managed by our experienced catering team. Creative alternatives mean every child enjoys food that is safe, and delicious.

Special Events and Celebrations

Mealtimes are also a chance to celebrate. From Christmas lunch with crackers and hats, to French Day, Chinese New Year, Thanksgiving and end-of-year parties, food brings our community together. In summer, the team often take lunch outdoors for barbecues and ice creams.

Packed lunches are freshly prepared for outings, and birthdays are marked with a special cake, shared with the Headmaster once a month.

A Love of Healthy Eating

Food at Ripley Court is about more than nourishment, it’s about enjoyment, variety and instilling healthy habits that last a lifetime.

“I really appreciate the response from your chef, and I'm pleased to have found somewhere that takes it all so seriously. I had been rather worried and upset after the other places we'd seen, as they treated children with allergies as an afterthought, and it's a relief to find this is not the case with Ripley Court."