Are the meals chilled or frozen?
That depends on your preference—we can supply meals in both chilled and frozen formats.
What’s the shelf life?
The shelf life depends on the format:
Chilled: 12 days from production
Frozen: 360 days from production
Do you have BRC certification?
Yes. The School Meals Company, part of the Secret Recipe Group, holds BRC AA certification.
Do the meals contain allergens?
Yes, some of our meals contain allergens. All allergens are clearly listed and highlighted on the product sleeves.
Are the meals available in food service or multi-pack formats for larger customers?
Yes, we provide our meals in individual components tailored for food service clients.
How are the meals packed?
This depends on the format:
Multi-portion meals are packed in 5kg buckets or 2.5kg trays for schools or school meal companies to portion as needed.
Individual portions are available in 250g and 350g trays.
How do I become a supplier or distributor?
If you’d like to become a distributor, please email us or call the office at +353 (0)21 4289515 and ask for Gary. We’d be happy to discuss further.
Is the packaging recyclable?
Yes, both the trays and sleeves are recyclable.
Who are the meals for?
Our range of meals is designed for both primary and post-primary school students.
Do you offer halal-certified meals?
Yes, in collaboration with The Halal Food Company and the Halal Food Verification Committee, we offer a range of halal-certified meals.
Do you have vegan or vegetarian meals?
Yes, we offer a range of award-winning vegan and vegetarian meals.
Do you offer gluten-free meals?
Many of our meals are gluten-free in content; however, we do not label them as such due to the cost and complexity of ongoing testing, which would significantly increase meal prices.
How much do the meals cost?
Pricing depends on the specific meal—for example, beef is more expensive than chicken. We provide healthy, high-quality meals designed for school-aged children. If you're seeking meals priced at 50p, that’s not us. It's important to consider what goes into a meal at that price after manufacturer and distributor margins.
Our meals are nutritious, great tasting, meet all government nutritional standards, and remain affordable.
How do I heat the meals?
All our meals can be reheated in either the microwave or oven. Please follow the heating instructions provided on the packaging.
Do you offer private label options?
Yes, we occasionally take on private label projects with the right partner. Just email or call the office at +353 (0)21 4289515 and ask for Gary. We’d be happy to discuss further.