Filling, Nutritious Meals Served Fresh for Secondary Students

A wide range of wholesome secondary school meals served hot each day, giving students the variety and energy they need to get through busy school days, freshly prepared using quality Irish ingredients.

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Serving Secondary Schools with Healthy, Nutritious Secondary School Meals

Every Secondary menu is reviewed by CORU-registered dietitians and served hot from bain maries in DEIS-funded schools, giving students a genuine choice of wholesome options at lunchtime.

Why Our Secondary School Meals Are Different

Built for Busy, Growing Teenagers

✓ Dietitian-approved dishes refreshed daily to match teenage energy needs
✓ A wide selection served hot from bain-maries, giving students real variety without pre-ordering
✓ Halal and gluten-free options available as part of the daily range
✓ Full nutritional and allergen information displayed clearly for every dish
✓ Freshly prepared food, kept hot and ready at lunchtime

Our production facility proudly serves Healthy School Meals across: Co. Dublin, Co. Kildare, Co. Meath, Co. Westmeath, Co. Meath, Co. Louth, Co. Monaghan, Co. Cavan, Co. Longford, Co. Roscommon, Co. Leitrim, Co. Sligo, Co. Mayo. Co. Galway, Co. Offaly.

Freshtoday Midlands AIBF 2025 award for outstanding school meal service

AIBF Accredited

Freshtoday is proud to be officially AIBF Accredited for 2025. A mark of trust that recognises our ongoing commitment to excellence and customer-focused service. Awarded by the All-Ireland Business Foundation, this accreditation highlights the high standards we deliver every day, from the quality and consistency of our meals to the strength of our partnerships with schools and communities across Ireland. It reflects not only the dedication of our team but also our mission to provide a service that families, schools, and communities can continue to rely on

Freshtoday Midlands ISO 22000 certified healthy school meals

ISO22000 Accredited

Freshtoday is ISO 22000 certified, the global standard for food safety. This guarantees strict controls, full traceability, and the highest levels of quality and compliance in every meal we deliver.

Questions Secondary Parents Ask Us

How do meals work for Secondary students?
Secondary schools that are DEIS-funded receive a hot meal service, with a range of freshly prepared dishes kept warm in bain-maries and served daily for students to choose from at lunchtime.
Do parents or students need to pre-select meals?
No. Students choose what they’d like directly at lunchtime each day, from a full range of hot and cold options served fresh.
How are portions managed?
Portioning is guided by our registered dietitian to make sure the range on offer supports balanced, appropriate intake for secondary-aged students, while still giving them the freedom to choose what they eat.
Can you cater for allergies or dietary requirements?
Yes. Every dish is clearly labelled with full allergen and nutritional information, and halal and gluten-free options are available daily.
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Industry Leading School Meal Providers

From innovative menus to sustainable sourcing, Freshtoday continues to lead the way in shaping the future of school meals in Ireland.

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Working Hand-in-Hand with Irish Growers

By sourcing locally whenever possible and choosing ingredients that are in season, we help reduce food miles while supporting local suppliers and communities. We also look further afield when needed, as local and Irish produce naturally has a limited seasonal range. This allows us to offer greater variety throughout the year while still prioritising quality, freshness and responsible sourcing.

For parents, this means peace of mind knowing their child’s school meals are made with wholesome, quality ingredients.

Explore Our Menus

Browse our wide range of healthy school meals in Ireland. Fresh, balanced, and dietitian-approved options give students the nutrition they need every day.

Partner With Us

Work with Freshtoday, Ireland’s trusted school meals provider. We partner with schools nationwide to deliver reliable, nutritious lunches that support learning and wellbeing.

Online Ordering

Easily pre-order school meals online through our simple system. Parents can choose from a variety of fresh, balanced lunches designed for every student’s needs.