A student taking a hot meal from a chef at a secondary school servery

For secondary schools & sixth form

What if

School food was something students genuinely chose?

Great food helps students stay focused, engaged and ready to learn.

We partner with secondary schools and sixth forms to deliver high-quality, choice-led catering in vibrant dining spaces designed around older students.

What we do

We offer a complete school catering solution that supports the full school day.

From fresh, nutritious meals to flexible food options throughout the day, our offer is designed to increase participation, support wellbeing and give students food they genuinely want to eat.

A chef handing a plated lunch across the counter to a student

Secondary school brands

Discover the brands whose passion for food goes beyond nutrition -striving to make school food different and better in every way.

Innovate logo
Cucina logo
Appetite Connect logo
A smiling sixth form student choosing a wrap at the school servery

Sixth form experience

Sixth form students expect greater choice and independence in how and when they eat.

We work with schools to deliver flexible catering that reflects the needs of older students and the character of each sixth form community.

Get in touch to find out how we can support your sixth form provision.

Proven impact you can trust

What started with a single school partnership has grown into one of the UK's leading education catering specialists.

Today, Impact Food Group serves over 1,700 schools and one million students every day through a family of specialist brands, supporting primary schools, secondary schools, sixth forms, independent schools and multi-academy trusts across England.

Our impact at a glance:

  • +10%

    average increase in meal participation within the first 16 weeks of a new contract

  • 96%

    of students feel happy at school because they enjoy our food*

  • 95%

    find it easier to focus in class**

Source: Impact Report 2025 - *vs 76% in non-IFG catered schools **vs 72% in non-IFG catered schools

Our food

Great food starts with great ingredients. Every meal we serve is made to be nutritious, appealing and something students want to eat.

Bowls of chicken, slaw and salad on a serving counter
A large pan of paella with lemon and herbs
Spiced potato wedges and chicken in serving trays

For families, confidence matters

We believe school food should be something students choose and something parents and guardians can trust.

That’s why we focus on quality ingredients, balanced nutrition and safe, inclusive dining experiences that support focus, wellbeing and enjoyment throughout the school day.

  • Allergen Awareness and Compliance
  • SEND Support and Inclusive Menus
  • Balanced Nutrition and Quality Ingredients
Bowls of beetroot, salad and noodles on a serving counter
A smiling cook lifting a tray of roast potatoes from the oven

Testimonials

"I was really excited for your contract to begin, and while I expected good things, the success, quality, and consistency of food delivery was nothing short of exceptional."

David CarpenterAssistant Principal At The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Contact Us

Looking for a catering partner that delivers more than just food?

Get in touch to find out how we can support your school or trust - from improving participation to creating a better dining experience for students.

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