The price of school meals will increase on Monday 2 September 2024 by 20p to £3.20 for all pupils and young people across Hampshire who purchase school meals through Hampshire County Council’s Education Catering service. 

 

Why the price is increasing 

The meal price reflects the impact of inflation, including food price rises and associated costs. The current price has been held since June 2023. Whilst Education Catering understand that price increases are never welcome, they have done everything they can to restrict the rise, while remaining a National Living Wage employer and therefore offering staff better terms and conditions of employment than some commercial competitors.

 

Hampshire County Council’s Education Catering service is committed to providing high-quality, delicious meals that support the learning of Hampshire's young people, including those from low-income households who rely on our hot meals.  

 

Free school meals 

Please use the free school meal eligibility checker free school meals 

to see if you qualify for this entitlement.