Primary Schools

Primary Schools

Proper meals. Made for primary schools.

Fresh, wholesome meals built around how a primary school day actually runs — real food, real variety, real trust.

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The range

Real meals. Real variety.

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How Primary works

From your school joining to lunch being served.

Fresh, wholesome meals made to support growing children through the school day.

Step 1

School joins

Your school registers with Food Village to begin the service.

For school leadership

What matters when you're the one deciding.

What we can say today, and what still needs a confirmed answer before it goes live.

Food quality

Fresh, wholesome meals made with quality ingredients, including Irish and EU chicken, locally sourced Irish produce and trusted local suppliers wherever possible.

Menu variety

Over 30 menu options available each week, including roast meals, curries, rice dishes, pasta, vegetarian choices and more.

Easy implementation

A straightforward setup with seamless app ordering, parent and guardian oversight, simple account management and clear onboarding support for schools and families.

Reliable service

Supporting over 140 schools across Ireland with dependable school meal services built around the needs of pupils, families and school communities.

Support

Schools have ongoing support after launch, with the Food Village team available to help with service queries, menu requirements and the day-to-day running of the school meal service.

Capacity

Over 200,000 lunches made every week, including at a dedicated facility in Longford.

Flexible service models

Food Village can provide different service formats depending on the school, including meals prepared for delivery and solutions using an HSE-approved off-site commercial kitchen where required.

Procurement & tender readiness

We can provide the documentation and service information schools need as part of their procurement or tender process, helping make the transition from tender to implementation straightforward.

School Meals Programme

Food Village works with schools participating in the State's School Meals Programme, providing school meal services designed around each school's requirements, pupil numbers and chosen service model.

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Food quality

Real food, honestly shown.

Every meal on this page is real Food Village food, not a stylised stand-in — here's what that means for your school.

Made for primary school children

Fresh, familiar food that children recognise and enjoy, with balanced meals designed to make lunchtime something pupils look forward to.

Freshly prepared meals

Meals are prepared fresh by Food Village's own chefs, ready for school delivery.

Fresh Irish produce

We prioritise fresh Irish ingredients wherever possible.

Quality you can trust

Nutritious, balanced meals designed with growing children in mind.

Experienced school meals partner

Trusted by schools, staff and parents across Ireland.

Reliable daily delivery

Meals arrive ready for a smooth service, every school day.

Made for young appetites

Familiar favourites alongside real variety, all child-friendly.

Designed around real school needs

Flexible service models built to suit different school setups.

Primary school pupils enjoying their Food Village lunch together

Service options

How the service reaches your school.

Food Village supports different tender and service formats — not just one fixed model.

Pupils arriving at a primary school
01

Hot Drop Delivery

Fresh hot meals delivered ready for service at your school.

02

On-Site Regeneration

Meals delivered in a format that can be regenerated on-site where facilities allow.

03

Kitchen-Supported Service

A model that works with existing school kitchen infrastructure and staffing.

04

Flexible School Meal Setup

Food Village can tailor service delivery to suit your school's specific operational needs.

Trust & proof

What we can show you today.

The team, the kitchen and the scale behind every meal on this page.

200+ local staff

A dedicated team preparing and delivering meals every school day.

40,000 sq ft kitchen

A state-of-the-art production facility built for school-scale meal production.

Top-quality chefs

Meals planned and prepared by Food Village's own experienced chefs.

Fresh Irish produce

Sourced fresh and prioritised wherever possible.

140+ schools

Trusted by schools across Ireland to deliver their meal service.

Daily fresh deliveries

Meals arrive fresh at school, every service day.

Helping young minds grow

Nutritious meals that support children through the school day.

Trusted by parents and schools

A meal service families and school leadership rely on.

Lunchtime in action

Real meals. Real school days.

Fresh Food Village meals, delivered for pupils to enjoy during the school day.

Primary pupils eating Food Village meals together in class
A primary pupil enjoying a Food Village meal at their classroom desk