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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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.
Step 2
Menu planned
Menus are planned across a real range — see the full offer above.
Step 3
Meals prepared
Meals are prepared fresh by Food Village's own chefs into Food Village containers.
Step 4
Delivered to school
Meals arrive at your school ready to serve.
Step 5
Served to pupils
Pupils receive their lunch.
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.
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.
Service options
How the service reaches your school.
Food Village supports different tender and service formats — not just one fixed model.
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.
