Secondary School Catering Across the North of England
Fuel for learning, focus and active lifestyles
Orian Solutions provides secondary school catering for academies, high schools and multi-academy trusts across Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire and the North East. Our menus are designed to support older pupils with meals that balance nutrition, convenience and modern tastes.
We work with schools in Carlisle, Penrith, Kendal, Lancaster, Preston, Blackburn, Darlington and Newcastle. Our aim is to create food that pupils enjoy while helping schools meet nutritional and operational requirements.
More Choice and More Variety
Food designed for teenagers
As pupils grow older, their preferences and nutritional needs change. We create menus that offer more independence, more choice and more variety. These menus appeal to a wide range of tastes while supporting physical and mental development during key learning years.
Our service adapts to different school layouts, break schedules and meal patterns, ensuring food is accessible and appealing throughout the day.
Balanced Nutrition and Convenience
Key features of our secondary catering
Modern menus
- Global flavours and themed days
- Seasonal specials
- Familiar favourites with healthier preparation
Balanced nutrition
- Wholegrains, lean proteins and plant-based options
- Fresh fruit and vegetables daily
- Low salt and low sugar recipes
Grab and go
- Hot wraps and handheld options
- Cold pots, salads and snacks
- Efficient service for busy break times
Fresh Meals
A day in a secondary school kitchen
Our kitchens operate at the heart of the school day. We prepare fresh meals for both short breaks and longer lunch periods, ensuring a smooth service even in large academies with high pupil numbers.
Our typical routines include:
- Early preparation of ingredients and hot meals
- Morning break service with quick, healthy choices
- Full lunch service with multiple food stations
- Allergen and dietary control checks
- Effective queue management for large year groups
- End of day cleaning and next day planning
Key Areas
Four pillars of our secondary school service
Choice
Menus that provide multiple daily options for different tastes and dietary needs.
Speed
Service designed to handle high numbers in short breaks and staggered lunch periods.
Quality
Freshly prepared meals that meet or exceed School Food Standards.
Engagement
Regular theme days, cultural menus and food events to keep pupils interested.
Local Supply
Working with local suppliers
We work closely with regional producers to bring fresh, high-quality ingredients into secondary school kitchens. This supports local businesses and reduces food miles.
We source across:
- Cumbria including Carlisle, Penrith and Kendal
- Lancashire including Lancaster, Preston and Blackburn
- Yorkshire including Bradford, Skipton and Leeds
- The North East including Durham, Darlington and Newcastle
Promote Healthier Choices
Supporting healthy habits and independence
Secondary school pupils often develop lifelong eating habits during these years. We help schools promote healthier choices through:
- Clear allergen labelling
- Cultural menus that celebrate world foods
- Tasting tables and pupil feedback sessions
- Promotion of fruit, vegetables and balanced meals
Consistent Standards
Serving secondary schools across the region
We support maintained schools, large academies, multi-academy trusts and specialist secondary environments. Our regional structure ensures consistent standards and fast communication with local managers.
We currently work across Carlisle, Kendal, Penrith, Preston, Lancaster, Blackburn, Bradford, Leeds, Durham and Newcastle.
