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title: "Hot Meals"
url: "https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/pupils-parents/hot-meals"
school: "Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School and Pre School"
---

# Hot Meals

## Ordering Hot Meals

![](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/images/letterbox/Bishop_Aldhem_high_res-219.jpg)

Our hot meals are provided by Chartwells.

The cost of a meal is £2.85 (free if your child receives free school meals (FSM) or Universal Infant Free School meals (UIFSM)).

To order, please **[Click Here](https://dorset.mealselector.co.uk/)** to go to the Chartwells Dorset Meal Selector website where you can also find details on how to order meals. Please note the cut-off date in the FAQs below for placing orders.

For allergen reports, please go to the Chartwells Dorset Meal Selector website.

Please see below for Menu details.

If you require assistance with ordering, please contact Chartwells on [**01202 691038**](tel:01202%20691038) or [**BPDadmin@compass-group.co.uk**](mailto:BPDadmin@compass-group.co.uk)

### Free School Meals

Please apply via the OFSM portal **[Online FSM Application](https://apply.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/pp-hamwic)** or complete the paper Free School Meal Application form.

Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) - Year Foundation, 1 and 2

Children in Year Foundation, 1 and 2 are entitled to receive a free school meal every day, however, if you are eligible for free school meals (FSM), please do still complete the **[Online FSM Application](https://apply.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/pp-hamwic)** as your child will be eligible for free/discounted school trips and the school will receive additional funding to support children's learning.

Food Allergen Information

Allergen information for packed lunches/hot school meals is available on the Chartwells website.

 Application for Free School Meals  178 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-aldhelm-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/APPLICATION_FOR_FREE_SCHOOL_MEALS_-_OFSM.pdf)

 Chartwells FAQs  255 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-aldhelm-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/parents/chartwellsfaqs.pdf)

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### Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School and Pre School

 Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School and Pre School
Winston Avenue
Branksome
Poole
Dorset
BH12 1PG

 01202 715100
 <office@bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk>

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