Derbyshire school meals: Watch Chesterfield parents comment on food quality and price increase

By Wiktoria Wrzyszcz
Published 21st Jul 2023, 14:22 BST
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We have asked Chesterfield residents what they think about the school meals – and here is what they have had to say.

Earlier this month Derbyshire County Council announced primary school meals will go up by 95p per child, per day. The proposed price of £3.25 per meal in primary school is higher than in neighbouring counties with schools in Cheshire East charging £2.30 and Nottinghamshire schools charging between £2.30 and £2.58.

We have asked parents from Chesterfield what are their thought on the school meals and their prices.

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Leannie Berisford said: “I think the quality of the meals should be improved. I also think children should have free school meals, it shouldn’t be something that they should pay for.”

We have asked Chesterfield residents what they think about the school meals – and here is what they have had to say.We have asked Chesterfield residents what they think about the school meals – and here is what they have had to say.
We have asked Chesterfield residents what they think about the school meals – and here is what they have had to say.

Sophie Dolling commented: “We are a family of five, and ever since the kids have been to school, I think it is cheaper to buy a loaf of bread, some ham, cheese and make a packed lunch. I think it just suits our family life better. Occasionally my girls will have school meals for special occasions when they do a celebration meal at school and they enjoy it. But usually, the packed lunches suit us better. “

Simon Harrison added: “I think it is far too much. It would be fair to make it free for each child.”

Abbie Tomlin said: “We agree with the price increase, we know everything has gone up from the price of food to catering. You can understand it. Marley enjoys the meals and it would cost that for packed lunches as well. You just have to accept the price going up.”

Related topics:ChesterfieldDerbyshireDerbyshire County CouncilNottinghamshire

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