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At Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, we understand that food plays a crucial role in the daily lives of our pupils. Nutritious, high-quality meals fuel both academic and extracurricular success while fostering a positive relationship with food that lasts a lifetime. We are proud to partner with Lodestone House, the UK’s leading independent school catering company, to deliver exceptional dining experiences across all our Foundation sites.

A Partnership Built on Quality

Lodestone House has been our catering partner for over 30 years, consistently providing fresh, ethically sourced meals designed to meet the nutritional needs of our pupils. Their menus are carefully curated to ensure variety, taste, and balance, using homegrown ingredients where possible to create dishes that are both delicious and sustainable.

Mealtimes at the Foundation are about more than just nourishment; they are a time to connect, socialise, and recharge. Lodestone House understands this and takes their responsibility seriously, ensuring every pupil receives a meal that supports both their wellbeing and their educational journey.

A Menu for Everyone

We recognise that dietary needs and preferences vary, which is why our catering team ensures that every meal provides options suitable for all requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-friendly choices. Our diverse menus cater to a wide range of tastes, ensuring that every pupil can find something they enjoy.

Transparency and Engagement

We encourage parents to explore our menus and see first-hand the variety and quality of meals available to our pupils. Regularly updated menus can be accessed here: Senior School Chorister School providing insight into the balanced and exciting dishes on offer each day.

Providing insight into the balanced and exciting dishes on offer each day.

Additionally, our catering team welcomes feedback and continually strives to refine and enhance our offerings based on pupil and parent input.  To give feedback please contact principal@dcsf.org.uk.

A Commitment to Excellence

At Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, we are dedicated to ensuring that our pupils have access to nutritious, high-quality meals every day. Whether it’s a hearty breakfast, a well-balanced lunch, or an energising snack, we are committed to delivering food that supports both physical health and academic success. Our partnership with Lodestone House reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence in every aspect of school life.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our school catering, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

A message for families affected by the closure of Durham High School

We understand that this will be a difficult and uncertain time for many Durham High School pupils, families and staff as they consider the next steps for their education and future.

If your family has been affected by our neighbour school (Durham High School) closure, and you would like to discuss the options available to join our school, our Admissions Team is here to offer guidance, answer your questions and provide support in a confidential and compassionate manner.

Whether you are seeking information about places, transition arrangements, transport, scholarships, bursaries or simply wish to talk through your circumstances, we would be pleased to help.