The BSJ Catering Department is committed to achieving the following:

• Offering a diverse and well-balanced diet within the school community that safeguards students' health, promotes proper growth and development, and meets their nutritional needs.
• Encouraging children and young people to have a proper meal during school lunch times, which can enhance their concentration, improve their academic performance, and enable them to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.
• Providing a wide range of high-quality meals for the school community at affordable prices, ensuring that everyone has access to nutritious and delicious food options.

At BSJ, we have a comprehensive policy for food composition at lunch to ensure that our students have access to nutritious and appealing meals. 

Our policy includes the following guidelines:

• Three varied main courses are offered daily, reflecting our diverse student body from multiple world cuisines, at least one of which is always vegetarian
• Menus must be balanced, interesting, colourful and appealing, using fresh ingredients
• Protein, starch & vegetables make up the daily set menu
• Salad should be available each day for students
• The vegetarian main course must always contain a source of protein
• A different soup is served every day
• Pre-made sandwiches with different types of fillings, using a variety of freshly baked bread, are always available.
• Bread is varied, high in whole grains, and cooked fresh daily in the school kitchen bakery
• A variety of fresh fruits are offered at all times
• Foods must be cooked adopting healthy cooking methods and be low in sodium
• Deep frying is strictly limited
• Cookies/biscuits are served freshly baked and with contents approved by the BSJ School Doctor or School Catering Advisor and served only at lunchtime and after school
• Our school menus are reviewed and approved monthly by the BSJ School Doctor and Catering Advisor

At the British School Jakarta, we prioritise food safety and have a comprehensive policy in place regarding food allergens. 

Our policy includes the following guidelines:

• Parents are required to inform the school Medical Centre if their child has a food allergy
• Our Medical Team regularly updates our catering services with the names of all children who have a food allergy
• Catering services are required to know which children have an allergy and to which food
• Food handlers are aware of the hazards of the use of potentially severe allergens
• All food containing one or more of the common food allergens must be labelled/identified clearly when serving

We take every precaution to ensure the safety and well-being of our students with food allergies, and our policies are regularly reviewed to maintain the highest standards of safety and care.

At BSJ, we have a strict policy regarding nuts, shellfish, and any products that contain them. These items are not permitted in any dishes served on campus, nor are they allowed in any food brought from home.

We take our responsibility for ensuring the safety of all our students seriously and are committed to maintaining a nut-free and shellfish-free campus. This policy is in place to protect students who may have severe allergies and to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all.

Our kitchen is dedicated to producing food and beverages of the highest standard in terms of quality and safety. We take great care to ensure that all of our dishes are prepared on-site in our fully equipped kitchen located within the BSJ Campus premise.