Help with school meals and costs
Paying for school meals
Primary schools
All full-time primary school pupils get universal primary free school meals.
You do not need to pay.
Part‑time pupils pay £2.55 per meal.
If you’d like your child to have school meals, email cashless.catering@pembrokeshire.gov.uk to request a cashless catering account.
Secondary schools
Secondary schools use a cashless catering system.
Pupils pay using:
- A cashless catering card
- Or finger recognition (biometric system)
What is biometric?
Biometric means using a fingerprint instead of a card or PIN. It’s secure, quick, and helps reduce queues.
Note. biometric is not available in all secondary schools
There is a daily spend limit of £6 (you can request changes to this limit).
How to pay
You can top up your child’s account:
- Online via My Account
- By setting up a Direct Debit
- By phone:
- Call 01437 764551 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
- Or use the 24-hour automated service: 01437 775164
Low balance alerts
Sign up for free email and text alerts when your balance drops below £10.
Refunds and credits
- Refunds are available if your child leaves school or stops using the service
If you need a refund, please contact cashless.catering@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Need help?
Call: 01437 764551