LunchManage

Questions and answers

• Easy Setup
  You can set up your menus, add products and allergens, and assign menus to each school quickly and easily.
• Notifications
  Automated email alerts for order confirmations, account top-ups, and updates keep everyone better.
• Label Printing
  Print personalized labels for meals with student names, classes, and meal details for easy packing.
• Scalable Solution
  Works for all sizes of operations—from small local shops to large catering companies—managing multiple schools from one dashboard.
• Allergen Management
  Record allergens for each student and automatically flag restricted items during the order process.
• Fast Implementation
  Most users start using the platform within a few days with support during onboarding.
• Automated Production
  The system creates daily production lists and labels automatically to save time and reduce errors.
• Food Waste Reduction
  Accurate pre-orders and scheduling help produce only what is needed, reducing food waste.
• Online Parent Orders
  Parents can pre-order meals online for the day, week, or month, locking orders at your chosen cut-off time.
• Flexible Cancellations
  Parents can cancel orders until the configured cut-off time, after which orders are locked for production.
• Multi-language Support
  Supports both English and Irish languages, especially useful for primary schools.
• No Long-Term Contracts
  You can start or stop using the service anytime without a long-term commitment.
• Reporting and Tracking
  Automatically generate reports for tracking orders, production, and compliance, including school schemes.
• Multi-School Management
  Manage menus, orders, and reports for multiple schools from one dashboard.
• No App Needed for Parents
  Parents can place orders easily on any device through the website, without downloading an app.
• Single Platform Management
  LunchManage helps caterers and food providers manage menus, pre-orders, labels, production lists, and reports all in one place.
• Parent Credits and Payments
  Secondary schools can use a cashless system where parents fund lunch credits, and students order and pay online.
• Holiday & Closure Scheduling
  Schedule holidays and school closures to prevent unnecessary food preparation and waste.
• Compliant with School Schemes
  Built to meet the requirements of the School Meals Scheme, including allergen tracking and audit reports.