Award winning education caterers Alliance in Partnership (AiP) has won a new five-year catering contract with a Worcestershire school.

Birchensale Middle School in Batchley has chosen AiP to provide meals for its 398 pupils.

Business manager Pauline Begley said: "We were impressed by AiP's green credentials, inventive menus and inclusive attitude and look forward to working with them."

David Weller, managing director for AiP added: "We are extremely pleased to have won this contract and have lots of new and exciting ideas to contribute to Birchensale Middle School."

AiP has also just won the Gold Food for life in 26 Borough of Kensington and Chelsea contracts, with 50% of the menu to be local, 30% of organic origin or Marine Stewardship Council approved, 75% freshly prepared daily and free from genetically modified ingredients.