The aim of this paper is to demonstrate that it is possible to make major changes in a primary school with limited investment. I wish to present the methods used in this process which enabled me to examine the existing catering, to identify, investigate and research the problems, to explore the literature available and to synthesise my results with authors in the area of my research. I wish to share my findings so that others may also benefit. The paper will contain a rigorous review of the literature on the Action Research methodology, the historical context of the school meal and the current national debate on the quality of school meals.