Presentation
School fees include a high-quality balanced meal cooked on site (4 lunches per week for primary school, 5 lunches per week for secondary school).
The school chef develops his balanced menus by working closely with our nurse. Working together with his team, he serves homemade soups, prepares a fully fledged salad bar, three main hot dishes, including a vegetarian option along with accompanying vegetables and a wide variety of desserts (fresh fruit pots, homemade cake and yoghurts).
Our menus are designed to be nutritious, balanced and sustainable, while encouraging pupils to discover new foods and develop healthy eating habits.
Meals are cooked from scratch in our kitchen.
A vegetarian option is available every day, with Mondays being fully vegetarian.
Pupils can choose from hot meals, salads, pasta, soup, dairy products and fresh fruit.
Portions are adapted to pupils’ needs to reduce food waste.
Fresh bread and flavoured water (mint or fresh fruit - no added sugar) are available daily.
Holroyd Howe, a specialist school caterer, received the Catey Prize in 2015 for “Education caterer of the year” rewarding in particular their innovative and fresh menus.
Allergies and dietary requirements
The school is nut-free and has robust procedures in place to support pupils with medical dietary needs.
Allergies and intolerances must be medically diagnosed and declared at the start of the school year.
Trained staff (“allergy champions”) supervise food service for affected pupils.
Clear identification systems and double-checking procedures ensure safety at every stage.
Our canteen is a welcoming space where pupils can eat safely, feel confident and enjoy their meals.
For more information about how the canteen works, see our article ("How the CFBL Canteen Works") and video below:
This month's menus
Senior
Item | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 | Thu 5 | Fri 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Soup | Vegan Potato & Spinach | Vegan Tomato & Basil | Vegan Courgette | Vegan Red Kidney Beans & Peppers | Pancake Day – Vegan Cauliflower |
Main 1 | Vegetable & Chickpeas Coconut Curry | Roast Turkey with Lime & Fresh Herbs | Roast Chicken Legs | Baked Fillet of Cod | Chicken with Aubergine, Courgette & Smoked Paprika |
Main 2 | Teriyaki Tempeh | Asparagus & Sweet Potato Frittata | Stir-fried Aubergine, Tofu, Ginger & Lemon | Fishless Fingers | Shakshuka, Feta, Olives & Peppers |
Sides | Noodles; Sweet Potato & Green Beans | Root Vegetable Mash; Cauliflower & Peas | Rice; Asian Cabbage & Sweet Corn | Couscous; Butternut Squash & Parsnip | Noodles; Broccoli & Carrots |
Dessert | Apple Compote | Greek Yoghurt Cheesecake Pot with Fruit Coulis | Cheese | Jelly | Marble Cake |
Every day: Homemade bread baked daily & selection of fruits
Maternelle
Item | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 | Thu 5 | Fri 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Main 1 | Vegetable & Chickpea Coconut Curry | Roast Turkey with Lime & Fresh Herbs | Roast Chicken | Fish Fingers | Chicken with Aubergine & Courgette |
Main 2 | Tempeh & Roast Vegetables | Asparagus & Sweet Potato Frittata | Stir-fried Aubergine, Tofu, Ginger & Lemon | Fishless Fingers | Shakshuka, Feta, Olives & Peppers |
Crudités | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber |
Sides | Noodles; Sweet Potato & Green Beans | Root Vegetable Mash; Cauliflower & Peas | Rice; Asian Cabbage & Sweet Corn | Couscous; Butternut Squash & Parsnips | Noodles; Broccoli & Carrots |
Dessert | Apple Compote | Greek Yoghurt Cheesecake Pot | Cheese | Jelly | Yoghurt |
Every day: Freshly cut fruit
Salad bar
Item | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 | Thu 5 | Fri 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pasta Salad | Noodle with Roast Aubergine | Pasta, Olives & Rocket | Pasta with Basil Pesto & Cherry Tomatoes | Pasta & Broccoli | Pasta with Tuna & Sweet Corn |
Grain Salad & Protein | Asian Slaw & Spelt with Tofu | Quinoa & Broccoli with Boiled Eggs | Roast Cauliflower, Lime & Barley with Turkey | Green Beans, Red Onion & Freekeh with Sardines | Swede Slaw & Farro with Air-Dried Beef |
Super Food Salad | Cabbage, Edamame & Green Peppers | Roast Squash & Kale | Beetroot & Carrots | Spinach & Roast Greens | Pear & Rocket with Honey Vinaigrette |
Plant-based Protein | Chickpeas | Butter Beans | Lentils | Red Kidney Beans | Cannellini Beans |
Daily salad items: Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots & lettuce
Toppings available daily:
Furikake
Homemade hummus & roast chickpeas
Skyr (creamy high-protein topping)
Crispy vegetable peelings & homemade croutons
Seasonal hydration station: Orange, ginger & lemon
Senior
Item | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | Wed 25 | Thu 26 | Fri 27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Soup | Inset Day | Vegan Carrot & Coriander | Vegan Miso | Vegan Red Lentils | Courgette Tasting Table – Vegan Courgette |
Main 1 | Inset Day | Turkey, Spinach & Mushroom Sauce | Thai Chicken Thighs | Squid with Mayo Aioli | Braised Chicken, Caramelised Onion & Tzatziki |
Main 2 | Inset Day | Vegetarian Stuffed Aubergine | Quorn Fillet Durban Curry | Fishless Fingers | Falafel & Tzatziki |
Sides | — | Rice; Green Beans & Peppers | Noodles; Peas & Cauliflower | Couscous; Broccoli & Sweetcorn | Roast Potatoes; Courgette & Butternut Squash |
Dessert | — | Vanilla Cake | Jelly | Fruit Compote | Chocolate & Courgette Cake |
Every day: Homemade bread baked daily & selection of fruits
Maternelle
Item | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | Wed 25 | Thu 26 | Fri 27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Main 1 | Inset Day | Roast Turkey | Roast Chicken | Fish Fingers | Braised Chicken |
Main 2 | Inset Day | Vegetarian Stuffed Aubergine | Roast Quorn Fillet | Fishless Fingers | Falafel & Tzatziki |
Crudités | — | Carrots | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber |
Sides | — | Rice; Green Beans & Peppers | Noodles; Peas & Cauliflower | Couscous; Broccoli & Sweetcorn | Roast Potatoes; Courgette & Butternut Squash |
Dessert | — | Yoghurt | Jelly | Fruit Compote | Chocolate & Courgette Cake |
Every day: Freshly cut fruit
Salad bar
Item | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | Wed 25 | Thu 26 | Fri 27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pasta Salad | Pasta, Peas, Mint & Olive Oil | Pasta, Sun-dried Tomato & Rocket Pesto | Rice Noodles & Green Vegetables | Caprese Pasta Salad | Red Pesto Pasta Salad |
Grain Salad & Protein | Iceberg Wedges & Farro with Boiled Eggs | Greek Salad & Spelt with Turkey | Green Beans, Cherry Tomatoes & Quinoa with Tofu | Baby Gem, Burnt Aubergine & Freekeh with Sardines | Roasted Sweet Potato, Pickled Onions & Barley with Air-dried Beef |
Super Food Salad | Kale & Roasted Carrots | Beetroot, Apple & Fennel | Edamame, Lime & Ginger Soy Dressing | Rocket, Cucumber & Radish | Spinach & Lettuce Caesar Salad |
Plant-based Protein | Red Kidney Beans | Chickpeas | Borlotti Beans | Lentils | Butter Beans |
Daily salad items: Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots & lettuce
Toppings available daily:
Popped amaranth grains
Homemade hummus & pea protein
Kefir (light probiotic milk drink)
Crispy vegetable peelings & homemade croutons
Seasonal hydration station: Mint and lime
Senior
Category | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 | Thu 5 | Fri 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Soup | Vegan White Beans | Miso Soup (Chinese New Year) | Vegan Yellow Split Peas | Vegan Cabbage & Peas | Vegan Chickpea & Harissa |
Main 1 | Potato Gnocchi with Spinach Pesto & Cherry Tomato | Greek Style Turkey Chili Con Carne, Guacamole & Salsa | Greek Style Turkey | Chili Con Carne, Guacamole & Salsa | Baked Fish & Lemon Mayo |
Main 2 | Vegetable Quiche | Vegetarian Chili, Guacamole & Salsa | Greek Style Tofu & Vegetables | Vegetarian Chili, Guacamole & Salsa | Fishless Fingers |
Sides | Sweetcorn & Courgette | Rice, Pitta Bread, Broccoli & Sweet Potato | Rice, Pitta Bread, Broccoli & Sweet Potato | Couscous, Cauliflower & Roast Peppers | Chips, Peas & Tomato |
Dessert | Pear Compote | Cheese | Cheese | Red Berry Jam Cake | Jelly |
Every day: Homemade bread baked daily & selection of fruits
Maternelle
Category | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 | Thu 5 | Fri 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Main 1 | Potato Gnocchi & Pesto | Lemon & Herbs Roast Chicken | Roast Turkey | Chili Con Carne | Fish Fingers |
Main 2 | Vegetable Quiche | Halloumi Skewers & Roast Vegetables | Greek Style Tofu & Vegetables | Vegetarian Chilli | Fishless Fingers |
Sides | Sweetcorn & Courgette, Couscous | Green Beans & Carrots, Rice | Broccoli & Sweet Potato, Couscous | Cauliflower & Roast Peppers | Chips, Peas & Tomato |
Crudités | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber |
Dessert | Pear Compote | Marble Cake | Cheese | Yoghurt Pot | Jelly |
Every day: Freshly cut fruit
Salad bar
Category | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 | Thu 5 | Fri 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pasta Salads (Hot Counter) | Pasta, Mushrooms & Rocket | Roast Peppers & Orzo | Noodle Salad | Pasta with Grilled Vegetables, Garlic & Lemon | Garden Vegetables Pasta Salad |
Daily Salad Items | Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce | Same | Same | Same | Same |
Grain Salad & Protein | Freekeh, Courgette & Broccoli with Tofu | Barley Niçoise with Boiled Eggs | Farro, Cauliflower & Sweet Potato with Turkey | Spelt, Potatoes & Beetroot with Air-Dried Beef | Quinoa & Avocado with Sardines |
Superfood Salad | Spinach, Orange, Red Onion & Pumpkin Seeds | Mixed Tomatoes & Rocket | Garlic & Ginger Edamame | Kale & Roasted Squash | Beetroot, Goat Cheese & Balsamic |
Plant-Based Protein | Butter Beans | Lentils | Red Kidney Beans | Chickpeas | Black Beans |
Seasoning | Nutritional Yeast & Seeds | Same | Same | Same | Same |
Protein Boost | Homemade Hummus, Roast Beans | Same | Same | Same | Same |
Probiotic Topping | Cottage Cheese / Mild High-Protein Cheese | Same | Same | Same | Same |
Waste-Less Toppings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings, Homemade Croutons | Same | Same | Same | Same |
Hydration station: Apple & Cinnamon (Vitamin C & B Vitamins)
Senior
Category | Mon 9 | Tue 10 | Wed 11 | Thu 12 | Fri 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Soup | Vegan Potato & Spinach | Vegan Tomato & Basil | Vegan Courgette | Vegan Red Kidney Beans | Vegan Cauliflower |
Main 1 | Vegetable & Chickpea Coconut Curry | Roast Turkey with Lime & Fresh Herbs | Chop Suey (Stir-Fried Chicken) | Pasta with Tomato, Beef & Red Onion Sauce | Baked Fish & Lemon Mayo |
Main 2 | Teriyaki Tempeh | Asparagus & Sweet Potato Frittata | Stir-Fried Aubergine, Tofu, Ginger & Lemon | Pasta with Aubergine, Tomato & Peas | Fishless Fingers |
Sides | Noodles, Sweet Potato & Green Beans | Root Veg Mash, Cauliflower & Peas | Rice, Asian Cabbage & Sweetcorn | Butternut Squash & Parsnip | Couscous, Broccoli & Carrots |
Dessert | Apple Compote | Greek Yoghurt Cheesecake Pot | Cheese | Jelly | Marble Cake |
Every day: Homemade bread baked daily & selection of fruits
Maternelle
Category | Mon 9 | Tue 10 | Wed 11 | Thu 12 | Fri 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Main 1 | Vegetable & Chickpea Coconut Curry | Roast Turkey with Lime & Fresh Herbs | Roast Chicken | Pasta with Tomato & Beef | Fish Fingers |
Main 2 | Tempeh & Roast Vegetables | Asparagus & Sweet Potato Frittata | Stir-Fried Aubergine, Tofu, Ginger & Lemon Dressing | Pasta with Aubergine, Tomato & Peas Sauce | Fishless Fingers |
Sides | Noodles, Sweet Potato & Green Beans | Root Veg Mash, Cauliflower & Peas | Rice, Asian Cabbage & Sweetcorn | Butternut Squash & Parsnips | Couscous, Broccoli & Carrots |
Crudités | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber |
Dessert | Apple Compote | Greek Yoghurt Cheesecake Pot | Cheese | Jelly | Yoghurt Pot |
Every day: Freshly cut fruit
Salad bar
Category | Mon 9 | Tue 10 | Wed 11 | Thu 12 | Fri 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pasta Salads (Hot Counter) | Noodle with Roast Aubergine | Pasta, Olives & Rocket | Pasta with Basil Pesto & Cherry Tomatoes | Pasta & Broccoli | Pasta with Tuna & Sweetcorn |
Daily Salad Items | Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce | Same | Same | Same | Same |
Grain Salad & Protein | Asian Slaw & Spelt with Tofu | Quinoa & Broccoli with Boiled Eggs | Roast Cauliflower, Lime & Barley with Turkey | Green Beans, Red Onion & Freekeh with Sardines | Swede Slaw & Farro with Air-Dried Beef |
Superfood Salad | Cabbage, Edamame & Green Peppers | Roast Squash & Kale | Beetroot & Carrots | Spinach & Roast Greens | Pear & Rocket with Honey Vinaigrette |
Plant-Based Protein | Chickpeas | Butter Beans | Lentils | Red Kidney Beans | Cannellini Beans |
Seasoning | Furikake | Furikake | Furikake | Furikake | Furikake |
Protein Boost | Homemade Hummus, Roast Chickpeas | Same | Same | Same | Same |
Probiotic Topping | Skyr / Creamy High-Protein Topping | Same | Same | Same | Same |
Waste-Less Toppings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings, Homemade Croutons | Same | Same | Same | Same |
Hydration station: Orange, Ginger & Lemon (Vitamin C & Antioxidants)
Canteen survey
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes. All meals are freshly prepared from scratch in our on-site kitchen.
Yes. A vegetarian option is available every day, and all meals served on Mondays are vegetarian.
There is always an alternative available, including pasta, soup, salads, dairy products and fruit, ensuring pupils can always eat a nutritious meal.
Pupils with medical allergies or intolerances are clearly identified. Their meals are prepared and served following strict safety procedures by trained allergy champions, with multiple checks in place.
For safety reasons, we only accommodate medically diagnosed allergies and intolerances. We do not provide halal or kosher meals, but students can opt for the vegetarian option.
This information is essential for school trips, particularly residential trips, where external catering may be involved.
Pupils are encouraged to take the right portion first. A second serving of pasta or buffet items may be possible if space allows, but avoiding food waste is a priority.
