School lunch

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:

How the CFBL Canteen Works

This month's menus

Senior

Category	Monday 4 May	Tuesday 5 May	Wednesday 6 May	Thursday 7 May	Friday 8 May
Soup	Bank Holiday	Leek & Potato	Asparagus & Spinach	Fennel Tasting Table Butternut Squash	Fennel & Dill
Main 1	Bank Holiday	Roast Turkey, Courgette, Lemon & Herbs	Pasta with Bolognese Sauce	Baked Fish Mayonnaise & Dill Sauce	Sweet & Sour Chicken served with Stir-fried Vegetables
Main 2	Bank Holiday	Grilled Tofu, Courgette, Lemon, Herbs & Butter Beans	Pasta with Vegetables, Tomato Sauce & Lentils	Fishless Fingers Mayonnaise & Dill Sauce	Sweet & Sour Tempeh served with Stir-fried Vegetables
Sides	Bank Holiday	Couscous Green Beans & Cauliflower	Roast Courgettes & Tomatoes	Sweet Potato Chips Peas & Sweet Corns	Noodles Teriyaki Glazed Carrots & Fennel
Dessert	Bank Holiday	Fruit Compote	Jelly	Cheese	Lemon Drizzle Cake

Every day: Homemade bread baked daily, selection of fruits.

Early Years

Category	Monday 4 May	Tuesday 5 May	Wednesday 6 May	Thursday 7 May	Friday 8 May
Main 1	Bank Holiday	Roast Turkey, Courgette, Lemon & Herbs	Pasta with Bolognese Sauce	Fish Fingers	Roast Chicken Stir-fried Vegetables
Main 2	Bank Holiday	Grilled Tofu, Courgette, Lemon, Herbs & Butter Beans	Pasta with Vegetables, Tomato Sauce & Lentils	Fishless Fingers	Roast Tempeh Stir-fried Vegetables
Crudités	Bank Holiday	Carrots	Cucumber	Carrots	Cucumber
Sides	Bank Holiday	Couscous Green Beans & Cauliflower	Roast Courgettes & Tomatoes	Sweet Potato Chips Peas & Sweet Corns	Noodles Teriyaki Glazed Carrots & Fennel
Dessert	Bank Holiday	Fruit Compote	Jelly	Cheese	Lemon Drizzle Cake

Every day: Homemade bread baked daily, selection of fruits.

Salad Bar

From the Hot Counter - Pasta Salads

Category	Monday 4 May	Tuesday 5 May	Wednesday 6 May	Thursday 7 May	Friday 8 May
Pasta Salads	Roast Aubergine & Mint	Sweet Corn & Peppers	Red Pesto & Peas	Courgette & Fennel	Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella

Daily Salads from the Buffet

Category	Monday 4 May	Tuesday 5 May	Wednesday 6 May	Thursday 7 May	Friday 8 May
Salad Items	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce
Grain Salads & Protein of the Day	Greek Style Barley with Eggs	Farro & Roast Peppers with Turkey	Quinoa & Roast Broccoli with Tofu	Spelt & Cherry Tomato with Air Dried Beef	Freekeh & Vegetables with Sardines
Super Food Salads	Kale & Roast Carrots	Roasted Beetroot & Celery	Rocket, Sweetcorn & Tomatoes	Edamame, Cucumber & Radish	Spinach Caesar
Plant Based Protein Salads	Red Kidney Beans	Chick Peas	Borlotti Beans	Lentils	Butter Beans

Salad Toppings (Daily)

Category	All Week
Plant Based Salad Seasoning	Popped Amaranth Grains
Omega Oil Support	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds
Plant Based Protein Boost	Selection of Homemade Hummus & Pea Protein
Power-Up Protein & Probiotic	Kefir
Waste Less Toppings	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons

Hydration Station

Category	All Week
All Week	Mint & Lime

Senior

Category	Monday 11 May	Tuesday 12 May	Wednesday 13 May	Thursday 14 May	Friday 15 May
Soup	Beans Around The World - India Lentil Soup	Vegan Cauliflower	World Hummus Day Vegan Carrots & Lemon Grass	Vegan Tomato	Vegan Broccoli & Watercress
Main 1	Yellow Lentil Dal with Cumin & Garlic	Grilled Portuguese Style Piri Piri Chicken served with Chilli Sauce	Roast Turkey in Sumac	Roast Garlic Chicken, Caramelised Lemon & Lime	Salt & Pepper Squid & Tartar Sauce
Main 2	Chickpeas in Tomato Sauce with Vegetables & Garam Masala Red Kidney Bean Curry with Ginger & Tomatoes	Grilled Portuguese Style Piri Piri Quorn & Black Beans served with Chilli Sauce	Roast Tofu in Sumac & Chickpeas	Roast Garlic Quorn, Caramelised Lemon & Lime	Fishless Fingers & Tartar Sauce
Sides	Rice Cauliflower & Broccoli	Bulgur Wheat Green Beans & Corn	Bombay Potatoes Spinach & Tomatoes	Couscous Courgettes & Red Peppers	Noodles Carrots & Peas
Dessert	Fruit Compote	Orange Cake	Jelly	Summer Berry Cake	Cheese

Every day: Salt Awareness Week
Homemade bread baked daily, selection of fruits.

Early Years

Category	Monday 11 May	Tuesday 12 May	Wednesday 13 May	Thursday 14 May	Friday 15 May
Main 1	Yellow Lentil Dal with Cumin & Garlic	Roast Chicken	Roast Turkey in Sumac	Roast Chicken	Fish Fingers
Main 2	Red Kidney Bean Curry with Ginger & Tomato	Roast Quorn & Black Beans	Roast Tofu in Sumac & Chickpeas	Roast Quorn	Fishless Fingers
Crudités	Cucumber	Carrots	Cucumber	Carrots	Cucumber
Sides	Rice Cauliflower & Broccoli	Bulgur Wheat Green Beans & Corn	Bombay Potatoes Spinach & Tomatoes	Couscous Courgettes & Red Peppers	Noodles Carrots & Peas
Dessert	Fruit Compote	Orange Cake	Jelly	Yoghurt Pot	Cheese

Every day: Homemade bread baked daily, selection of fruits.

Salad Bar

From the Hot Counter - Pasta Salads

Category	Monday 11 May	Tuesday 12 May	Wednesday 13 May	Thursday 14 May	Friday 15 May
Pasta Salads	Rocket & Aubergine	Mushrooms & Peas	Green Pesto & Tomatoes	Tuna & Sweetcorn	Grilled Vegetables

Daily Salads from the Buffet

Category	Monday 11 May	Tuesday 12 May	Wednesday 13 May	Thursday 14 May	Friday 15 May
Salad Items	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce
Grain Salads & Protein of the Day	Quinoa & Courgettes with Boiled Eggs	Farro & Roast Vegetables with Tofu	Freekeh, Herbs & Pomegranate with Turkey	Spelt, Olives & Cucumber with Sardines	Barley & Sweet Potatoes with Air Dried Beef
Super Food Salads	Rainbow Edamame	Red Onion, Spinach & Roast Aubergine	Squash & Beetroot	Roast Fennel & Kale	Radish & Rocket
Plant Based Protein Salads	Chickpeas	Butter Beans	Lentils	Red Kidney Beans	Cannellini Beans

Salad Toppings (Daily)

Category	All Week
Plant Based Salad Seasoning	Pea Protein
Omega Oil Support	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds
Plant Based Protein Boost	Selection of Homemade Hummus & Roast Chickpeas
Power-Up Protein & Probiotic	Lemon & Herbs Silken Tofu
Waste Less Toppings	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons

Hydration Station

Category	All Week
All Week	Orange & Lemon

Senior

Category	Monday 18 May	Tuesday 19 May	Wednesday 20 May	Thursday 21 May	Friday 22 May
Soup	Beans Around The World - Hong Kong Mung Beans & Coconut Milk Soup	Vegan Tomato	World Bee Day Vegan Yellow Split Peas	Vegan Cabbage & Peas	Vegan Chickpea
Main 1	Tofu & Black Beans Stir Fry with Vegetables	BBQ Turkey with Garlic Yoghurt	Chilli con Carne & Tortilla Chips	Sauteed Chicken with Asian Vegetables	Baked Fish
Main 2	Aubergine, Potatoes & Peppers Stir Fry	BBQ Quorn & Red Kidney Beans with Garlic Yoghurt	Vegan Chilli & Tortilla Chips	Sauteed Tempeh with Asian Vegetables	Fishless Fingers
Sides	Rice with Soy Beans & Ginger Mixed Vegetables	Bulgur Wheat Green Beans & Carrots	Couscous Broccoli & Sweet Potato	Noodles Cauliflower & Peppers	Chips Peas & Tomato
Dessert	Cheese	Apple Yoghurt Cake	Fruit Compote	Vanilla & Caramel Cake	Jelly

Every day: Homemade bread baked daily, selection of fruits.

Early Years

Category	Monday 18 May	Tuesday 19 May	Wednesday 20 May	Thursday 21 May	Friday 22 May
Main 1	Tofu & Black Beans Stir Fry with Vegetables	Roast Turkey	Minced Beef	Sauteed Chicken with Asian Vegetables	Fish Fingers
Main 2	Aubergine, Potatoes & Peppers Stir Fry	Roast Quorn & Red Kidney Beans	Vegan Mince	Sauteed Tempeh with Asian Vegetables	Fishless Fingers
Sides	Rice Mixed Vegetables	Bulgur Wheat Green Beans & Carrots	Couscous Broccoli & Sweet Potato	Noodles Cauliflower & Peppers	Chips Peas & Tomato
Crudités	Cucumber	Carrots	Cucumber	Carrots	Cucumber
Dessert	Cheese	Yoghurt Pot	Fruit Compote	Vanilla & Caramel Cake	Jelly

Salad Bar

From the Hot Counter - Pasta Salads

Category	Monday 18 May	Tuesday 19 May	Wednesday 20 May	Thursday 21 May	Friday 22 May
Pasta Salads	Cauliflower & Capers	Asparagus & Spinach	Tomatoes & Peas	Noodles with Grilled Courgette	Spring Vegetables

Daily Salads from the Buffet

Category	Monday 18 May	Tuesday 19 May	Wednesday 20 May	Thursday 21 May	Friday 22 May
Salad Items	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce
Grain Salads	Farro with Sweet Potato & Sardines	Barley, Carrots & Roast Tomatoes with Turkey	Spelt & Roasted Aubergine with Eggs	Freekeh & Green Beans with Air Dried Beef	Quinoa, Seaweed, Ginger & Carrots with Tofu
Super Food Salads	Baby Spinach & Orange	Cauliflower & Rocket	Beetroot & Melon	Roasted Courgette & Kale	Edamame, Cucumber & Cabbage
Plant Based Protein Salads	Butter Beans	Lentils	Red Kidney Beans	Chickpeas	Black Beans

Salad Toppings (Daily)

Category	All Week
Plant Based Salad Seasoning	Nutritional Yeast & Seeds
Plant Based Protein Boost	Selection of Homemade Hummus & Roast Beans
Omega Oil Support	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds
Power-Up Protein & Probiotic	Cottage Cheese
Waste Less Toppings	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons

Hydration Station

Category	All Week
All Week	Apple & Lemon

Senior

Category	Monday 1 June	Tuesday 2 June	Wednesday 3 June	Thursday 4 June	Friday 5 June
Soup	Beans Around The World - China Adzuki Bean Soup	Vegan Leek & Potato	Vegan Asparagus & Spinach	Pomegranate Tasting Table Vegan Fennel & Dill	Vegan Butternut Squash
Main 1	Steamed Buns Filled with Adzuki Beans & Vegetables	Roast Turkey, Courgette, Lemon & Herbs	Pasta with Bolognese Sauce	Sweet & Sour Chicken served with Stir-fried Vegetables	Baked Fish Mayonnaise & Dill Sauce
Main 2	Stir Fried Vegetables, Black Beans & Tofu	Grilled Tofu, Courgette, Lemon, Herbs & Butter Beans	Pasta with Vegetables, Tomato Sauce & Lentils	Sweet & Sour Tempeh served with Stir-fried Vegetables	Fishless Fingers Mayonnaise & Dill Sauce
Sides	Rice Chinese Style Mixed Vegetables	Couscous Green Beans & Cauliflower	Roast Courgettes & Tomatoes	Noodles Teriyaki Glazed Carrots & Fennel	Bulgur Wheat Peas & Sweet Corns
Dessert	Fruit Compote	Marble Cake	Jelly	Cheese	Lemon Drizzle Cake

Every day: Homemade bread baked daily, selection of fruits.

Early Years

Category	Monday 1 June	Tuesday 2 June	Wednesday 3 June	Thursday 4 June	Friday 5 June
Main 1	Steamed Buns Filled with Adzuki Beans & Vegetables	Roast Turkey, Courgette, Lemon & Herbs	Pasta with Bolognese Sauce	Roast Chicken, Stir-fried Vegetables	Fish Fingers
Main 2	Stir Fried Vegetables, Black Beans & Tofu	Grilled Tofu, Courgette, Lemon, Herbs & Butter Beans	Pasta with Vegetables, Tomato Sauce & Lentils	Roast Tempeh, Stir-fried Vegetables	Fishless Fingers
Crudités	Cucumber	Carrots	Cucumber	Carrots	Cucumber
Sides	Chinese Style Mixed Vegetables	Couscous Green Beans & Cauliflower	Roast Courgettes & Tomatoes	Noodles Teriyaki Glazed Carrots & Fennel	Bulgur Wheat Peas & Sweet Corns
Dessert	Fruit Compote	Yoghurt Pot	Jelly	Cheese	Lemon Drizzle Cake

Every day: Homemade bread baked daily, selection of fruits.

Salad Bar

From the Hot Counter - Pasta Salads

Category	Monday 1 June	Tuesday 2 June	Wednesday 3 June	Thursday 4 June	Friday 5 June
Pasta Salads	Roast Aubergine & Mint	Sweet Corn & Peppers	Red Pesto & Peas	Courgette & Fennel	Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella

Daily Salads from the Buffet

Category	Monday 1 June	Tuesday 2 June	Wednesday 3 June	Thursday 4 June	Friday 5 June
Salad Items	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce	Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce
Grain Salads & Protein of the Day	Greek Style Barley with Eggs	Farro & Roast Peppers with Turkey	Quinoa & Roast Broccoli with Tofu	Spelt & Cherry Tomato with Air Dried Beef	Freekeh & Vegetables with Sardines
Super Food Salads	Kale & Roast Carrots	Roasted Beetroot & Celery	Rocket, Sweetcorn & Tomatoes	Edamame, Cucumber & Radish	Spinach Caesar
Plant Based Protein Salads	Red Kidney Beans	Chick Peas	Borlotti Beans	Lentils	Butter Beans

Salad Toppings (Daily)

Category	All Week
Plant Based Salad Seasoning	Popped Amaranth Grains
Omega Oil Support	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds
Plant Based Protein Boost	Selection of Homemade Hummus & Pea Protein
Power-Up Protein & Probiotic	Kefir
Waste Less Toppings	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons

Hydration Station

Category	All Week
All Week	Mint & Lime

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.