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 Menu
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |
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Soup | Cauliflower soup (ve) | Cauliflower soup (ve) | Carrot & lemongrass soup (ve) | Tomato soup (ve) | Broccoli & watercress soup (ve) |
Main 1 | Tofu tikka curry with rice & vegetables (ve) | Smoky piri-piri strips | Sumac-roasted tofu | Roast garlic, lemon | Crispy chickpea |
Main 2 | Red bean & coconut stew | Grilled Portuguese style piri piri chicken | Roast chicken & vegetable traybake | Roast garlic chicken, caramelised lemon & lime | Salt & pepper squid |
Sides | Roast cauliflower, spinach & thyme (ve) | Bulgur wheat (ve) | Bombay potatoes (ve) | Couscous (ve) | Noodles (ve) |
Dessert | Fruit compote (ve) | Orange cake (v) | Fruit salad pots (ve) | Summer berry cake (v) | Cheese (v) |
Early Years (Maternelle)
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |
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Main 1 | Tofu tikka curry with rice & vegetables (ve) | Smoky piri-piri strips | Sumac-roasted tofu | Roast garlic, lemon | Crispy chickpea |
Main 2 | Red bean & coconut stew | Grilled chicken | Roast chicken | Roast garlic chicken, caramelised lemon & lime | Fish fingers |
Crudités | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber |
Sides | Roast cauliflower, spinach & thyme (ve) | Bulgur wheat (ve) | Bombay potatoes (ve) | Couscous (ve) | Noodles (ve) |
Dessert | Fruit compote (ve) | Orange cake (v) | Fruit salad pots (ve) | Yoghurt pot (v) | Cheese (v) |
Salad Bar
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |
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Pasta Salads | Wholewheat artichoke & roasted pepper pasta salad (ve) | Wholewheat summer vegetable pasta salad (ve) | Wholewheat tomato, sweetcorn & basil pasta salad (ve) | Wholewheat courgette, olive & lemon pasta salad (ve) | Wholewheat roasted tomato & chickpea pasta salad (ve) |
Salad Items | Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, lettuce (ve) | Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, lettuce (ve) | Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, lettuce (ve) | Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, lettuce (ve) | Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, lettuce (ve) |
Grain Salads & Protein of the Day / Grain Salads | Tomato, cucumber, basil & spelt salad (ve) | Farro, roasted carrot, pepper & lemon herb salad (ve) | Quinoa, roasted butternut squash & herb salad (ve) | Charred sugar snap, herb & couscous salad (ve) | Bulgur wheat, roasted carrot, chickpea & coriander salad (ve) |
Super Food Salads | Rocket, fennel, orange & cucumber salad (ve) | Edamame, peas, cucumber & mint salad (ve) | Beetroot, carrot & orange salad (ve) | Spinach, cucumber, carrot & lemon salad (ve) | Kale, sardines, carrot & lemon salad |
Plant Based Protein Salads | Green bean & lentil salad (ve) | Kidney bean, pepper, cucumber & tomato salad (ve) | White bean, cucumber, tomato & dill salad (ve) | Butter bean, courgette & mint salad (ve) | Chickpea & roasted vegetable salad (ve) |
Plant Based Salad Seasoning | Pea protein (ve) | Pea protein (ve) | Pea protein (ve) | Pea protein (ve) | Pea protein (ve) |
Omega Oil Support | Avocado oil (ve) | Avocado oil (ve) | Avocado oil (ve) | Avocado oil (ve) | Avocado oil (ve) |
Plant Based Protein Boost Salad Toppings | Selection of homemade hummus (ve) | Selection of homemade hummus (ve) | Selection of homemade hummus (ve) | Selection of homemade hummus (ve) | Selection of homemade hummus (ve) |
Power-Up Protein & Probiotic Topping of the Week | Lemon & herb silken tofu (ve) | Lemon & herb silken tofu (ve) | Lemon & herb silken tofu (ve) | Lemon & herb silken tofu (ve) | Lemon & herb silken tofu (ve) |
Waste Less Salad Toppings | Crispy vegetable peelings (ve) | Crispy vegetable peelings (ve) | Crispy vegetable peelings (ve) | Crispy vegetable peelings (ve) | Crispy vegetable peelings (ve) |
Seasonal Hydration to Support Immunity | Orange & lemon | Orange & lemon | Orange & lemon | Orange & lemon | Orange & lemon |
Senior Menu
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |
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Soup | Lentil soup (ve) | Tomato soup (ve) | Yellow split pea soup (ve) | Cabbage & pea soup (ve) | Chickpea soup (ve) |
Main 1 | Spiced Moroccan tofu and vegetable tagine (ve) | Crispy sweet & sour tofu | Fiesta Chilli with fresh peppers and mixed beans (ve) | Crispy chickpea | Creamy aubergine |
Main 2 | Butternut squash and Puy lentil wellington (ve) | Crispy sweet & sour chicken with peppers and bean shoots | Beef, lentil & mixed bean Chilli con carne | Baked lemon & herb | Turkey, lentil and tomato moussaka with soy yoghurt |
Sides | Rice (ve) | Noodles (ve) | Couscous (ve) | Chips (ve) | Bulgur wheat (ve) |
Dessert | Fruit compote (ve) | Apple yoghurt cake (v) | Vanilla & caramel cake (v) | Cheese (v) | Fruit salad (ve) |
Early Years (Maternelle)
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |
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Main 1 | Roast tofu and vegetable tagine (ve) | Crispy sweet & sour tofu | Fiesta Chilli with fresh peppers and mixed beans (ve) | Crispy chickpea | Creamy aubergine |
Main 2 | Butternut squash and Puy lentil wellington (ve) | Crispy sweet & sour chicken with peppers and bean shoots | Beef, lentil & mixed bean Chilli con carne | Fish fingers | Turkey, lentil and tomato moussaka with soy yoghurt |
Crudités | Cucumber (ve) | Carrots (ve) | Cucumber (ve) | Carrots (ve) | Cucumber (ve) |
Sides | Rice (ve) | Noodles (ve) | Couscous (ve) | Chips (ve) | Bulgur wheat (ve) |
Dessert | Fruit compote (ve) | Yoghurt pot (v) | Vanilla & caramel cake (v) | Cheese (v) | Fruit salad (ve) |
Salad Bar
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |
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Pasta Salads | Wholewheat pasta, tomato, basil & lentils salad (ve) | Wholewheat ratatouille & butter bean pasta salad (ve) | Wholewheat pasta, peas, carrots & parsley salad (ve) | Wholewheat caponata vegetable pasta salad (ve) | Wholewheat super-greens lemon pasta salad (ve) |
Salad Items | Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, lettuce (ve) | Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, lettuce (ve) | Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, lettuce (ve) | Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, lettuce (ve) | Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, lettuce (ve) |
Grain Salads & Protein of the Day / Grain Salads | Roasted beetroot, spelt & parsley salad (ve) | Farro, cucumber, tomato, pepper & herb salad (ve) | Quinoa, roasted cauliflower & pomegranate salad (ve) | Couscous, roasted vegetable & preserved lemon herb salad (ve) | Bulgur tabbouleh with cucumber, parsley & mint (ve) |
Super Food Salads | Rocket, cucumber, tomato & roasted pepper salad (ve) | Edamame, sweetcorn, carrot & lime salad (ve) | Beetroot, apple, carrot & mint salad (ve) | Spinach, cucumber, peas & herb salad (ve) | Kale, squash, red cabbage & lemon salad (ve) |
Plant Based Protein Salads | Cannellini bean, roasted tomato & basil salad (ve) | Lentil, green bean & herb salad (ve) | Mixed bean kachumber salad (ve) | Butter bean, roasted pepper & sardine salad | Black bean, tomato, sweetcorn & coriander salad (ve) |
Plant Based Salad Seasoning | Nutritional yeast & seeds (ve) | Nutritional yeast & seeds (ve) | Nutritional yeast & seeds (ve) | Nutritional yeast & seeds (ve) | Nutritional yeast & seeds (ve) |
Omega Oil Support | Avocado oil (ve) | Avocado oil (ve) | Avocado oil (ve) | Avocado oil (ve) | Avocado oil (ve) |
Plant Based Protein Boost Salad Toppings | Selection of homemade hummus (ve) | Selection of homemade hummus (ve) | Selection of homemade hummus (ve) | Selection of homemade hummus (ve) | Selection of homemade hummus (ve) |
Power-Up Protein & Probiotic Topping of the Week | Fortified soya yoghurt-style protein topping (ve) | Fortified soya yoghurt-style protein topping (ve) | Fortified soya yoghurt-style protein topping (ve) | Fortified soya yoghurt-style protein topping (ve) | Fortified soya yoghurt-style protein topping (ve) |
Waste Less Salad Toppings | Crispy vegetable peelings (ve) | Crispy vegetable peelings (ve) | Crispy vegetable peelings (ve) | Crispy vegetable peelings (ve) | Crispy vegetable peelings (ve) |
Seasonal Hydration to Support Immunity | Apple & lemon | Apple & lemon | Apple & lemon | Apple & lemon | Apple & lemon |
Senior Menu
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |
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Soup | Asparagus & spinach soup (ve) | Pea and mint soup (ve) | Tomato soup (ve) | Sweetcorn and lemongrass soup (ve) | Fennel & dill soup (ve) |
Main 1 | Slow-cooked Mediterranean lentil Bolognese & basil with wholewheat pasta (ve) | Grilled jerk tempeh | Planetary Shawarma | Sweet & sour tempeh | Crispy beans |
Main 2 | Big Bold Chickpea Bolognese | Jerk sweet potato | Turkey Shawarma | Sweet & sour chicken | Baked lemon & herb fish |
Sides | Roast courgettes, tomatoes & thyme (ve) | Rice (ve) | Bulgur wheat (ve) | Noodles (ve) | Roast potatoes (ve) |
Dessert | Lemon drizzle cake (v) | Fruit compote (ve) | Fruit salad (ve) | Cheese (v) | Marble cake (v) |
Early Years (Maternelle)
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Main 1 | Slow-cooked Mediterranean lentil Bolognese & basil with wholewheat pasta (ve) | Grilled jerk tempeh | Planetary Shawarma with garlic yoghurt and hummus (ve) | Roast tempeh | Crispy chickpea |
Main 2 | Big Bold Chickpea Bolognese | Jerk sweet potato | Turkey Shawarma | Roast chicken | Fish fingers |
Crudités | Carrots | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber | Carrots |
Sides | Roast courgettes, tomatoes & thyme (ve) | Rice (ve) | Bulgur wheat (ve) | Noodles (ve) | Roast potatoes (ve) |
Dessert | Lemon drizzle cake (v) | Fruit compote (ve) | Fruit salad (ve) | Cheese (v) | Yoghurt pot (v) |
Salad Bar
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pasta Salads | Wholewheat tomato & basil pasta salad (ve) | Wholewheat ratatouille vegetable pasta salad (ve) | Wholewheat pasta, peas, courgette & lemon salad (ve) | Wholewheat caponata-style vegetable pasta salad (ve) | Wholewheat super-greens pasta salad (ve) |
Salad Items | Tomato, cucumber, carrots, lettuce (ve) | Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, lettuce (ve) | Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, lettuce (ve) | Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, lettuce (ve) | Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, lettuce (ve) |
Grain Salads & Protein of the Day / Grain Salads | Roasted carrot, lemon & spelt salad (ve) | Farro, roasted red pepper, olive & oregano salad (ve) | Quinoa tabbouleh with cucumber, tomato & parsley (ve) | Couscous with grilled cherry tomatoes & fresh herbs (ve) | Bulgur tabbouleh with cucumber, herbs & pomegranate (ve) |
Super Food Salads | Rocket, tomato, cucumber & sweetcorn salad (ve) | Edamame, cucumber & carrot salad (ve) | Beetroot, apple & red cabbage salad (ve) | Spinach, broad bean, cucumber & lemon salad (ve) | Kale, roasted squash & mackerel salad |
Plant Based Protein Salads | Butter bean & roasted cherry tomato salad (ve) | Cannellini bean, tomato & herb salad (ve) | Chickpea, carrot & coriander salad (ve) | Mixed bean, green bean, tomato & parsley salad (ve) | Black bean, sweetcorn & tomato salsa salad (ve) |
Plant Based Salad Seasoning | Popped amaranth grains (ve) | Popped amaranth grains (ve) | Popped amaranth grains (ve) | Popped amaranth grains (ve) | Popped amaranth grains (ve) |
Omega Oil Support | Avocado oil | Avocado oil | Avocado oil | Avocado oil | Avocado oil |
Plant Based Protein Boost Salad Toppings | Selection of homemade hummus (ve) | Selection of homemade hummus (ve) | Selection of homemade hummus (ve) | Selection of homemade hummus (ve) | Selection of homemade hummus (ve) |
Power-Up Protein & Probiotic Topping of the Week | Kefir (v) | Kefir (v) | Kefir (v) | Kefir (v) | Kefir (v) |
Waste Less Salad Toppings | Crispy vegetable peelings (ve) | Crispy vegetable peelings (ve) | Crispy vegetable peelings (ve) | Crispy vegetable peelings (ve) | Crispy vegetable peelings (ve) |
Seasonal Hydration to Support Immunity | Mint & lime | Mint & lime | Mint & lime | Mint & lime | 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.
