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

Around the world in 80 days

Senior Menu

	Monday 8 June	Tuesday 9 June	Wednesday 10 June	Thursday 11 June	Friday 12 June
Soup	Beans Around The World Japan Miso Soup with Tofu & Edamame	Vegan Leek & Potato	Vegan Asparagus & Spinach	Vegan Fennel & Dill	Vegan Butternut Squash
Main 1	Vegan Mince & Soybeans served with Rice, Soy Sauce & Spring Onions	Roast Turkey in Sumac	Chilli con Carne & Tortilla Chips	Sauteed Chicken with Asian Vegetables	Baked Fish Mayonnaise & Dill Sauce
Main 2	Rice Cakes with Red Bean Paste	Roast Tofu in Sumac & Chickpeas	Vegan Chilli & Tortilla Chips	Sauteed Tempeh with Asian Vegetables	Fishless Fingers Mayonnaise & Dill Sauce
Sides	Bok Choi & Peppers	Roast Potatoes Green Beans & Cauliflower	Couscous Broccoli & Sweet Potato	Noodles Cauliflower & Peppers	Bulgur Wheat Peas & Sweet Corns
Dessert	Fruit Compote	Marble Cake	Fruit Salad	Cheese	Lemon Drizzle Cake
Every Day	PLANT ENERGY WEEK HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	PLANT ENERGY WEEK HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	PLANT ENERGY WEEK HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	PLANT ENERGY WEEK HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	PLANT ENERGY WEEK HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS

Early Years (Maternelle)

	Monday 8 June	Tuesday 9 June	Wednesday 10 June	Thursday 11 June	Friday 12 June
Main 1	Vegan Mince & Soybeans served with Rice, Soy Sauce & Spring Onions	Roast Turkey in Sumac	Minced Beef	Sauteed Chicken with Asian Vegetables	Fish Fingers
Main 2	Rice Cakes with Red Bean Paste	Roast Tofu in Sumac & Chickpeas	Vegan Mince	Sauteed Tempeh with Asian Vegetables	Fishless Fingers
Cruditees	Cucumber	Carrots	Cucumber	Carrots	Cucumber
Sides	Bok Choi & Peppers	Roast Potatoes Green Beans & Cauliflower	Couscous Broccoli & Sweet Potato	Noodles Cauliflower & Peppers	Bulgur Wheat Peas & Sweet Corns
Dessert	Fruit Compote	Yoghurt Pot	Fruit Salad	Cheese	Lemon Drizzle Cake
Every Day	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS

Salad Bar

	Monday 8 June	Tuesday 9 June	Wednesday 10 June	Thursday 11 June	Friday 12 June
From the Hot Counter
Pasta Salads	Cauliflower & Capers	Asparagus & Spinach	Tomatoes & Peas	Noodles with Grilled Courgette	Spring Vegetables
Daily Salads From The Buffet
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
Plant Based Salad Seasoning	Nutritional Yeast & Seeds	Nutritional Yeast & Seeds	Nutritional Yeast & Seeds	Nutritional Yeast & Seeds	Nutritional Yeast & Seeds
Plant Based Protein Boost Salad Toppings	Selection of Homemade Hummus Roast Beans	Selection of Homemade Hummus Roast Beans	Selection of Homemade Hummus Roast Beans	Selection of Homemade Hummus Roast Beans	Selection of Homemade Hummus Roast Beans
Omega Oil Support	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds
Power-Up Protein & Probiotic Topping Of The Week	Cottage Cheese	Cottage Cheese	Cottage Cheese	Cottage Cheese	Cottage Cheese
Waste Less Salad Toppings	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons
Seasonal Hydration To Support Immunity	Apple & Lemon	Apple & Lemon	Apple & Lemon	Apple & Lemon	Apple & Lemon

Senior Menu

	Monday 15 June	Tuesday 16 June	Wednesday 17 June	Thursday 18 June	Friday 19 June
Soup	Beans Around The World United Sates Sweetcorn Soup	Vegan Cauliflower	Vegan Carrots & Lemon Grass	Vegan Tomato	Vegan Broccoli & Watercress
Main 1	Three-Bean Chili in a Tomato Sauce	Grilled Portuguese Style Piri Piri Chicken served with Chilli Sauce	Roast Turkey with Herbs & Lemon	Roast Garlic Chicken, Caramelised Lemon & Lime	Salt & Pepper Squid & Tartar Sauce
Main 2	Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas with Onions, Celery & Paprika Boston Baked Beans	Grilled Portuguese Style Piri Piri Quorn & Black Beans served with Chilli Sauce	Roast Tofu with Herbs, Lemon & Chickpeas	Roast Garlic Quorn, Caramelised Lemon &Lime	Fishless Fingers & Tartar Sauce
Sides	Rice Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower	Bulgur Wheat Green Beans & Corn	Roast Potatoes Spinach & Tomatoes	Couscous Courgettes & Red Peppers	Noodles Carrots & Peas
Dessert	Summer Berry Cake	Fruit Compote	Fruit Salad	Orange Cake	Cheese
Every Day	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS

Early Years (Maternelle)

	Monday 15 June	Tuesday 16 June	Wednesday 17 June	Thursday 18 June	Friday 19 June
Main 1	Three-Bean Chili in a Tomato Sauce	Roast Chicken	Roast Turkey with Herbs & Lemon	Roast Chicken	Fish Fingers
Main 2	Boston Baked Beans	Roast Quorn & Black Beans	Roast Tofu with Herbs, Lemon & Chickpeas	Roast Quorn	Fishless Fingers
Cruditees	Cucumber	Carrots	Cucumber	Carrots	Cucumber
Sides	Rice Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower	Bulgur Wheat Green Beans & Corn	Roast Potatoes Spinach & Tomatoes	Couscous Courgettes & Red Peppers	Noodles Carrots & Peas
Dessert	Summer Berry Cake	Fruit Compote	Fruit Salad	Yoghurt Pot	Cheese
Every Day	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS

Salad Bar

	Monday 15 June	Tuesday 16 June	Wednesday 17 June	Thursday 18 June	Friday 19 June
From the Hot Counter
Pasta Salads	Rocket & Aubergine	Mushrooms & Peas	Green Pesto & Tomatoes	Tuna & Sweetcorn	Grilled Vegetables
Daily Salads From The Buffet
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
Plant Based Salad Seasoning	Pea Protein	Pea Protein	Pea Protein	Pea Protein	Pea Protein
Omega Oil Support	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds
Plant Based Protein Boost Salad Toppings	Selection of Homemade Hummus Roast Chickpeas	Selection of Homemade Hummus Roast Chickpeas	Selection of Homemade Hummus Roast Chickpeas	Selection of Homemade Hummus Roast Chickpeas	Selection of Homemade Hummus Roast Chickpeas
Power-Up Protein & Probiotic Topping Of The Week	Lemon & Herbs Silken Tofu	Lemon & Herbs Silken Tofu	Lemon & Herbs Silken Tofu	Lemon & Herbs Silken Tofu	Lemon & Herbs Silken Tofu
Waste Less Salad Toppings	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons
Seasonal Hydration To Support Immunity	Orange & Lemon	Orange & Lemon	Orange & Lemon	Orange & Lemon	Orange & Lemon

Senior Menu

	Monday 22 June	Tuesday 23 June	Wednesday 24 June	Thursday 25 June	Friday 26 June
Soup	Beans Around The World United Kingdom Split Pea Soup with Carrots & Leeks	Vegan Tomato	Vegan Yellow Split Peas	Potato Tasting Table Vegan Cabbage & Peas	Vegan Chickpea
Main 1	Lentil Cottage Pie	Mac ‘n’ Cheese in a Creamy Cheddar Sauce & Seasoned Turkey	Chilli con Carne & Tortilla Chips	Sauteed Chicken with Asian Vegetables	Baked Fish
Main 2	Bean & Barley Stew	Mac ‘n’ Cheese in a Creamy Cheddar Sauce	Vegan Chilli & Tortilla Chips	Sauteed Tempeh with Asian Vegetables	Fishless Fingers
Sides	Bulgur Wheat Courgettes & Beetroot	Green Beans & Carrots	Couscous Broccoli & Sweet Potato	Noodles Cauliflower & Peppers	Chips Peas & Tomato
Dessert	Cheese	Apple Yoghurt Cake	Fruit Compote	Vanilla & Caramel Cake	Fruit Salad
Every Day	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS

Early Years (Maternelle)

	Monday 22 June	Tuesday 23 June	Wednesday 24 June	Thursday 25 June	Friday 26 June
Main 1	Lentil Cottage Pie	Mac ‘n’ Cheese in a Creamy Cheddar Sauce & Seasoned Turkey	Minced Beef	Sauteed Chicken with Asian Vegetables	Fish Fingers
Main 2	Bean & Barley Stew	Mac ‘n’ Cheese in a Creamy Cheddar Sauce	Vegan Mince	Sauteed Tempeh with Asian Vegetables	Fishless Fingers
Sides	Bulgur Wheat Courgettes & Beetroot	Green Beans & Carrots	Couscous Broccoli & Sweet Potato	Noodles Cauliflower & Peppers	Chips Peas & Tomato
Cruditees	Cucumber	Carrots	Cucumber	Carrots	Cucumber
Dessert	Cheese	Yoghurt Pot	Fruit Compote	Vanilla & Caramel Cake	Fruit Salad

Salad Bar

	Monday 22 June	Tuesday 23 June	Wednesday 24 June	Thursday 25 June	Friday 26 June
From the Hot Counter
Pasta Salads	Roast Aubergine & Mint	Sweet Corn & Peppers	Red Pesto & Peas	Courgette & Fennel	Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella
Daily Salads From The Buffet
Salad Items	Tomato, 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
Plant Based Salad Seasoning	Popped Amaranth Grains	Popped Amaranth Grains	Popped Amaranth Grains	Popped Amaranth Grains	Popped Amaranth Grains
Omega Oil Support	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds
Plant Based Protein Boost Salad Toppings	Selection of Homemade Hummus Pea Protein	Selection of Homemade Hummus Pea Protein	Selection of Homemade Hummus Pea Protein	Selection of Homemade Hummus Pea Protein	Selection of Homemade Hummus Pea Protein
Power-Up Protein & Probiotic Topping Of The Week	Kefir	Kefir	Kefir	Kefir	Kefir
Waste Less Salad Toppings	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons
Seasonal Hydration To Support Immunity	Mint & Lime	Mint & Lime	Mint & Lime	Mint & Lime	Mint & Lime

Senior Menu

	Monday 29 June	Tuesday 30 June	Wednesday 1 July	Thursday 2 July	Friday 3 July
Soup	Vegan Tomato	Milk Shake Day Vegan Leek & Potato	Vegan Asparagus & Spinach	///	///
Main 1	Tofu Tikka Curry with Rice & Vegetables	Roast Turkey in Sumac	Pasta with Bolognese Sauce
Main 2	Red Bean & Coconut Curry with Rice & Vegetables	Roast Tofu in Sumac & Chickpeas	Pasta with Vegetables, Tomato Sauce & Lentils
Sides	Roast Cauliflower, Spinach & Thyme	Couscous Green Beans & Cauliflower	Roast Courgettes & Tomatoes
Dessert	Fruit Compote	Marble Cake	Fruit Salad
Every Day	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS

Early Years (Maternelle)

	Monday 29 June	Tuesday 30 June	Wednesday 1 July	Thursday 2 July	Friday 3 July
Main 1	Tofu Tikka Curry with Rice & Vegetables	Roast Turkey in Sumac	Pasta with Bolognese Sauce	///	///
Main 2	Red Bean & Coconut Curry with Rice & Vegetables	Roast Tofu in Sumac & Chickpeas	Pasta with Vegetables, Tomato Sauce & Lentils
Cruditees	Cucumber	Carrots	Cucumber
Sides	Roast Cauliflower, Spinach & Thyme	Couscous Green Beans & Cauliflower	Roast Courgettes & Tomatoes
Dessert	Fruit Compote	Marble Cake	Fruit Salad
Every Day	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS	HOMEMADE BREAD BAKED DAILY, SELECTION OF FRUITS

Salad Bar

	Monday 29 June	Tuesday 30 June	Wednesday 1 July	Thursday 2 July	Friday 3 July
From the Hot Counter				///	///
Pasta Salads	Cauliflower & Capers	Asparagus & Spinach	Tomatoes & Peas
Daily Salads From The Buffet
Salad Items	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
Super Food Salads	Baby Spinach & Orange	Cauliflower & Rocket	Beetroot & Melon
Plant Based Protein Salads	Butter Beans	Lentils	Red Kidney Beans
Salad Toppings
Plant Based Salad Seasoning	Nutritional Yeast & Seeds	Nutritional Yeast & Seeds	Nutritional Yeast & Seeds
Plant Based Protein Boost Salad Toppings	Selection of Homemade Hummus Roast Beans	Selection of Homemade Hummus Roast Beans	Selection of Homemade Hummus Roast Beans
Omega Oil Support	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds	Avocado Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds
Power-Up Protein & Probiotic Topping Of The Week	Cottage Cheese	Cottage Cheese	Cottage Cheese
Waste Less Salad Toppings	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons	Crispy Vegetable Peelings Homemade Croutons
Seasonal Hydration To Support Immunity	Apple & Lemon	Apple & Lemon	Apple & Lemon

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.