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 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |
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Soup | Beans Around The World United Kingdom | Vegan Cauliflower & Fennel | Vegan Carrots & Lemon Grass | Vegan Rhubarb & Beetroot | Easter Treats |
Main 1 | Lentil Shepherd’s Pie | Chicken in Salsa Verde with Crispy Leek | Turkey Tikka Tandoori | Buttered Fish with Tartar Sauce | Beef with Ginger, Lime & Spring Onion |
Main 2 | Haricot Beans in a Tomato Sauce & Rustic Bread | Cajun Fillet of Quorn & Black Beans | Stir Fried Tofu & Chickpeas | Fishless Finger with Tartar Sauce | Mushroom Wellington & Lentils |
Sides | Rice | Noodles | Roast Potatoes | Couscous | Bulgur |
Dessert | Jelly | Orange Cake | Apple Compote | Cheese | Vanilla Cake |
Early Years (Maternelle)
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |
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Main 1 | Lentil Shepherd’s Pie | Roast Chicken | Roast Turkey | Fish Finger | Roast Beef |
Main 2 | Haricot Beans in a Tomato Sauce & Rustic Bread | Roast Fillet of Quorn & Black Beans | Roast Tofu & Chickpeas | Fishless Finger | Mushroom Wellington & Lentils |
Crudités | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber |
Sides | Rice | Noodles | Roast Potatoes | Couscous | Bulgur |
Dessert | Jelly | Orange Cake | Apple Compote | Cheese | Yoghurt |
Salad Bar
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |
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Pasta Salads | Peas & Tomato Pasta Salad | Zesty Noodle & Sweet Chilli | Roast Courgette Pasta Salad | Rocket, Pesto & Broccoli Pasta Salad | Tuna & Cherry Tomato Pasta Salad |
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 & Courgette with Boiled Eggs | Roast Vegetables, Pesto & Farro with Tofu | Herby Freekeh, Pomegranate with Turkey | Olive, Cucumber & Spelt with Sardines | Sweet Potato & Barley with Air Dried Beef |
Super Food Salads | Rainbow Edamame Salad | Roast Fennel & Kale Salad | Squash, Beetroot & Feta Salad | Red Onion, Spinach & Roast Aubergine Salad | Radish & Rocket Salad |
Plant Based Protein Salads | Chickpeas | Butter Beans | Lentils | Red Kidney Beans | Cannellini Beans |
Plant Based Salad Seasoning | Pea Protein | Pea Protein | Pea Protein | Pea Protein | Pea Protein |
Plant Based Protein Boost Salad Toppings | Selection of Homemade Hummus | Selection of Homemade Hummus | Selection of Homemade Hummus | Selection of Homemade Hummus | Selection of Homemade Hummus |
Power-Up Protein & Probiotic Topping of the Week | Skyr | Skyr | Skyr | Skyr | Skyr |
Waste Less Salad Toppings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings |
Seasonal Hydration to Support Immunity | Orange, Ginger & Lemon | Orange, Ginger & Lemon | Orange, Ginger & Lemon | Orange, Ginger & Lemon | Orange, Ginger & Lemon |
Senior Menu
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |
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Soup | Beans Around The World France | Vegan Wild Garlic & Potato | Vegan Asparagus & Spinach | Tasting Table Sweetcorn | Vegan Butternut Squash & Tarragon |
Main 1 | Cassoulet, Tomato Sauce & Vegetarian Sausages | Turkey with Courgettes, Lemon & Herbs | Pasta with Bolognese Sauce | Mexican Style Chicken & Crispy Onions | Squid Dill & Mayo |
Main 2 | Tempeh, White Beans & Shallots | Mediterranean Style Grilled Tofu & Butter Beans | Pasta with Tomato & Vegetable Sauce & Lentils | Vegetable Enchiladas & Red Kidney Beans | Fishless Fingers Dill & Mayo |
Sides | Rice | Roast Potatoes | Courgettes & Carrots | Couscous | Rice |
Dessert | Chocolate Sponge Cake | Jelly | Peach Compote | Cheese | Lemon Drizzle Cake |
Early Years (Maternelle)
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |
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Main 1 | Cassoulet, Tomato Sauce & Vegetarian Sausages | Turkey with Courgettes, Lemon & Herbs | Pasta with Bolognese Sauce | Roast Chicken | Fish Fingers |
Main 2 | Tempeh, White Beans & Shallots | Mediterranean Style Grilled Tofu & Butter Beans | Pasta with Tomato & Vegetable Sauce & Lentils | Vegetable Enchiladas & Red Kidney Beans | Fishless Fingers |
Crudités | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber |
Sides | Rice | Roast Potatoes | Courgette & Carrots | Couscous | Rice |
Dessert | Chocolate Sponge Cake | Yoghurt | Peach Compote | Cheese | Chocolate Sponge Cake |
Salad Bar
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |
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Pasta Salads | Roasted Aubergine & Mint Pasta Salad | Sweet Corn & Peppers Pasta Salad | Crunchy Thai Noodle | Squash, Pesto & Rocket Pasta Salad | Red Onion, Basil & Mozzarella Pasta Salad |
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 Barley Salad with Eggs | Farro & Roast Peppers with Turkey | Roast Broccoli & Quinoa with Tofu | Sweet Potato Cherry Tomato & Spelt with Air Dried Beef | Spring Vegetables & Freekeh with Sardines |
Super Food Salads | Kale & Roast Carrot Salad | Roasted Beetroot & Celery Salad | Rocket, Lettuce & Tomato Salad | Edamame, Cucumber & Radish Salad | Cranberry & Spinach Salad |
Plant Based Protein Salads | Red Kidney Beans | Chick Peas | Borlotti Beans | Lentils | Butter Beans |
Plant Based Salad Seasoning | Popped Amaranth Grains | Popped Amaranth Grains | Popped Amaranth Grains | Popped Amaranth Grains | Popped Amaranth Grains |
Plant Based Protein Boost Salad Toppings | Selection of Homemade Hummus | Selection of Homemade Hummus | Selection of Homemade Hummus | Selection of Homemade Hummus | Selection of Homemade Hummus |
Power-Up Protein & Probiotic Topping of the Week | KEFIR | KEFIR | KEFIR | KEFIR | KEFIR |
Waste Less Salad Toppings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings |
Seasonal Hydration to Support Immunity | Mint & Lime | Mint & Lime | Mint & Lime | Mint & Lime | Mint & Lime |
Senior Menu
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |
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Soup | Beans Around The World Italy | Vegan Creamy Potato | Vegan Yellow Split Peas | Vegan Cabbage & Peas | Vegan Chickpea & Harissa |
Main 1 | Pasta with Borlotti Beans | BBQ Turkey, Pickle Onions & Herbs | Beef Nachos & Cheese Sauce | Chicken with Spring Onion & Coriander | Baked Fish & Lemon Mayo |
Main 2 | Tuscan Vegetables & Beans with Kale | BBQ Quorn & Red Kidney Beans | Vegan Mince Nachos & Black Beans | Crispy Peas & Lentil Fritters with Roast Vegetable | Fishless Fingers |
Sides | Sweetcorn & Courgette | Baked Beans | Couscous | Rice | Chips |
Dessert | Cheese | Apple Yoghurt Cake | Fruit Compote | Vanilla & Caramel Cake | Jelly |
Early Years (Maternelle)
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |
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Main 1 | Pasta with Borlotti Beans | Roast Turkey | Beef Nachos & Cheese Sauce | Roast Chicken | Fish Fingers |
Main 2 | Tuscan Vegetables & Beans with Kale | Roast Quorn & Red Kidney Beans | Vegan Mince Nachos & Black Beans | Crispy Peas & Lentil Fritters with Roast Vegetable | Fishless Fingers |
Crudités | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber |
Sides | Sweetcorn & Courgette | Baked Beans | Couscous | Rice | Chips |
Dessert | Cheese | Apple Yoghurt Cake | Yoghurt | Fruit Compote | Jelly |
Salad Bar
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pasta Salads | Cauliflower & Capers Pasta Salad | Asparagus & Spinach Pasta Salad | Tomatoes & Peas Pasta Salad | Noodles with Grilled Courgette | Spring Vegetable Pasta Salad |
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 | Carrots, Lemons, Roast Tomatoes & Barley with Turkey | Spelt & Roasted Aubergine with Eggs | Green Beans with Freekeh & Air Dried Beef | Tofu, Seaweed, Ginger & Carrots with Quinoa |
Super Food Salads | Baby Spinach & Orange Salad | Cauliflower & Rocket Salad | Beetroot & Feta with Melon Salad | Roasted Courgette & Kale Salad | Edamame, Cucumber & Cabbage Salad |
Plant Based Protein Salads | Butter Beans | Lentils | Red Kidney Beans | Chickpeas | Black Beans |
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 | Selection of Homemade Hummus | Selection of Homemade Hummus | Selection of Homemade Hummus | Selection of Homemade Hummus |
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 | Crispy Vegetable Peelings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings |
Seasonal Hydration to Support Immunity | Apple & Lemon | Apple & Lemon | Apple & Lemon | Apple & Lemon | Apple & Lemon |
Senior Menu
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |
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Soup | Beans Around The World Egypt | Vegan Cauliflower & Fennel | Vegan Carrots & Lemon Grass | Tasting Table Peas | Vegan Broccoli & Watercress |
Main 1 | Falafels with Pitta Bread | Chicken in Salsa Verde with Crispy Leek | Turkey Tikka Tandoori | Buttered Fish with Tartar Sauce | Beef with Ginger, Lime & Spring Onion |
Main 2 | Haricot Beans Tabbouleh | Cajun Fillet of Quorn & Black Beans | Stir Fried Tofu & Chickpeas | Fishless Finger with Tartar Sauce | Mushroom Wellington & Lentils |
Sides | Broccoli & Sweetcorn | Noodles | Roast Potatoes | Couscous | Bulgur |
Dessert | Apple Compote | Orange Cake | Jelly | Cheese | Vanilla Cake |
Early Years (Maternelle)
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |
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Main 1 | Lentil Shepherd’s Pie | Roast Chicken | Roast Turkey | Fish Finger | Roast Beef |
Main 2 | Haricot Beans in a Tomato Sauce & Rustic Bread | Roast Fillet of Quorn & Black Beans | Roast Tofu & Chickpeas | Fishless Finger | Mushroom Wellington & Lentils |
Crudités | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber |
Sides | Rice | Noodles | Roast Potatoes | Couscous | Bulgur |
Dessert | Apple Compote | Orange Cake | Jelly | Cheese | Yoghurt |
Salad Bar
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pasta Salads | Peas & Tomato Pasta Salad | Zesty Noodle & Sweet Chilli | Roast Courgette Pasta Salad | Rocket, Pesto & Broccoli Pasta Salad | Tuna & Cherry Tomato Pasta Salad |
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 & Courgette with Boiled Eggs | Roast Vegetables, Pesto & Farro with Tofu | Herby Freekeh, Pomegranate with Turkey | Olive, Cucumber & Spelt with Sardines | Sweet Potato & Barley with Air Dried Beef |
Super Food Salads | Rainbow Edamame Salad | Roast Fennel & Kale Salad | Squash, Beetroot & Feta Salad | Red Onion, Spinach & Roast Aubergine Salad | Radish & Rocket Salad |
Plant Based Protein Salads | Chickpeas | Butter Beans | Lentils | Red Kidney Beans | Cannellini Beans |
Plant Based Salad Seasoning | Pea Protein | Pea Protein | Pea Protein | Pea Protein | Pea Protein |
Plant Based Protein Boost Salad Toppings | Selection of Homemade Hummus | Selection of Homemade Hummus | Selection of Homemade Hummus | Selection of Homemade Hummus | Selection of Homemade Hummus |
Power-Up Protein & Probiotic Topping of the Week | Skyr | Skyr | Skyr | Skyr | Skyr |
Waste Less Salad Toppings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings | Crispy Vegetable Peelings |
Seasonal Hydration to Support Immunity | Orange, Ginger & Lemon | Orange, Ginger & Lemon | Orange, Ginger & Lemon | Orange, Ginger & Lemon | Orange, Ginger & 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.
