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School Lunch Menu

Healthy Eating:

Whether it’s coming to Breakfast Club, joining with your class for lunch or staying at school for ‘tea’, we all know the joy that comes with gathering together over delicious home-cooked food and, at Yarrells, we take the greatest of care to ensure that the food prepared by our team in the kitchen is enticing, nutritious and filling.

Break times and snacks:

All food for break times and snack times is provided by the school. The children are able to choose from a wide selection of fruit each day, along with plain biscuits in the morning and sandwiches in the afternoon in Greenwood. Water and milk is offered to the children, and those with dietary requirements will also be provided for.

Lunch:

Children in the early years are provided with their lunch already prepared on a plate so that appropriate care can be given when eating. We cater for all dietary requirements and religious observations. When the children reach Reception, they begin to make more free choice, adding accompaniments to their meal such as cucumber, carrot, pasta sauces and yoghurt toppings.

Children in Years 1-6 choose from a buffet bar of options for lunch each day. Two hot options are provided as a minimum: Monday is ‘meat-free’, but on all other days there is a meat and a vegetarian option. In addition, baked potatoes with a variety of toppings are offered each day as is salad, ham, tuna and cheese. Fruit and yoghurt are offered every day, and delicious puddings twice or three times a week.

We often celebrate international days through the cuisine we offer and we’re always keen to celebrate children’s birthdays, too!

The pupil Health and Safety Committee meets twice a term and part of their remit is to discuss the quality and nutritional value of the food, perhaps making suggestions for change that have come through their class reps to the catering team. We make sure we are child-centric in our approach to food, but equally committed to providing healthy, nutritious and taste extending options for the children.

Tea:

After school, if a child is staying for a club or to complete their homework, tea is offered which, depending on the season, ranges from hot muffins and crumpets to sandwiches and sorbet - delicious!

Upcoming Weekly Menus

Lunch Menu for the week commencing 17 February 2025

MONDAY

Mains
Breaded Fresh Chicken Breast Goujons, mini hash browns & baked beans

Aromatic Vegan Burgers, mini hash browns & baked beans (V)

Dessert
Fresh Fruit Jelly Pots

TUESDAY

Mains
Prime Minced Beef Pie, mini new potatoes, fresh carrot batons & gravy

Vegan Sausage Casserole, mini new potatoes, fresh carrot batons & gravy (V)

Dessert
Homemade Mini Cupcake

WEDNESDAY

Mains
Succulent Diced Chicken in a creamy white honey sauce, 50/50 rice & fresh broccoli florets

Cheesy Macaroni Cheese with fresh broccoli florets (V)

Dessert
Jam Tarts & Custard

THURSDAY

Mains
Minced Beef in a Tomatoey Sauce, whole wheat fusilli pasta & sweetcorn

Savoury Vegan Mince, whole wheat fusilli pasta & sweetcorn (V)

Dessert
Bite-sized Shortbread Biscuits

FRIDAY

Mains
Quality Cod Fish Fingers, creamy mashed potato & peas

Vegan Sausage Rolls, creamy mashed potato & peas (V)

Dessert
Low Fat Yoghurt

Lunch Menu for the week commencing 24 February 2025

MONDAY

Mains
Macaroni topped with a homemade cheesy sauce and served with fresh broccoli florets (V)

Dessert
Banana Cake

TUESDAY

Mains
Roasted Locally Sourced Pork, served with crispy roast potatoes & fresh carrot batons

No Meat “Chicken” Fillets served with crispy roast potatoes & fresh carrot batons (V)

Dessert
Vegan Jelly and Fresh Cream

WEDNESDAY

Mains
Margherita Pizza with oven cooked potato dipsters and fresh seasonal salad (V)

Dessert
Homemade Shortbread Biscuits

THURSDAY

Mains
Quality Minced Beef in a rich savoury sauce, served with buttered mini new potatoes and cauliflower florets

Quorn Mince Hotpot and cauliflower florets (V)

Dessert
Chocolate Rice Krispie Bars

FRIDAY

Mains
Succulent Diced Chicken Breast Curry marinated in a Tikka Masala Sauce, served with 50/50 rice, peas and authentic Naan Bread

Mini Vegetable Samosas, served with Fresh Vegetable Curry, 50/50 rice, peas and authentic Naan Bread (V)

Dessert
Fresh Fruity Friday


Bread, butter, jacket potatoes, salad selection & fruit are always available.

Water is served with the meal.

Please note: our menu is subject to change.