We are committed to ensuring that every child at St Margaret's enjoys a delicious, nutritious and balanced meal each day. The lunch menu is imaginatively varied and all food is freshly prepared and cooked by our own catering staff, led by an experienced Catering Manager.
Every child from Reception through to Year 6 dine with their peers and a member of staff in the main school Dining Room situated at St Mary’s.
Children in our Bluebird Nursery
enjoy ‘family dining’ and are served their meals at the table by Early Years catering staff. Pupils in Years 1 and 2 are encouraged to make their own choices and in order to support this, a slightly reduced menu is offered to make decision-making a little easier! In the Prep Department we operate a ‘cafeteria’ system, where children are offered at least three choices of hot meals, as well as an extremely well-stocked salad bar. Fruit salad and yoghurts are available every day, plus an alternative dessert.
There are vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options available every day and other special dietary requirements are well catered for. The day's menu can include anything from beef bourguignon and teriyaki salmon to chicken with mango and coconut or lentil and mushroom cottage pie.
The menu below gives an idea of what might be offered within a week. For our current parents who would like to see this week's menu, please check the latest edition of the e-bulletin.
WEEKLY SCHOOL MENU - SAMPLE
Denotes meal available for EYFS children. All desserts are available as an option for EYFS.
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|
Snack |
Lunch |
Dessert |
Monday |
Morning snack
Fruit selection
Banana, Pear, Apple
Afternoon snack
Cucumber and carrot battons with
hummus
|
Main
Filled pasta with tomato sauce
Chicken Kiev
Carrot & lentil stew
Side
Broccoli
New potatoes
|
Selection of yoghurts
Fresh fruit
English strawberries |
Tuesday |
Morning snack
Fruit selection
Banana, Pear, Apple
Afternoon snack
Flapjack
|
Main
Stir-fried chicken & vegetable rice
Summer lamb stew
Butternut squash & Quorn chilli
Side
Carrots
50/50 brown & white rice
New potatoes
|
Selection of yoghurts
Fresh fruit selection
Mango cheesecake |
Wednesday |
Morning snack
Fruit selection: Banana, Pear, Apple
Afternoon snack
Sausage rolls
|
Main
Shepherd’s pie
White fish tagine & couscous
Fish fingers
Vegetable tagine
Side
Mixed fresh vegetables
New potatoes
|
Selection of yoghurts
Fresh fruit selection
Apple & Blackberry Crumble
Custard |
Thursday |
Morning snack
Fruit selection Banana, Pear, Apple
Afternoon snack
Filled ham or cheese roll |
Main
Roast pork & apple sauce
Roast beef & Yorkshire pudding
Veggie roast
Side
Roast potatoes
Spring cabbage & baton carrots |
Selection of yoghurts
Fresh fruit selection
Chocolate cake with crunchy topping |
Friday |
Morning snack
Fruit selection Banana, Pear, Apple
Afternoon snack
Mini Danish pastries
|
Main
Chicken goujons
Ham & cheese crown
Cheese & tomato quiche
Side
Sweet potato fries
Baked beans
Power packed rainbow lunch |
Selection of yoghurts
Fresh fruit selection
Jelly |