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
Monday: plant-rich menu. Tuesday: Harvest Festival.
Daily: homemade wholemeal bread and a selection of fruit.
Senior Menu
Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | |
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Soup | Cauliflower soup (ve) | Broccoli soup (ve) | Carrot & lemongrass soup (ve) | Tomato soup (ve) | Carrot, red lentil & coconut soup (ve) |
Main 1 | Roasted butternut squash, | Smoky piri-piri strips | Sumac-roasted tofu | Mixed vegetables | Sweet potato, butter beans |
Main 2 | Spanish omelette with vegetables | Lemon & herb chicken | Roast turkey, turtle beans | Roast garlic beef, lentils, | Mild tandoori baked fish with tomato |
Sides | Bulgur wheat (ve) | Noodles (ve) | Rice (ve) | Couscous (ve) | Roasted potatoes & cumin (ve) |
Dessert | Fruit compote (ve) | Orange cake (v) | Fruit salad pots (ve) | Maya’s pumpkin cake (v) | Mango & cardamom coconut rice pudding (ve) |
Early Years (Maternelle)
Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | |
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Main 1 | Roasted butternut squash, | Smoky piri-piri strips | Sumac-roasted tofu | Mixed vegetables | Sweet potato, butter beans |
Main 2 | Sweet potato with plant-based mince | Lemon & herb chicken | Roast turkey | Roast garlic beef, lentils, | Mild tandoori baked fish with tomato |
Crudités | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber |
Sides | Bulgur wheat (ve) | Noodles(ve) | Rice (ve) | Couscous (ve) | Rice (ve) |
Dessert | Fruit compote (ve) | Orange cake (v) | Fruit salad pots (ve) | Yoghurt pot (v) | Mango & cardamom coconut rice pudding (ve) |
Salad Bar
Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | |
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Pasta Salads | Wholewheat artichoke & roasted pepper pasta salad (ve) | Grilled vegetable pasta salad (ve) | Wholewheat tomato, sweetcorn & basil pasta salad (ve) | 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, courgette, shaved parmesan, basil & spelt salad (v) | Farro, roasted carrot, pepper & lemon herb salad (ve) | Quinoa, roasted butternut squash & herb salad (ve) | Charred broccoli, herb & couscous salad (ve) | Bulgur wheat, roasted carrot, coriander salad (ve) |
Super Food Salads | Red cabbage, fennel, & cucumber salad (ve) | Cavolo nero, peas, cucumber & mint salad (ve) | Beetroot, carrot , courgette & pumpkin seeds salad (ve) | Rainbow chard, cucumber, carrot & lemon salad (ve) | Kale, sardines, carrot & parsley salad |
Plant Based Protein Salads | Green bean, parsley & lentil salad (ve) | Kidney bean, pepper, roast carrot & tomato salad (ve) | White bean, cucumber, cauliflower & dill salad (ve) | Butter bean, courgettes & 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 |
Monday: plant-rich menu.
Daily: homemade wholemeal bread and a selection of fruit.
Senior Menu
Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | |
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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 | Mushrooms, butter beans | Bean burger | Fiesta Chilli with fresh peppers | Crispy beans | Creamy aubergine |
Main 2 | Falafel & rice burrito (ve) | Chicken burger | Beef, lentil & mixed bean Chilli con carne | Baked lemon & herb | Turkey, sweet potatoes & tomato |
Sides | Courgettes & sweetcorn (ve) | Chips (ve) | Rice (ve) | Noodles (ve) | Bulgur wheat (ve) |
Dessert | Apple yoghurt cake (v) | Fruit compote (ve) | Vanilla & caramel cake (v) | Cheese (v) | Yoghurt Bar: |
Early Years (Maternelle)
Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | |
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Main 1 | Mushrooms, butter beans | Bean patty (ve) | Fiesta Chilli with fresh peppers and mixed | Crispy beans | Creamy aubergine |
Main 2 | Falafel & rice burrito (ve) | Grilled chicken | Beef, lentil & mixed bean Chilli con carne | Fish fingers | Turkey, sweet potatoes & tomato |
Crudités | Cucumber (ve) | Carrots (ve) | Cucumber (ve) | Carrots (ve) | Cucumber (ve) |
Sides | Courgettes & sweetcorn (ve) | Chips (ve) | Rice (ve) | Noodles (ve) | Bulgur wheat (ve) |
Dessert | Fruit pot (ve) | Fruit compote (ve) | Vanilla & caramel cake (v) | Cheese (v) | Yoghurt pot (v) |
Salad Bar
Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pasta Salads | Pasta, tomato, basil & lentils salad (ve) | Wholewheat ratatouille & butter bean pasta salad (ve) | Pasta, peas, carrots & parsley salad (ve) | Wholewheat caponata vegetable pasta salad (ve) | 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, courgette, tomato, parmesan & herb salad (v) | Quinoa, roasted cauliflower & pomegranate salad (ve) | Couscous, roasted vegetable & preserved lemon herb salad (ve) | Bulgur tabbouleh with cauliflower, parsley & mint (ve) |
Super Food Salads | Red cabbage, cucumber, tomato & roasted pepper salad (ve) | Cavolo nero, sweetcorn, carrot & lime salad (ve) | Beetroot, apple, carrot & mint salad (ve) | Rainbow chard, aubergine, 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 & chive salad (ve) | Mixed bean, parsnips & coriander 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 | Coconut yoghurt-style protein topping (ve) | Coconut yoghurt-style protein topping (ve) | Coconut yoghurt-style protein topping (ve) | Coconut yoghurt-style protein topping (ve) | Coconut 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 |
Monday and Tuesday: plant-rich menus.
Daily: homemade wholemeal bread and a selection of fruit. Plant based yoghurt and chocolate or vanilla soya dessert are also available. (ve) vegan; (v) vegetarian.
Senior Menu
Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | |
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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 | Grilled jerk tempeh | Planetary Shawarma | Pizza (v) | Crispy beans |
Main 2 | Big Bold Chickpea Bolognese | Jerk sweet potato & chicken | Turkey, chickpea & | Pissaladière | Baked lemon & herb |
Sides | Roast courgettes, tomatoes & thyme (ve) | Rice (ve) | Bulgur wheat (ve) | Kale & peppers (ve) | Roast potatoes (ve) |
Dessert | Lemon drizzle cake (v) | Fruit compote (ve) | Yoghurt Bar: | Cheese (v) | Marble cake (v) |
Early Years (Maternelle)
Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | |
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Main 1 | Slow-cooked Mediterranean lentil | Grilled jerk tempeh | Planetary Shawarma with garlic yoghurt | Pizza (v) | Crispy chickpea |
Main 2 | Big Bold Chickpea Bolognese | Jerk sweet potato & chicken,black bean | Turkey, chickpea & roasted vegetable pilaf | Pissaladière | Fish fingers |
Crudités | Carrots | Cucumber | Carrots | Cucumber | Carrots |
Sides | Roast courgettes, tomatoes & thyme (ve) | Rice (ve) | Bulgur wheat (ve) | Kale & peppers (ve) | Roast potatoes (ve) |
Dessert | Lemon drizzle cake (v) | Fruit compote (ve) | Yoghurt pot (v) | Cheese (v) | Fruit pot (ve) |
Salad Bar
Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pasta Salads | Wholewheat tomato & basil pasta salad (ve) | Ratatouille vegetable pasta salad (ve) | Wholewheat pasta, peas, courgettes & lemon salad (ve) | 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 (ve) | Farro, roasted red pepper, olive & oregano (ve) | Quinoa tabbouleh with purple carrots, tomato & parsley (ve) | Couscous with roast squash & fresh herbs (ve) | Bulgur tabbouleh with cabbage, mint & pomegranate (ve) |
Super Food Salads | Red cabbage, tomato, carrots & sweetcorn salad (ve) | Cavolo nero, carrot & lemon salad (ve) | Beetroot, apple & red cabbage salad (ve) | Rainbow chard, courgette & lemon salad (ve) | Kale, roasted squash & mackerel salad |
Plant Based Protein Salads | Butter bean ,roasted cherry tomato & parsley salad (ve) | Cannellini bean, tomato & chive salad (ve) | Chickpea, carrot & coriander salad (ve) | Mixed bean, onions, 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 (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 | 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.
