Holyrod Howe cooks fresh school lunches every day and each year group eats in our school dining room. The children are encouraged to behave as if they are sitting in a ‘posh restaurant’ so are taught how to sit properly at a table, use cutlery correctly, be polite and remain seated until they are dismissed.

Hosanna always provides a vegetarian option, a side dish and a salad bar. The children also have the choice of a low-sugar dessert or fresh fruit. All food is nut-free and caters to children with varying dietary requirements.

The children also enjoy themed cuisine days for special occasions such as Chinese New Year, St Patrick’s Day, and national food days.

During the Summer Term, the cuisine reflects the Geography focused curriculum providing food from countries around the world. For the majority of our children, lunch time truly is the highlight of their day!

Autumn Term Menu

WEEK 1

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
CLASSIC Red lentil and leek korma curry

Beef lasagna with crispy cheese topping

Five bean and pepper burrito with sour cream and guacamole

Turkey and carrot cottage pie topped with a creamy mashy potato

Pizza bar selection

Roasted ham and grated cheese pizza

NOURISH Bean and onion bhaji with coconut chutney Roast tomato and red pepper sauce served with 50/50 pasta and grated cheese Homemade plant-based burger with crunchy lettuce and tomato Roasted stuffed aubergines with cheese topping
Rainbow roasted vegetables on an oven-baked pizza
SIDES

Steamed Basmati rice with flat bread
Mango chutney
Broccoli

Garlic bread

Steamed carrots and fine beans

Mexican colorful rice  Tortilla nacho chips

Salsa and sour cream

Sweetcorn

Broccoli trees and roasted sweet potatoes Fresh crudities and flavoured hummus
JACKET/PASTA BAR Classic tomato and basil sauce with wholemeal pasta Baked jacket potato with tuna and sweetcorn filling Crispy and creamy carbonara pasta Baked jacket potato with baked beans and grated cheddar Minty potato salad with black eye beans
DESSERT Fresh Fruit Platter Yoghurt with topping Banoffee Cheesecake Fresh Fruit platter yoghurt and jelly Chocolate beetroot brownie Eton mess with fresh berries and meringue
EVERYDAY SELECTION OF FRESHLY CUT & WHOLE FRUITS
HYDRATION Cucumber Lemon Carrot Blackberry
Apple​

 

WEEK 2

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
CLASSIC Stir fried Asian style vegetable chow mein Beef chilli con carne served with brown  braised rice Baked gnocchi with tomato and basil sauce topped with melted mozzarella Herby roast chicken thighs with Yorkshire pudding, fruity stuffing and onion gravy Breaded Haddock fish fillet with lemon wedges and tartare sauce
NOURISH Peppers stuffed with quinoa, feta and roast vegetables Roasted sweet potato quesadillas served with mini corn on the cob Roast beetroot risotto with garden peas, thyme and feta cheese Roasted Quorn fillet, Yorkshire pudding, fruity stuffing, and onion gravy Scrambled egg red curry with green peppers and naan bread
SIDES Prawn crackers with sweet chili dip Sweetcorn and edamame beans Tomato Salsa, guacamole, sour cream and tortilla nachos Rosemary and cherry tomatoes focaccia

Steamed green beans with cauliflower

Roast new potatoes Steamed broccoli  Honey glazed carrots Baked potato chips  Baked beans

Steamed garden peas

JACKET/PASTA BAR Jacket potatoes with baked beans and cheddar Whole meal pasta with creamy spinach and ricotta sauce Jacket potato with chicken tomato sauce and cheddar Moroccan Couscous Roast mixed peppers and coriander Jacket potato with Tuna and sweetcorn

 

DESSERT Apple and cinnamon crumble with creamy custard Fresh Fruit Platter Yoghurt

Jelly

Lemon shortbread cookies Fresh Fruit Platter Yoghurt

Jelly

Fluffy orange and chocolate sponge

 

EVERYDAY SELECTION OF FRESHLY CUT & WHOLE FRUITS
HYDRATION Orange Strawberry Mint Apple
Lemon​

 

WEEK 3

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
CLASSIC Mac and cheese bar with toppings:
Crispy bacon
Buttered sweetcorn Parsley crumble
Honey and mustard chicken thighs Sweet potato and chickpea green Thai curry with lime and  bean shoots Beef bolognaise with red lentils and carrots served with spaghetti and grated cheese Classic pork and leek sausages or oven roast chicken chipolatas served with thyme and onion gravy
NOURISH Cheddar cheese with red onion quiche Roast butternut squash, lentil in a pilaf rice Crunchy white fish cakes with mange tout Mushroom stroganoff in a creamy white sauce Falafel skewers with cherry tomatoes
SIDES Herby garlic bread Roasted courgette and peppers with garlic Roast new potatoes, carrots and parsnips Coconut steamed rice

Roast broccoli and carrots

Green beans and peas Roast potato wedges Savoy cabbage
JACKET/PASTA BAR Boiled eggs with new potatoes and mixed beans salad Baked Mediterranean wholemeal pasta Jacket potato with chilli con carne and cheddar Jacket potato with Tuna and sweetcorn Green basil pesto wholemeal pasta with sunflower seeds

 

DESSERT Raisin and apple flapjack Yoghurt lemony panna cotta Fresh fruit platter yoghurt and jelly Bread and butter pudding with custard Fresh fruit platter, yoghurt and jelly
EVERYDAY SELECTION OF FRESHLY CUT & WHOLE FRUITS
HYDRATION Carrot Lemon Mint Lime
Cucumber​