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.

Dina 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

w/c 03/11/2025, 24/11/2025

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
CLASSIC Mac and cheese bar with toppings: Buttered sweetcorn Parsley crumble

Roast honey glazed and mustard chicken thighs

Sweet potato green Thai curry with lime and bean shoots

Classic been bolognaise with red lentils and grated carrots

Salmon and cod fish mix pie with creamy mush on top
NOURISH Cheddar cheese with red onion tarts Roast butternut squash, lentil pilaf brown rice Crunchy white fish cakes with mange tout Mushroom stroganoff in a creamy white sauce

 

Orzo Pasta pot with garden peas and cherry tomatoes

 

SIDES Herby garlic bread

Roasted courgette and peppers

Oven baked new potatoes, carrots and parsnips

Coconut steamed rice, broccoli and carrots

Spaghetti pasta with steamed green beans

Green beans and tender steam broccoli
JACKET/PASTA BAR Baked jacket potato with baked beans and grated cheddar Baked Mediterranean wholemeal pasta Jacket potato with chilli con carne and cheddar Baked jacket potato with Tuna and sweetcorn Green pea pesto pasta with haloumi cheese
DESSERT Rice crispy cake Fresh fruit platter yoghurt and jelly Yoghurt lemony panna cotta Fresh fruit platter, yoghurt and jelly Banana cake
EVERYDAY SELECTION OF FRESHLY CUT & WHOLE FRUITS
HYDRATION Cucumber Lemon Carrot Lime
Apple​

 

WEEK 2

w/c 10/11/2025, 01/12/2025

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
CLASSIC Aubergine and butter beans Moroccan tagine Hoisin chicken diced with spring onions Five Bean and mixed peppers burrito with corn on the cob Beef bourguignon with green lentils Classic pepperoni pizza with wholemeal flour
NOURISH Stuffed peppers with tomato and rice Pan-fried tofu with tendered stem broccoli Red lentils enchiladas with sour cream Winter root vegetable pie Traditional margherita pizza with wholemeal flour
SIDES Fruity and herby couscous and steamed broccoli Sesame basmati rice with edamame beans Tortilla nachos chips and baked ratatouille​ Sweet potato mash potato with roast celeriac and carrots Steamed green beans and rainbow raw slaw with apple and celery
JACKET/PASTA BAR Baked jacket potato with tuna and sweetcorn filling Seedy green pesto sauce with Brown pasta Backet jacket potato with baked beans and grated cheddar Tomato and basil pasta baked Minty potato salad with black eye beans 
DESSERT Cinnamon and apple crumble with custard cream Fresh Fruit Platter Yoghurt or Jelly Classic marble cake Fresh Fruit Platter Yoghurt or Jelly Eton mess with fresh berries and meringue
EVERYDAY SELECTION OF FRESHLY CUT & WHOLE FRUITS
HYDRATION Cucumber Lemon Carrot Lime
Apple​

WEEK 3

w/c 17/11/2025, 08/12/2025

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
CLASSIC Butternut squash and chickpea tikka masala Smoked paprika roast chicken drumsticks Creamy spinach and mushroom baked potato gnocchi Pork meatballs in a rich tomato sauce Breaded fish fingers or breaded pollock fillets
NOURISH Sweet potato and red lentil lasagne Quiche with thyme,  pumpkin and red onions Beetroot risotto with garden peas and feta cheese Cauliflower and leek gratin Butter bean and carrot sausage rolls
SIDES Steamed basmati rice with kale Roast new potato wedges with savoy cabbage and gravy Rosemary focaccia with steamed green beans and carrots

Spaghetti pasta with steamed broccoli and garlic bread Baked potato chips with steamed garden peas
JACKET/PASTA BAR Baked jacket potatoes with tuna and olives Tomato and garlic wholemeal pasta Jacket potato with chilli con carne and cheddar Baked jacket potatoes with baked beans and cheddar Classic tomato and basil wholemeal pasta

 

DESSERT Orange and choco chips cake Fresh Fruit Platter, Yoghurt or jelly Classic carrot cake Bread and butter pudding with custard Fresh fruit platter, yoghurt and jelly
EVERYDAY SELECTION OF FRESHLY CUT & WHOLE FRUITS
HYDRATION Carrot Lemon Carrot Lime
Apple​