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Catering
What we do!
The Catering section provide school meals for Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.
School meals in Middlesbrough meet the New Food Based and Nutrient Based Standards for school lunches set by the Government.
Our Aim
Linking into the Every Child Matters 'Be Healthy' agenda our aim is to provide a healthy nutritious meal that includes all of the essential vitamins, minerals, fruit and vegetables required to meet the New Nutritional Standards for school lunches.
Promoting healthier communities, reducing obesity and the consumption of fatty foods is also our focus, supporting the Mayors vision for Middlesbrough.
Benefits of a School Meal
Research shows a well-balanced meal at lunchtime aids concentration enabling children to participate fully in the afternoon activities.
Children are able to develop their social skills and learn to eat correctly with a knife and fork.
You can be happy in the knowledge that your child is enjoying a meal, which is excellent value for money.
Cooking for Success!
We encourage children to try new foods and eat a balanced meal. Many of our staff are parents too, they understand the concerns you have about your child's diet.
Our staff enjoy preparing and cooking for young people, they are committed to making lunchtime fun and interesting.
The Type of Food we Supply
We offer daily a multi-choice menu incorporating traditional dishes, popular items, vegetarian and ethnic options, and salads are also available. These are accompanied by a selection of potato dishes, fresh vegetables and salad bowls. Both hot and cold home-made desserts are offered, with the following items available every day, yoghurt and biscuit, cheese and crackers, fresh fruit and custard.
Primary Schools and Secondary Schools have salad bars in situ providing a selection of protein items, numerous salad bowls, jacket potatoes or bread items and a selection of cold desserts.
The Number of Meals Served Annually
Across Middlesbrough the Catering Section have provided a staggering 1,772,892 pupil meals over the last year.