New dinners on the menu for Gateshead School Children
We are introducing exciting new options for the primary school meals menus ready for the start of the new school year.
During the pandemic there was a need to get through lunchtimes more quickly in schools which resulted in a slimmed down menu. However this year there will once again be more variety for the daily vegetarian options, the continuation of meat-free Mondays and the return of salad/breads alongside the children's meal ensuring that there will be something for everyone to enjoy. New choices include bean tortilla pocket with rainbow rice, tomato & mozzarella topped flatbread pizza and locally produced chicken burger in a homemade bun.
Councillor Gary Haley, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said "The last year has been incredibly challenging for our school catering service, however, we're really pleased that our menus for the new school year will offer the variety and quality that our award winning team prides itself on.
"We know school meals are extremely beneficial for our young people. Not only does a healthy school meal significantly improve educational outcomes but it also helps develop essential social skills. We'd love to encourage parents to sign their children up for our school meals as it is one of the best ways to ensure they get the most out of their school day."
Earlier this year Gateshead Council's school meals service was awarded the UK's best performer in catering by the Association of Public Service Excellence for the fifth year in a row. The Council provides more than 11,000 nutritionally-balanced meals every day to more than 70 primary and secondary schools across Gateshead and beyond. Its team of 350 staff are fully trained in nutrition, food safety, catering and cookery skills.
Find out more about our school meals
We are introducing exciting new options for the primary school meals menus ready for the start of the new school year.
During the pandemic there was a need to get through lunchtimes more quickly in schools which resulted in a slimmed down menu. However this year there will once again be more variety for the daily vegetarian options, the continuation of meat-free Mondays and the return of salad/breads alongside the children's meal ensuring that there will be something for everyone to enjoy. New choices include bean tortilla pocket with rainbow rice, tomato & mozzarella topped flatbread pizza and locally produced chicken burger in a homemade bun.
Councillor Gary Haley, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said "The last year has been incredibly challenging for our school catering service, however, we're really pleased that our menus for the new school year will offer the variety and quality that our award winning team prides itself on.
"We know school meals are extremely beneficial for our young people. Not only does a healthy school meal significantly improve educational outcomes but it also helps develop essential social skills. We'd love to encourage parents to sign their children up for our school meals as it is one of the best ways to ensure they get the most out of their school day."
Earlier this year Gateshead Council's school meals service was awarded the UK's best performer in catering by the Association of Public Service Excellence for the fifth year in a row. The Council provides more than 11,000 nutritionally-balanced meals every day to more than 70 primary and secondary schools across Gateshead and beyond. Its team of 350 staff are fully trained in nutrition, food safety, catering and cookery skills.
Find out more about our school meals
