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After-school menu · 2 November–18 December 2026
Warming favourites, vegetable-rich sauces and homemade soups, prepared with care for happy afternoons.
Open the dietary information beneath each week for meal options.
Week 1
2–6 November 2026
Jacket potatoes
Fluffy jacket potatoes with a choice of baked beans, tuna and sweetcorn, or cheese, with toppings served separately.
Cottage pie
Beef mince in a rich vegetable gravy with peas and carrots, topped with creamy mashed potato.
Sweet pepper and red lentil pasta bake
Pasta in a sweet pepper, tomato and red lentil sauce with vegetables blended through, broccoli and sweetcorn, baked until golden.
Spanish chicken
Chicken with peppers and peas in a Spanish-style tomato and vegetable sauce, served with rice.
Chicken dippers
Chicken dippers served with potato wedges and rainbow vegetable sticks.
Dietary information
GF = gluten-free · DF = dairy-free · EF = egg-free · VEG = vegetarian.
Planning draft: “planned” is a recipe target; “alternative” is an adapted portion. Exact ingredients still need checking. EF checks and vegetarian substitutions are listed below.
- Monday · Jacket potatoes
GF planned · DF alternative · EF check · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Confirm dairy-free fillings and spread; cheese must be omitted or replaced in the DF portion. Dairy-free cheese or omission must be agreed before a DF option label can be finalised.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Tuesday · Cottage pie
GF planned · DF planned · EF planned · VEG alternative
Agreed mash: olive oil, no milk or butter.
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Use agreed gluten-free gravy where included. Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Mash agreed: olive oil, no milk or butter. Confirm dairy-free sauce or gravy, cooking fats and any milk or butter used in batter.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Wednesday · Sweet pepper and red lentil pasta bake
GF alternative · DF planned · EF check · VEG planned
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Separate gluten-free pasta agreed; confirm the sauce, toppings and other ingredients in that complete portion.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian recipe planned - Thursday · Spanish chicken
GF planned · DF planned · EF planned · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Friday · Chicken dippers
GF alternative · DF alternative · EF check · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Confirm gluten-free dippers, coatings and wedges.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products
Week 2
9–13 November 2026
Mild chicken curry
Chicken in a mild tomato and vegetable curry sauce with carrots and peas, served with rice.
Homemade beef noodle soup
A warming homemade soup with beef, noodles and plenty of vegetables, served with home-baked baguettes.
Baked fish
Lemon and herb baked fish served with new potatoes and peas.
Toad in the hole
Sausages baked in Yorkshire pudding batter, served with mashed potato, green beans and gravy.
Flatbread pizzas
Flatbreads topped with vegetable-rich tomato sauce, cheese and a choice of toppings, served with rainbow vegetable sticks.
Dietary information
GF = gluten-free · DF = dairy-free · EF = egg-free · VEG = vegetarian.
Planning draft: “planned” is a recipe target; “alternative” is an adapted portion. Exact ingredients still need checking. EF checks and vegetarian substitutions are listed below.
- Monday · Mild chicken curry
GF planned · DF planned · EF planned · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Tuesday · Homemade beef noodle soup
GF alternative · DF planned · EF check · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Confirm gluten-free bread, bases or wraps for the complete meal; check fillings and sauces. Noodles must also be checked gluten-free. The baguette is part of the meal: a GF loaf or baguette is not yet confirmed.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Wednesday · Baked fish
GF planned · DF planned · EF planned · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Thursday · Toad in the hole
GF alternative · DF alternative · Contains egg* · VEG alternative
Agreed mash: olive oil, no milk or butter.
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Use agreed gluten-free gravy where included. Confirm gluten-free batter flour, sausages and gravy.
DF: Mash agreed: olive oil, no milk or butter. Confirm dairy-free sauce or gravy, cooking fats and any milk or butter used in batter.
EF: Standard Yorkshire pudding batter contains egg; no EF adaptation agreed. Check sausages separately.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Friday · Flatbread pizzas
GF alternative · DF alternative · EF check · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Confirm gluten-free bread, bases or wraps for the complete meal; check fillings and sauces.
DF: Confirm dairy-free cheese/topping and any creamy sauce; check bread or pasta ingredients too. Dairy-free cheese or omission must be agreed before a DF option label can be finalised.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products
Week 3
16–20 November 2026
Creamy cod and leeks
Cod and leeks in a creamy sauce, served with new potatoes and broccoli.
Chicken and vegetable potato-topped pie
Chicken, peas and carrots in a rich vegetable gravy, topped with mashed potato.
Mild Quorn and vegetable chilli
Quorn mince in a mild tomato chilli sauce with peppers, carrots and courgette blended through, served with rice and sweetcorn.
Homemade lasagne
Layers of pasta, beef in a vegetable-rich tomato sauce and creamy sauce, baked until golden, with carrots and green beans.
Hot dogs
Sausages in soft rolls, served with potato wedges and corn.
Dietary information
GF = gluten-free · DF = dairy-free · EF = egg-free · VEG = vegetarian.
Planning draft: “planned” is a recipe target; “alternative” is an adapted portion. Exact ingredients still need checking. EF checks and vegetarian substitutions are listed below.
- Monday · Creamy cod and leeks
GF planned · DF alternative · EF planned · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Use a different dairy-free sauce for the adapted portion. Confirm its recipe and every other component, including toppings, cheese, pasta and cooking fats where used.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Tuesday · Chicken and vegetable potato-topped pie
GF planned · DF planned · EF planned · VEG alternative
Agreed mash: olive oil, no milk or butter.
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Use agreed gluten-free gravy where included. Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Mash agreed: olive oil, no milk or butter. Confirm dairy-free sauce or gravy, cooking fats and any milk or butter used in batter.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Wednesday · Mild Quorn and vegetable chilli
GF planned · DF planned · Contains egg* · VEG planned
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Standard Quorn Vegetarian Mince contains egg. A checked egg-free substitute would be needed before offering EF.
VEG: Vegetarian recipe planned - Thursday · Homemade lasagne
GF alternative · DF alternative · EF check · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Separate gluten-free pasta agreed; confirm the sauce, toppings and other ingredients in that complete portion.
DF: Use a different dairy-free sauce for the adapted portion. Confirm its recipe and every other component, including toppings, cheese, pasta and cooking fats where used.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Friday · Hot dogs
GF alternative · DF alternative · EF check · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Confirm gluten-free bread, bases or wraps for the complete meal; check fillings and sauces.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products
Week 4
23–27 November 2026
Sweet and sour chicken
Chicken and peppers in a sweet and sour vegetable sauce, served with rice and broccoli.
Shepherd’s pie
Lamb mince in a rich vegetable gravy with peas and carrots, topped with creamy mashed potato.
Mild Thai green vegetable curry
Mixed vegetables in a mild coconut and Thai green curry sauce, served with rice and green beans.
Meatball pasta bake
Meatballs and pasta in a vegetable-rich tomato sauce, baked until golden, with broccoli and green beans.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers in soft buns, served with potato wedges and sweetcorn.
Dietary information
GF = gluten-free · DF = dairy-free · EF = egg-free · VEG = vegetarian.
Planning draft: “planned” is a recipe target; “alternative” is an adapted portion. Exact ingredients still need checking. EF checks and vegetarian substitutions are listed below.
- Monday · Sweet and sour chicken
GF planned · DF planned · EF planned · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Tuesday · Shepherd’s pie
GF planned · DF planned · EF planned · VEG alternative
Agreed mash: olive oil, no milk or butter.
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Use agreed gluten-free gravy where included. Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Mash agreed: olive oil, no milk or butter. Confirm dairy-free sauce or gravy, cooking fats and any milk or butter used in batter.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Wednesday · Mild Thai green vegetable curry
GF planned · DF planned · EF planned · VEG planned
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian recipe planned - Thursday · Meatball pasta bake
GF alternative · DF planned · EF check · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Separate gluten-free pasta agreed; confirm the sauce, toppings and other ingredients in that complete portion.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Friday · Beef burgers
GF alternative · DF alternative · EF check · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Confirm gluten-free bread, bases or wraps for the complete meal; check fillings and sauces.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products
Week 5
30 November–4 December 2026
Pizza-style pasta bake
Pasta with pepperoni in a vegetable-rich tomato and herb sauce, baked with a pizza-style topping and served with rainbow vegetable sticks.
BBQ chicken traybake
Chicken baked in a mild BBQ sauce, served with potato wedges and rainbow slaw.
Fish pie
Fish, peas and carrots in a creamy sauce, topped with mashed potato.
Spaghetti carbonara
Spaghetti in a creamy carbonara-style sauce, served with rainbow vegetable sticks.
Sausage wraps
Sausages in soft wraps, served with oven chips and baked beans.
Dietary information
GF = gluten-free · DF = dairy-free · EF = egg-free · VEG = vegetarian.
Planning draft: “planned” is a recipe target; “alternative” is an adapted portion. Exact ingredients still need checking. EF checks and vegetarian substitutions are listed below.
- Monday · Pizza-style pasta bake
GF alternative · DF alternative · EF check · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Separate gluten-free pasta agreed; confirm the sauce, toppings and other ingredients in that complete portion.
DF: Confirm dairy-free cheese/topping and any creamy sauce; check bread or pasta ingredients too. Dairy-free cheese or omission must be agreed before a DF option label can be finalised.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Tuesday · BBQ chicken traybake
GF planned · DF planned · EF planned · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Wednesday · Fish pie
GF planned · DF alternative · EF planned · VEG alternative
Agreed mash: olive oil, no milk or butter.
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Use agreed gluten-free gravy where included. Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Use a different dairy-free sauce for the adapted portion. Confirm its recipe and every other component, including toppings, cheese, pasta and cooking fats where used.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Thursday · Spaghetti carbonara
GF alternative · DF alternative · EF check · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Separate gluten-free pasta agreed; confirm the sauce, toppings and other ingredients in that complete portion.
DF: Use a different dairy-free sauce for the adapted portion. Confirm its recipe and every other component, including toppings, cheese, pasta and cooking fats where used.
EF: Confirm whether the carbonara recipe contains egg and check the pasta; an EF sauce or pasta adaptation is not yet agreed.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Friday · Sausage wraps
GF alternative · DF alternative · EF check · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Confirm gluten-free bread, bases or wraps for the complete meal; check fillings and sauces.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products
Week 6
7–11 December 2026
Mild chicken fajita rice bake
Chicken and rice baked in a mild fajita-style sauce with peppers and sweetcorn, served with vegetable sticks.
Herby sausage and mash
Herby sausages served with creamy mashed potato, carrots, peas and gravy.
Smoky vegetable pasta
Pasta in a mild, smoky tomato sauce with peppers, carrots and courgette blended through.
Hearty chicken and vegetable soup
A hearty homemade chicken and vegetable soup, served with home-baked baguettes.
Pizza baguettes
Baguettes topped with vegetable-rich tomato sauce, cheese and a choice of toppings, served with corn on the cob.
Dietary information
GF = gluten-free · DF = dairy-free · EF = egg-free · VEG = vegetarian.
Planning draft: “planned” is a recipe target; “alternative” is an adapted portion. Exact ingredients still need checking. EF checks and vegetarian substitutions are listed below.
- Monday · Mild chicken fajita rice bake
GF planned · DF planned · EF planned · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Tuesday · Herby sausage and mash
GF alternative · DF alternative · EF check · VEG alternative
Agreed mash: olive oil, no milk or butter.
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Use agreed gluten-free gravy where included. Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Mash agreed: olive oil, no milk or butter. Confirm dairy-free sauce or gravy, cooking fats and any milk or butter used in batter. Check sausage ingredients too.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Wednesday · Smoky vegetable pasta
GF alternative · DF planned · EF check · VEG planned
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Separate gluten-free pasta agreed; confirm the sauce, toppings and other ingredients in that complete portion.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian recipe planned - Thursday · Hearty chicken and vegetable soup
GF alternative · DF planned · EF check · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Confirm gluten-free bread, bases or wraps for the complete meal; check fillings and sauces. The baguette is part of the meal: a GF loaf or baguette is not yet confirmed.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Friday · Pizza baguettes
GF alternative · DF alternative · EF check · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Confirm gluten-free bread, bases or wraps for the complete meal; check fillings and sauces.
DF: Confirm dairy-free cheese/topping and any creamy sauce; check bread or pasta ingredients too. Dairy-free cheese or omission must be agreed before a DF option label can be finalised.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products
Week 7
14–18 December 2026
Salmon and vegetable rice bake
Flaked salmon and rice baked with peas, sweetcorn and broccoli mixed through.
Beef and vegetable hotpot
Beef, peas and carrots in a rich vegetable gravy, topped with sliced potatoes.
Roasted vegetable pasta bake
Pasta in a roasted pepper, courgette, aubergine and tomato sauce, baked until golden, with broccoli and carrots.
Chicken and vegetable stew
Chicken, carrots and peas in a rich vegetable gravy, served with new potatoes.
End-of-term party tea
A festive selection of mini sandwiches, chicken bites and rainbow vegetable sticks.
Dietary information
GF = gluten-free · DF = dairy-free · EF = egg-free · VEG = vegetarian.
Planning draft: “planned” is a recipe target; “alternative” is an adapted portion. Exact ingredients still need checking. EF checks and vegetarian substitutions are listed below.
- Monday · Salmon and vegetable rice bake
GF planned · DF planned · EF planned · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Tuesday · Beef and vegetable hotpot
GF planned · DF planned · EF planned · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Wednesday · Roasted vegetable pasta bake
GF alternative · DF planned · EF check · VEG planned
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Separate gluten-free pasta agreed; confirm the sauce, toppings and other ingredients in that complete portion.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian recipe planned - Thursday · Chicken and vegetable stew
GF planned · DF planned · EF planned · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and any thickener.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products - Friday · End-of-term party tea
GF alternative · DF alternative · EF check · VEG alternative
Dietary review — awaiting confirmation
GF: Confirm gluten-free bread, bases or wraps for the complete meal; check fillings and sauces.
DF: Check stock, sauces, seasonings and cooking fats for milk ingredients.
EF: Confirm the main recipe and all bought ingredients contain no egg; assess the vegetarian adaptation separately because Quorn products may contain egg.
VEG: Vegetarian option planned; check exact toppings, fillings and products
Please discuss your child’s dietary requirements with us. Ingredient checks have been completed; dietary arrangements are agreed individually.
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