12th – 16th January

Monday 12th January

Lunch Time

A baked dish made with plant-based mince, lentils, onions, carrots and peas cooked in vegetable gravy, topped with potato waffles instead of mashed potato. 

Contains wheat, soya

United Kingdom

Tea Time

Oats cooked slowly with coconut milk until fully softened, with pineapple pieces stirred through. The porridge is mixed regularly to ensure an even texture and served warm once the fruit is tender.

Contains oats

Caribbean

Tuesday 13th January

Lunch Time

Small baked potatoes cooked until soft inside, split and topped with warmed baked beans with blended vegetables and grated cheese. The cheese is melted over the beans and potatoes before serving.

Contains milk

United Kingdom

Tea Time

A smooth soup made from roasted red peppers, onions and vegetable stock, blended until even in texture. Served with slices on baguette on the side. The soup is cooked slowly to soften the vegetables fully before blending.

Contains wheat and milk

Mediterranean

Wednesday 14th January

Lunch Time

Rice cooked gradually with vegetable stock, onions, tomatoes and mixed vegetables until the grains are soft and the dish becomes beautifully creamy, before cheese is stirred through just before serving. 

Contains milk

Italy

Tea Time

Soft pan-cooked scones made from a simple batter, cooked until set and lightly golden. Served with prepared fruit alongside. The scones are cooked in small portions to keep the texture tender and evenly cooked throughout.

Contains wheat and milk

United Kingdom

Thursday 15th January

Lunch Time

Cooked pasta mixed with a selection of tender vegetables combined with a light and creamy sauce. 

Contains Wheat, Milk

Italy

Tea Time

Soft bagel halves lightly toasted and spread with plain cream cheese. Served with carrot batons as an accompanying finger food. 

Contains milk, wheat

USA

Friday 16th January

Lunch Time

Orzo pasta cooked with very finely diced mixed vegetables and vegetable stock until tender, and served in a tomato based sauce.

Contains wheat, milk

Italy

Tea Time

Soft baked folded wheat shell filled with tomato sauce, vegetables and cheese. The filling is enclosed fully before baking to keep it contained. Served warm.

Contains milk, wheat

Italy