Catering forEC Young LEARNERS

HOW WE CATER FOR EC YOUNG LEARNERSWe make sure the dishes on our menus are tasty and appealing to everyone. By initiating simple preparation and production techniques using quality meat, fresh produce and the addition of some homely touches where applicable. We use the finest ingredients that have been sourced from high-quality local and regional suppliers who care about their produce.

A minimum of 90% of all dishes across the menu should be freshly prepared, and we ensure food is prepared and cooked as near to service time as possible and all the good nutrients are locked in.

Our philosophy is simple – we think eating freshly prepared food that is made with good honest ingredients, that looks good, tastes great and is served with a smile, wins the day!

MENUSWe ensure that the structure and content of all our menus promote the wellbeing of everyone we feed. We adhere to the principle of ‘getting the balance right’, which simply means consuming a varied and balanced diet that contains plenty of starchy carbohydrates and fruits and vegetables, moderate amounts of dairy food and meat, fish, eggs and beans and only small amounts of fat, sugar and salt.

We have included sample breakfast, lunch and supper menus over the following pages, which will give you an indication of our ideas and the style for the food we will have for the students and staff.

SALAD BARIn addition to the hot food option, at both lunch and supper, we will provide deconstructed salads for the students and staff to pick and choose the ingredients they want which helps go towards making meals times more interactive and fun. All salads will be offered with a choice of chutneys and a selection of homemade dressings such as yoghurt & lemon, vinaigrette, balsamic & olive oil and blue cheese in smart clean, labelled bottles or kilner jars.

All dressings, toppings and pickles will be neatly placed in smart containers to the side of the salad bar. Additional protein items will also feature regularly and will include a selection of or cold cuts, a traditional ploughman’s platter or homemade quiche.

PACKED LUNCHESWe believe that packed lunches need to be appealing, tasty and fulfilling. We like to add a nutritious twist to our packed lunches by moving away from the traditional plain sandwich, crisps/chocolate, juice and fruit offer. We replace some of these items with the following tempting alternatives that encourage a healthier lifestyle:

• Homemade cookies and cupcakes (reduced sugar and salt, increased fruitand fibre)

• Homemade sweet or savoury muffins• Homemade low fat yoghurt, custard and dessert pots• Mini bags of popcorn, dried fruit, twiglets, rice cakes and corn chips• Tray bakes such as flapjacks and brownies• Savoury tartlets or mini quiches• Salad meals in the summer to replace sandwiches• Deli sandwiches to enhance the offer• Crudités and snack dipping pots• Smoothies and milkshakes

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

BREAKFAST MENU

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY AVAILABLE EVERYDAY

EVERYDAY*

JUICES AND SMOOTHIESOrange, Apple

HOT BREAKFASTGrilled Bacon, Plum Tomatoes, Sautéed Mushrooms and Baked beans

DAILY SPECIALSBreakfast Frittata

EVERYDAY*

JUICES AND SMOOTHIESPineapple, Cranberry

HOT BREAKFASTKedgeree, Hash Brown, Cherry vine Tomatoes and Mini sausages

DAILY SPECIALSBacon, Cheese and Spinach Roll

EVERYDAY*

JUICES AND SMOOTHIESOrange, Grapefruit

HOT BREAKFASTGrilled Smokey Bacon, Poached Eggs and Sautéed potatoes

DAILY SPECIALSFrench Toast With Cinnamon & Sugar

*A Selection Of 4 Breakfast Cereals& Granola With Fresh Milk

‘Toast It’ Selection Of Breads & Morning Goods With Butter & Preserves

A Daily Selection Of Home Baked Pastries

Selection Of Fresh Fruit & Natural Yoghurt & Toppings

Tea & Coffee

EVERYDAY*

JUICES AND SMOOTHIESApple, Pineapple

HOT BREAKFASTCumberland Sausage, New Potato Hash with mackerel and Posh beans

DAILY SPECIALSToasted Sultana Bread with Berry Compote

EVERYDAY*

JUICES AND SMOOTHIESOrange, Spicy Tomato

HOT BREAKFASTContinental meats, Crusty breads, Cheese and Birchers Muesli

DAILY SPECIALSPoached Egg On a Buttered English Muffin

EVERYDAY*

JUICES AND SMOOTHIESOrange, Banana Milkshake

HOT BREAKFASTGrilled Sausages, Baked Beans, Mini savoury muffins and Baked avocadoes

DAILY SPECIALSEggy Bread

EVERYDAY*

SUNDAY BRUNCH - AMERICAN BREAKFASTWaffles with Maple Syrup, Pancake Stack, Crispy Bacon, American Hash, Cinnamon Toast, Bagels and Scrambled eggs

BRUNCHSEE BREAKFAST MENU

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

LUNCH MENU

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY FRUIT & YOGHURT*

MAIN MEALHam & Leek Pie

VEGETARIANMixed Vegetable & Lentil Dhansak Served With Poppadums

ON THE SIDE...New Potatoes, Carrots & Sauté Spinach

DESSERTMango & fruit berry cake

FRUIT & YOGHURT*

MAIN MEALClassic Lasagne Al Forno

VEGETARIANSummer Vegetable En Croute Served With A Chive Sauce

ON THE SIDE...Garlic Bread, Broccoli & Spiced Aubergine

DESSERTChocolate sponge with custard

FRUIT & YOGHURT*

MAIN MEALMarinated Roast Turkey With Gravy

VEGETARIANMoroccan Tagine With Fruity Cous Cous

ON THE SIDE...Roast Potatoes, Cauliflower & Green Beans

DESSERTTreacle tart & cream

FRUIT & YOGHURT*

*Fruit Salad Pots and aSelection of Homemade Yoghurt

MAIN MEALSweet & Sour Chicken With Peppers & Prawn Crackers

VEGETARIANFeta, Beetroot & Chick Pea Puffs

ON THE SIDE...Egg Fried Rice, Sauté Greens & Soy Stir Fried Vegetables

DESSERTRice pudding with strawberry sauce

FRUIT & YOGHURT*

MAIN MEALFreshly Battered Fish Of The Day With Tartare Sauce

VEGETARIANMacaroni Cheese With Sun Blushed Tomatoes & Spinach

ON THE SIDE...Thick Cut Chips, Peas & Baked Beans

DESSERTSticky toffee pudding

FRUIT & YOGHURT*

PACKED LUNCHES

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

SUPPER MENU

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY AVAILABLE EVERYDAY

SOUP OF THE DAYLeek and Potato

MAIN MEALBaked Coriander & Lime Chicken with Avocado

VEGETARIANRoasted Mediterranean Vegetable Bruschetta with Sweet Pepper Dressing

VEGETABLES & POTATOESCornbread, BBQ Baked Beans & Ranch Salad

DESSERTSticky Pear & Ginger Cake & Whipped Cream

SOUP OF THE DAYClassic Minestrone

MAIN MEALPan Fried Pork Burgers with Spicy Tomato Chutney

VEGETARIANLeek, Sweet Potato, Red Pepper & Quorn Bake With Cheesy Bread Crumbs

VEGETABLES & POTATOESPaprika New Potatoes, Roasted Red Onions & Courgettes & Iceberg Wedges

DESSERTChocolate Puddle Pudding

SOUP OF THE DAYCream Of Mushroom

MAIN MEALLamb Dhansak with Mango Chutney & Naan Bread

VEGETARIANButternut Squash, Cranberry & Brie Tart

VEGETABLES & POTATOESPilaf Rice, Cauliflower Aloo & Roasted Carrots

DESSERTMarmalade Roly Poly

*Fruit Salad Pots and aSelection of Homemade Yoghurt Pots

SOUP OF THE DAYRoasted Carrot & Coriander

MAIN MEALGrilled Gammon Steaks with Fried Egg Or Pineapple

VEGETARIANCreamy Mushroom, Broad Bean & Pea Tagliatelle Pasta

VEGETABLES & POTATOESLyonnaise Potatoes, Broccoli & Mixed Green Salad

DESSERTApple Strudel

SOUP OF THE DAYTomato & Pepper

MAIN MEAL & VEGETARIANPizza Night – Choose From A Selection Of Thin Crust Authentic Pizzas

VEGETABLES & POTATOESSeasonal Salads, Garlic Bread & Corn On The Cob

DESSERTIce Cream Bar with Toppings & Sauces

SOUP OF THE DAYSummer Vegetable & Noodle

MAIN MEALPan Fried Chicken In Breadcrumbs with Teriyaki Sauce

VEGETARIANRoasted Pepper Lasagne with Spinach

VEGETABLES & POTATOESEgg Noodles, Roasted Beetroot & Green Beans

DESSERTOrange Drizzle Cake

MAIN MEALChefs Sunday Carvery SupperRoast Beef & Yorkshire Puddings

VEGETARIANPak Choi, Mixed Pepper and Chinese Cab-bage Chow Mein

VEGETABLES & POTATOESRoast Potatoes, Carrots & Peas & Parsnips

DESSERTSpiced Fruit Crumble & Custard

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