Food at Finborough
Food at Finborough is a hot topic and that is because our Head Chef involves our pupils in the development of the menus. Each week a form group picks a theme and our team of talented chefs and assistants cook it for the whole school. So far we have enjoyed a Japanese theme, with homemade sushi being served; an Indian theme, with a selection of curries and naan breads; and an American theme, with burgers and hotdogs (all with vegetarian options). Our boarders also meet to discuss evening menu suggestions and their evening snacks.
When Finborough is home, it is essential that you eat healthy, nutritious meals with occasional treats. This ethos is applicable to our entire community.
Our menus change seasonally and a typical daily menu looks like this:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croissants and Pain au chocolat
Choice of cereals Selection of juices, fruit selection, yogurt. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate |
Eggy bread with syrup or poached eggs on muffins
Choice of cereals Selection of juices, fruit selection, yogurt Tea, coffee and hot chocolate |
Bacon, sausage, hash browns and beans
Porridge Choice of cereals Selection of juices, fruit selection, yogurt Tea, coffee and hot chocolate |
Pancakes with Bacon and maple syrup
Choice of cereals Selection of juices, fruit selection, yogurt Tea, coffee and hot chocolate |
Sausage, bacon, tomatoes, scrambled eggs
Porridge Choice of cereals Selection of juices, fruit selection, yogurt. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate |
Waffles with mixed berries and syrup or muffins
Porridge Choices of cereals Selection of juices, fruit selection, yogurt Tea, coffee and hot chocolate |
Brunch
See below |
| BBQ spare ribs, sauté potatoes | Individual toad in the hole, in Yorkshire puddings, with mash and gravy | Roast beef, with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and gravy | Beef stew with dumplings and new potatoes | Battered fish with chips | Sandwich bar for boarders to select from | Bacon, sausages, tomato, mushrooms, eggs |
| Mussels in a cream and basil sauce with garlic bread | Steamed Asian cod on a bed of noodles | Chicken burritos | Prawn and dill risotto | Sausage and chips | Weekend menus will be adjusted depending on boarders’ activities | |
| Vegetable stir fry with noodles | Vegetarian sausages | Vegetable burritos | Vegetable stew | Quorn bites | N/A | Natural yogurt, fruits |
| Soup of the day | Soup of the day | Soup of the day | Soup of the day | Soup of the day | ||
| A selection of salad item with meats and fish as another option for main course or as an accompaniment | A selection of salad item with meats and fish as another option for main course or as an accompaniment | A selection of salad item with meats and fish as another option for main course or as an accompaniment | A selection of salad item with meats and fish as another option for main course or as an accompaniment | A selection of salad item with meats and fish as another option for main course or as an accompaniment | ||
| Fruit crumble with cream | Chocolate crunch with pink custard | Steamed lemon sponge | Jam roly poly with custard | Chocolate cake | Chef’s choice |
We are in the business of education. At Finborough, we firmly believe that that involves educating our pupils to make the right choices when it comes to food. At lunch there is always a meat, fish and vegetarian option alongside vegetables, such as kale and broccoli. A salad bar with sixteen different options (which change daily) or hot soup are lighter alternatives, and for those that need extra ‘fuel’, pasta is served too with a variety of homemade sauces.
Until Year 2, our teachers sit with the children at mealtimes, to ensure table manners are developed, food is eaten and water is drunk! From Year 3 onwards we are building independence and pupils make their own choices. Teachers sit with prep school children and the pupils ask if they can leave the table, allowing our staff to monitor what they have eaten whilst also getting them used to clearing up after themselves.
Senior school pupils sit together and, if anyone requires more food, they only have to ask.
We are a nut free school and special dietary requirements are catered for. Our Head Chef knows personally which pupils require an alternative menu choice. Healthy snacks such as homemade protein bars and fruit are provided at morning break for all pupils (Year 1 upwards) and the whole school enjoys biscuit treats on a Friday.
The Dining Hall and Kitchen are the engine rooms of the school. We will always provide a varied selection of healthy, nutritious food which helps our pupils to make the right choices and equips them with the energy to learn and develop.
Please view our current menu’s here:
*Please note menus maybe subject to change.