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Menu categories
Our menus display four categories and encourage families to select items from each. The categories are listed below. We’ve included a few ideas under each category to help you get started.
| Mains (aim for 10-12 items) |
| Snacks & Desserts (3-5 items) |
| Fruit & Vegetables (4-6 items) |
| Drinks (1-4 items, including water) |
• A menu that provides a few options in each of the categories will look really
appealing. We’ve suggested a number of items to aim for against each
category, above.
• Hot, cold and seasonal items keep things interesting and increases purchasing.
• Remember to include simple options (for the younger and fussier eaters), as
well as more sophisticated ones.
• Teachers love to order lunch too. Consider whether you would like to offer a
teachers’ menu or if you will combine everything into one. Teachers may like
salads or more sophisticated toppings, and other items that are not available
to children.
• Remember to include Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian and Vegan options if
you can.
• Ingredients will need to be listed for those meals where it is not obvious,
e.g. bolognaise.
Suggestions & Ideas
Take a look at our sample menu for ideas and inspiration.
Read the Nutrition Guidelines – this includes an ideas section
Have a look at our Menu Category suggestions.
Talk to us! We would love to discuss your menu ideas with you.