CATERING

Within the Catering Department at Withington Girls’ School we are striving to improve the catering provisions on a termly basis, not only does this include the day to day core menu for the school but also introducing new foods, tastes and cultures into the menu.

This term we have had very successful demonstration tables including celeriac and breads from around the world. Culture Day featured cuisines from Greece, South America, South Korea and Japan and there was also a Harry Potter theme day later on during Feel Fab Feb. This was followed up by a beautifully coloured display of cuisine for the Holi Festival in March.

Junior School pupils have enjoyed the Food Explorers Club this term which has given them the chance to try such foods as Quinoa, Goji Berries and Okra. Moving forward into the Summer Term, there will be theme days such as World Food Market, paella and shawarma demos.

We are also seeking to hold more Food Council meetings with Junior, Senior and Sixth Form pupils so we can understand fully what is and isn’t enjoyed about the menus and get feedback about breakfast and break offers and more. It is important to us to understand how we can improve and evolve our menus so that everyone can enjoy and look forward to lunch at Withington.

PHIL SEARLE Catering Manager