Grey skies and ever-shorter days are, sadly, part of autumn. So what can make up for the missing sunshine? A delicious, hearty meal that warms you from the inside out. And that’s exactly what our October Gastro Calendar is serving up.
In the third week of the month, pupils can look forward to slow roasted game with red cabbage and cranberries, served with Carlsbad dumplings. Full of autumn flavour, it's hearthy, colourful meal ti brighten even the bleakest day.
Summer is coming to an end, and the school year is starting again. Along with homework, studying and all the other school responsibilities, the Gastro Calendar is back too. This year, pupils and students can once again look forward to a journey through flavours from around the world. We’re kicking things off with a look back at summer in sunny Italy.
In the third week of September, little diners will find sliced chicken breast and potato gnocchi with courgette and tomatoes on the menu, all sprinkled with Gran Moravia cheese. This lunch is basically a healthier, tastier version of spaghetti with ketchup and cheese. A perfect start to the new school year.
Mention fried chicken bites and almost every child’s eyes light up. Parents, on the other hand, tend to go on alert at the thought of fast-food chains. So with our Gastro Calendar, we decided to take this much-loved fast-food favourite and do it properly – healthier, tastier, and with a hint of Japanese flavour.
In the third week of June, little diners can choose chicken strips in a sesame and cornflake crumb, served with sweet and tangy tonkatsu sauce, jasmine rice and a cabbage salad. Healthy, tasty, playful, and with an exotic twist!
Every child knows that a racing car with stripes goes faster. And with food, it’s much the same – the more colourful it is, the better it not only looks, but tastes too. That’s why, in the third week of May, our Gastro Calendar is adding a splash of colour to young diners’ plates.
In our school canteens, you’ll find fragrant roast chicken thigh with thyme, served with carrot and potato purée and sautéed sweetcorn. Green from fresh thyme, orange from carrots and yellow from corn – suddenly this classic looks a lot more fun!
Spring is in full swing, and everything feels fresh and new again. So why not freshen up the menu too? In the third week of April, our Gastro Calendar gives a familiar favourite a lighter spin.
You guessed it – we’re talking about spaghetti Bolognese. This usually quite hearty dish has been lightened up: instead of beef, little diners will find African catfish in their favourite sauce, rich in unsaturated fats and vitamin D. A perfect springtime reset after all that Easter chocolate.
Nature is waking up, everything’s turning green, and Easter is just around the corner – hooray! Let’s bring spring and its favourite holiday into our school canteens. In the third week of March, our Gastro Calendar will serve up a delicious Easter-inspired treat.
What does a colourful Easter spring look like on a plate? Think chicken drumsticks roasted with fragrant spring herbs, served with pea-studded bulgur and glazed carrots. The freshness of spring meets Easter abundance in a dish that brightens the day with colour – and leaves everyone happily full.