More colour means more flavour

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! 

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.