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Schools Serve Up Olympic Spirit with Pizza Party Celebration
Schools Serve Up Olympic Spirit with Pizza Party Celebration
Schools celebrate the Winter Olympics with a fun pizza party, boosting excitement as pupils engage with upcoming sporting events and themed activities.
World Book Day 2026
World Book Day 2026
World Book Day 2026 brought teams together in a fun, inclusive celebration of reading, with creative costumes, teamwork and enthusiasm enjoyed by all.
Apprenticeship Success Across Our Workforce
Apprenticeship Success Across Our Workforce
Celebrating the achievements of 67 Derbyshire County Council apprentices, highlighting inspiring success stories and exciting growth in catering careers.
Hopping into the Holidays
Hopping into the Holidays
Celebrating Easter across our schools with festive lunches, decorations, and joyful dining halls—thanks to the creativity of our catering teams.
May - Long Term Service
May - Long Term Service
Celebrate Dilys Brunt's remarkable 50 years of service in High Peak, honouring her dedication, community impact, and career in school catering.
Taste the Music - Eurovision
Taste the Music - Eurovision
Turn up the flavour with our Eurovision-themed school meals, featuring dishes inspired by competing countries to bring music, culture and fun to lunchtime,
Our 2025 Christmas Round Up
Our 2025 Christmas Round Up
A festive look back at Derbyshire school meals in 2025, featuring Christmas menus, themed events, and seasonal highlights.
Celebrating 120 years of school meals in Derbyshire
Celebrating 120 years of school meals in Derbyshire
Celebrating 120 years of school meals in Derbyshire, with a special Big Breakfast launch event.
Bonfire Night Shines Bright with Hot Dogs and Toffee Apple Treats! Bonfire Bonanza
Bonfire Night Shines Bright with Hot Dogs and Toffee Apple Treats! Bonfire Bonanza
Our Bonfire Night school lunch was a hit with primary pupils, featuring tasty hot dogs and a much‑loved toffee apple sponge for a fun, seasonal celebration
Celebrating National School Meals Week
Celebrating National School Meals Week
We celebrated National School Meals Week with schools across Derbyshire, showcasing the importance of healthy, nutritious meals for every child
Derby City Council Joins Derbyshire Catering Team to Celebrate National School Meals Week
Derby City Council Joins Derbyshire Catering Team to Celebrate National School Meals Week
Derby City Council joined Derbyshire Catering and Public Health teams to celebrate National School Meals Week, promoting healthy meals for every child.
The National School Meals Week Recipe Book is Here
The National School Meals Week Recipe Book is Here
We're thrilled to announce that the National School Meals Week (NSMW) Recipe Book is now live and ready for you to explore!
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