Food Explorers

Every Food Explorer menu is made up of tasty dishes packed full of nutrients, with each meal offering Food Explorers at least 3 of their 5 a day.

Our theme days  offer lots of new flavours to explore and include competitions for pupils to win Food Explorer prizes.

Most of our schools will offer three choices of a Food Explorer hot main meal, including a vegetarian or vegan option, a selection of  pasta pots, jacket potatoes or a sandwich.

Every Food Explorer is offered vegetables, side salad, bread and drinking water with their main meal. For dessert, fresh fruit and yoghurt is offered as an alternative to the homemade dessert of the day.

Theme Days: 

To coincide with our menu, monthly Food Explorer theme days promotions are organised.  The special theme days are developed to correspond with the Food Explorer brand or national events. The promotions aim to spark children's curiosity and encourage conversations, whilst providing enjoyment for pupils of all ages. 

Theme Day Promotions 

National Love Your Lunch Week 
During Love Your Lunch Week, we're encouraging pupils to think about food waste. You can help by talking to your child about choosing foods they'll enjoy and encouraging them to eat what they take. Together, we can reduce waste and make every meal count.

Lights, Camera & Lunch
We’re rolling out the red carpet for a blockbuster lunch adventure; packed with star‑studded flavours worthy of the big screen!

Bonfire Night
Join us for our Bonfire Night Theme Day and enjoy a firework-worthy hot dog special!

Christmas Jumper Party 
Put on your festive jumper and join us for a Christmas Jumper Day Party Lunch, filled with seasonal favourites, festive fun and Christmas cheer!

Christmas Dinner Day 
Get into the Christmas spirit with a delicious Christmas lunch packed with festive treats and fun.

Lunar New Year 
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a special lunch inspired by this colourful festival of good luck, happiness and new beginnings!