Food

The Riverston kitchen is very much at the heart of the school. Operated by Pollen Catering, our team of chefs and kitchen staff have an in-depth knowledge of our pupils, understanding their particular tastes and having a meticulous knowledge of any allergies.

The kitchen is open for students on arrival and offer toast and cereal for those who prefer to eat when they arrive at school. The dining hall is also available for those who bring a morning snack into school and serves as a community hub first thing in the morning.

Our break time snack café offers a range of food for a small price. From sausage roles and pastries to fruit, yogurts and other healthy snacks, they cater for all tastes to ensure those who are hungry mid-morning have the chance to get something to eat. All pupils have the option of free biscuits at break time. Friday is cake day, with free delicious cake made fresh by our chefs for all the community.

Lunch is available for all our pupils without additional cost. Freshly cooked and served by our trained teams of chefs, we ensure your children enjoy a nourishing lunch every day. Our hot lunches consist of freshly prepared main courses, plant based or vegetarian options, together with a daily created salad bar. Pasta is available daily with a selection of sources to keep the options varied. We also offer a range of desserts including fruit and yoghurts. Our separate sandwich bar offers made-to-order sandwiches, with a wide range of bread types and fillings.

Our extensive offering at lunch time ensures that there is something for everyone. However, for those who have dietary requirements or sensitivities around eating, our catering team can make bespoke meals ready each day. It is our priority to ensure all our students have something to eat at lunch time and we are open to thinking creatively about how we can achieve this. It is about building healthy habits and routines around eating and teaching our pupils how to look after their own diet and nutrition.

We also celebrate occasions through our lunch time food. The dining hall frequently mark days such as Chinese New Year, St George’s Day or Burn’s Night with appropriately crafted menus, giving pupils a taste of other cultures and cuisines. In the summer months, BBQs are frequent and a well enjoyed change to the ordinary lunch time routine.

We are also proud to say that many of our students undertake work experience in our kitchen, learning key skills around communication, teamwork and food preparation. This can lead to being involved in catering for external events such as the Winter and Summer Fairs as well as the school Prom.