Say what you want about school dinners, but there’s no denying they were iconic.
They might have also made us gag and dread dinnertimes when the offerings weren’t up to much, but they do bring some comforting memories back. Except the meat pie, that brings only discomfort…
Primary School Cake
You know the one, without even seeing the picture. This one’s made a comeback recently, with people recreating the iconic sprinkle cake at home. It was always a good day when a tray of this came out.
Juice Pots
There was a mouthful (at BEST) in these little cartons, but they were good while they lasted…
Caramel Tart
Who remembers this? I swear every dessert had some sprinkles on because, let’s be honest, they needed some help…
Custard. With. Everything.
If there’s one thing the dinner ladies nailed, it was their- BRIGHT yellow- custard. You’d have asked for a dollop of custard on your turkey twizzlers if you’d have been allowed…
Turkey Twizzlers
Arguably the most iconic (and controversial) offering on the menu back in the day. So much so, they were taken off the menu on what was a sad day for us all. BUT, they’re actually making a comeback with a new and improved (slightly healthier) recipe…
Sausages With More Skin On Than Meat
Perhaps one of the worst things on the menu. There was more skin than meat on those ‘sausages’. I always had to cut the end off, they looked far too suspect…
Meat Pie
Can anyone else literally taste this by just looking at the picture? It was just a standard meat pie, but somehow had the most distinct taste.
Iced Buns (With A Drop Of Icing On)
Either primary schools were extra good at desserts, or we just loved cake? I think probably the latter…
The Classic Christmas Dinner
Every year, without fail, school threw a little early Christmas party with an Xmas dinner and some classic festive shortbreads. You were lucky if your school got roast potatoes, most of us got ice-cream looking balls of Smash…
Rice Pudding
I mean it was absolutely no sprinkle cake, but it did the trick (only if you had more jam than rice pudding, that is)…
Cornflake Cake
This classic was loved and adored by all- it was always a good day when this one showed its face on the menu…
Cheese Pie
Always served with chips and beans, just how we LOVED it.
Which was your favourite? And which do you still enjoy today?
