We are pleased to announce that from the Trinity Term 2021 we are working in partnership with bespoke catering company, Thomas Franks, for all of our school meals and catering. Thomas Franks specialise in a creative approach to food, working with schools to find their own unique style and we are very much looking forward to this collaboration. Our existing catering team will work alongside specialists from Thomas Franks to create new, exciting daily offerings including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack breaks as well as catering for events.

For breakfast, we will be implementing a smoothie bar with fresh fruits and juice that pupils can pick and have blended into a custom smoothie. There will also be breakfast specials, which the chefs will adapt each day to add more variety to the morning offerings.

We will continue to take full advantage of local fresh ingredients for the lunch offering, looking to further reduce the school's carbon footprint whilst at the same time providing delicious, healthy meals for our pupils and staff and new innovative menus to reignite a love of food among our community. In addition, the lunch spreads will include 'grab and go' options, freshly homemade bread to accompany meals and 'Thomas Franks staples', such as daily soup and salad bars, hydration stations and fresh fruit.

Our dinner enhancements will include themed nights, more bespoke menus and special events, to keep the pupils entertained and enthusiastic about food.

There is an honesty in the food we serve and one which will benefit your students. The kitchen will be a hive of activity where all the dishes and locally sourced ingredients are freshly prepared and even the salad dressings are made from scratch. 98% of our food is freshly prepared on-site to maximise its flavour and goodness. The only frozen food permitted will be sweetcorn, peas and puff pastry; everything else will be made from natural, raw ingredients. Part of the way we encourage healthy eating is to provide beautifully cooked food with plenty of variety and fresh fruit and vegetables. Thomas Franks was founded on the principles of honesty, trust and loyalty. Where we only work with local and regional, family-owned suppliers.

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As well as developing our food offering, Thomas Franks will be working with us on an exciting refresh of the Dining Hall which will be completed by September 2021 - including a new name - 'Restaurant 1841' - named after the founding year of Shebbear College. Next academic year we will be launching 'Cafe 1841' - a modern cafe area which will provide snacks and drinks for pupils.