A lot of children have a simple equation in their heads: wholegrain = healthy = not so tasty. And while a bit of extra fibre is never a bad thing, wholegrain dishes can be seriously delicious too. That’s why this November, our Gastro Calendar is serving up a school dinner classic – with a wholegrain twist.
In the third week of the month, the menu features roast pork with wholegrain barley risotto, mixed with carrots and peas and served with roasted pumpkin. Pork with generic brown sauce and rice? That’s yesterday’s news.
Autumn doesn’t have to mean bleak weather and gloom. The unmistakable scent of fallen leaves and the slowing rhythm of nature make this season a quietly beautiful time of year. In October, our Gastro Calendar brings children a taste of autumn as we know it from Czech fields and forests.
In the third week of the month, the menu features juicy chicken breast with a fragrant mushroom sauce, roasted root vegetables and soft, boiled spätzle. A plateful of October’s harvest that fills the dining hall with the scent of autumn.
Frantic days, new timetables, constant checking to make sure everything’s packed. The start of September can be a challenging time for both children and parents. That’s why, in the third week of the month, our Gastro Calendar is all about slowing things down with food that brings comfort.
On the menu, you’ll find juicy pork tenderloin with a rich meat jus, caramelised carrots, and roasted potatoes – a hearty dish that’s full of warmth, autumn aroma, and the perfect balance of sweet and savoury.
Have you ever heard the expression “comfort food”? It’s used for dishes that bring a deep sense of satisfaction and warmth. They’re often tied to our childhood memories or cosy family moments. And that’s exactly the kind of dish we’ll be serving in June as part of our Gastro Calendar.
Children can look forward to a hearty pork stew with potatoes, vegetables and bread. As it slowly simmers, all the ingredients meld beautifully, with flavours blending into a rich, warming dish that soothes both body and soul.
The number of people with food allergies or intolerances is on the rise, and children are affected even more. At Primirest school canteens, we always do our best take their needs into account, which is why we’ve dedicated May’s Gastro Calendar to them.
May 18th is International Coeliac Disease Awareness Day, so during the third week of the month we’ll be serving a meal that everyone can enjoy – including coeliacs. The children will be able to tuck into juicy turkey breast larded with carrot, served with buttery vegetables and fluffy mashed potatoes.
As everything around us begins to turn green, it would be a shame not to reflect that on our plates as well. With Easter approaching, we’ve taken a look through our imaginary recipe book and pulled out our definition of spring on a plate.
Thanks to the April edition of the Gastro Calendar, children can enjoy a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs. We've filled a juicy roulade with Easter stuffing and herbs, and added freshly grown spinach to our fluffy mashed potatoes – serving up a big dose of springtime energy. Enjoy!
