World Ocean Day
Friday 6th June
Ahoy, mateys! Join us for a swashbuckling World Oceans Day themed school lunch as we sail the seas with a fun pirate adventure!
Pupils can enjoy a tasty treasure-filled menu while learning the importance of protecting our oceans and marine life. Dress up in your best pirate gear and get ready for a lunchtime full of ocean fun, healthy eating, and pirate spirit. Don’t miss this exciting voyage across the seven seas!
International Picnic Day
Thursday 18th June
Join us as we celebrate International Picnic Day. It’s the perfect way to celebrate summer, friendship, and great food together!
Summer Solstice BBQ
Friday 19th June
Celebrate the longest day of the year with our Summer Solstice BBQ themed school lunch! Pupils can enjoy a sizzling selection of barbecue favourites, fresh summer flavours, and a sunny lunchtime atmosphere with friends. It’s a fun and tasty way to welcome the start of summer
together!
Wimbledon Themed Lunch
Mon 29th June
Game, set, match! Join us for a Wimbledon themed school lunch as we serve up a winning menu inspired by the famous tennis tournament. Pupils can enjoy tasty summer favourites while celebrating all the excitement of Wimbledon in a fun and sporty atmosphere. Get ready for a grand slam lunchtime full of flavour and fun!
Leavers Lunch
Friday 17th July
Join us as we celebrate our wonderful leavers with a special farewell lunch! For many pupils, school lunches have been part of their journey since Reception, and we are proud to have shared so many mealtimes, memories, and milestones along the way. We wish all our
leavers the very best for their next adventure and hope they enjoy one final lunch celebration with friends and staff.
Space Day
Tues 21st July
3…2…1… blast off! Join us for an out-of- this-world Space Day themed school lunch as we celebrate the anniversary of the first walk on the moon on 21st July. Pupils can enjoy a galactic menu packed with cosmic fun while learning about this historic moment in space exploration. Get ready for a lunchtime mission that’s truly over the moon!
Past theme days
School Meal Extravaganza
Thu 21st May
Join us for a prize-packed lunch full of tasty food and fun rewards!
By choosing a school lunch this School Meal Census Day, you not only get a chance to win an amazing prize but also help bring extra funding to your child’s school.
Children from participating schools could snag a bake-at-home cookie bag—yummy and fun all in one!
Eat The Rainbow Challenge
Monday 11th – Friday 15th May
This week, we’re celebrating all the colors of the rainbow! Eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables isn’t just fun—it’s a super way to give your body the vitamins, minerals, and energy it needs to stay strong, healthy, and ready for anything.
How many colours of the rainbow can you eat this week?
Download a copy of our challenge chart as you enjoy your fruits and veggies, at school and at home.
idealschoolmeals.co.uk/EatTheRainbow.pdf
VE Day
Friday 8th May
Victory in Europe Day reminds us of courage, community, and coming together to celebrate! Just like the street parties of 1945, today’s lunch is full of fun, color, and flavors that bring everyone together.
Get ready to join the party with a menu packed with tasty treats and hearty favorites, perfect for celebrating with friends.
National Superhero Day
Tuesday 28th April
Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes, and it isn’t the superpowers they possess that we most admire—but what those abilities can do for the greater good of others. From doctors to nurses, teachers to firefighters, real-life superheroes are all around us, doing amazing things to help people every day.
Celebrate your inner hero with our specially crafted National Superhero Day menu! Packed with energy and colorful flavors, every bite is designed to power you up for a day of heroic adventures.
London Marathon Theme Day
Friday 24th April
The London Marathon is one of the most incredible and iconic running events of the year! More than 56,000 runners are expected to tackle the 26.2-mile course on Sunday, April 26th, making history as the largest marathon in the world.
Get ready to fuel up like a champion with our energy-packed, London Marathon–themed school lunch menu!
Early Easter Lunch
Wed 1st April
We’re hopping into holiday fun with an early Easter celebration.
Wishing you lots of smiles, laughter, and happy holidays!
British Summer Time BBQ Day
Fri 27th March
British Summer Time is here – hooray, hooray!
One less hour in bed… but more time outside to run and play!
The days are brighter, the nights are light,
So we’re having a BBQ – what a yummy delight!
Red Nose Day
Fri 20th March
We’re Red Nose ready and joining people up and down the UK to show that laughter has the power to change lives. Red Nose Day helps children learn about kindness, generosity, and helping those in need, and we’re proud to support this important message while enjoying the fun together.
Mother’s Day
Fri 13th March
Mother’s Day is a special time to celebrate the people who look after us, cheer us on, and make us feel loved.
Today we’re celebrating all our motherly heroes! They might be a mum, dad, grandparent, carer, family member, teacher, or a special friend — anyone who cares for us, male or female.
World Book Day
Thurs 5th March
A celebration of authors, illustrators, books, and the joy of reading!
Our menu is inspired by popular children’s books, bringing the magic of stories into mealtime and extending the learning all day long.
Celebrating Valentine’s Day
Fri 13th Feb
A day to celebrate the people closest to our hearts — our cherished friends and loved ones.
Whether we exchange handmade cards, bake sweet treats, or simply enjoy meaningful time together, Valentine’s Day is all about sharing love in the ways that matter most.
Let’s fill our dining halls with love, laughter, and kindness today!
Early Pancake Day
Tue 10th Feb
Join us for a flipping good time! With the end of term coming up, we didn’t want to miss out on Pancake Day — so we’re celebrating a little early! That means we all get to enjoy two Pancake Days this year. And really… who wouldn’t want double the pancakes?