|
Good food is a must at a
boarding school; it should be fresh and tasty. Downside
aims to provide the pupils with a nutritionally sound
and balanced diet that is varied and appealing.
Staff and pupils eat together at meal times in either
the Weld (Plunkett) or Main Refectory which is served
from central kitchens on a cafeteria system. There is
always a vegetarian option as well as meat and fish dishes
from the hot counters, a self-service salad bar and fresh
fruit available, and also ‘theatre cooking’ serving while-you-wait
specials. Individual diet requests are catered for by
arrangement.
Pupils are encouraged to submit
ideas to the Catering Manager and sensible suggestions
are taken up. It is a continual aim to ensure a balance
between what the pupils want and what they need. Suggestions
are also discussed by the School Council.
The Downside
Café, providing hot and cold snacks and takeaways, is
open every evening, and the boys and girls are given
fresh fruit and snacks each day and evening in the boarding
houses. All the boarding houses have their own kitchens.
|
