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There is now more choice than ever on lunch menus, as leading school meals provider, apetito unveils seven new dishes in its Spring/Summer range, helping ensure schools can dish up a real variety of nutritious options to suit every pupil’s dietary requirements at lunchtime.
New additions include Hunters Chicken, which has succulent chicken and smoked bacon pieces in a rich barbeque tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese. A gluten-free dish with low salt levels, this classic dish is sure to be a hit with pupils.
apetito’s new Orange & Ginger Chicken is packed full of tender pieces of chicken in a vibrant and aromatic spiced and sweet sauce. The dish is made without gluten, milk, and egg, so it’s a great addition for schools who cater for a wide range of dietary requirements.
And, with more and more pupils opting for a vegetarian or plant-based choice, apetito is introducing more vegan dishes to help schools offer more choice than ever before. New Tempeh, Sweet Potato and Spinach Hotpot is a delicious vegan and gluten free option. The soft pieces of tempeh with spinach, sweet potato and a rich vegetable sauce and topped with crispy sauteed potatoes are a great strong source of plant protein, helping students to get vital nutrients.
apetito is also launching brand new vegan sausages, which offer 18g protein per portion and offer a versatile plant-based alternative suitable for a wide range of meals, from bangers & mash to a roast dinner.
Expanding its range of side dishes, apetito is introducing Wholegrain Rice and Carrot Tips. Both options are vegan and gluten free, helping enable schools to mix up their menus and reduce menu fatigue.
For students with a sweet tooth, apetito’s pastry chefs have developed the perfect light summery dessert for the warmer weather. Its Summer Fruit Sponge is made without dairy and has a delicious layer of apples, blackcurrants and raspberries topped with a light vanilla sponge.
Speaking of the new dishes Rupert Weber, Head of Education at apetito said: “Speaking to schools we know how important it is for them to offer a real variety of high-quality dishes to ensure that uptake of school meals is at a high level and pupils are tucking into nutritious dishes, which give them the fuel they need to focus on lessons.
“We’re delighted to be adding these meals to our range of over 200 dishes. Not only are these new meals nutritious, tasty and delicious, but they are also made with high-quality ingredients and cater to a wide range of dietary requirements – making sure there really is something for every pupil.”
Discover more about apetito’s schools meals service: https://apetito.link/SpringSummer2024
