An army marches on its stomach

And it's the same for boys. The refectory at College is a privileged place for socialising and relaxing as we enjoy our mealtimes together. As well as marking birthdays and feast days, we also try to educate the palate of our students, introducing them to tastes from around the world plus the classics of English and French cuisine.  Our in-house chef, Stéphane Albert, works with the the Headmaster and the Deputy Headmaster (residential) to ensure that school food is balanced, health and tasty.

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Food at the College is balanced and healthy, including a variety of meats and fish, dairy products, fruits and vegetables.

Formal meals at Chavagnes

The Refectory is a formal setting, but also a home from home where pupils and teachers socialise and relax as they enjoy their meals.

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Chavagnes boys enjoy regular opportunities to learn how to cook, and often help with the cooking at weekends or for special events.

As an example of our refectory fare here at Chavagnes, we share a 3-week menu.

Menus, Monday 10th to Sunday 30th January 2022
Breakfast Lunch Dinner   Notes
Monday 10th January 2022 Cereal, Baguettes, Butter, Jam, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Jambon de Vendée & Mogettes.
Fresh Fruit, Cheese.		 Pasta Salad with Roasted Vegetables.
Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice.
Fruit Yoghurts
Tuesday 11th January 2022 Cereal, Croissants, Butter, Jam, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Cottage Pie & Green Beans.
Creme Caramel.		 Greek Salad.
Sautéed Potatoes with Chorizo.
Fresh Fruit Salad.
Wednesday 12th January 2022 Cereal, Baguettes, Butter, Jam, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Braised Steak & Green Salad.
Cake, Cheese.		 Tomato Soup.
Turkey Schnitzel and Roasted Vegetables. Apple Pie.
Thursday 13th January 2022 Cereal, Pain au Cocolat, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Chicken Curry & Rice.
Fresh Fruit, Cheese.		 Tabbouleh, Mezze. Kebabs.
Chocolate Mousse.
Friday 14th January 2022 Cereal, Baguettes, Butter, Jam, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Fish & Chips, Cheese, Fruit. Salade Niçoise.
Cheese & Tomato Pizza. Fruit yoghurt.
Saturday 15th January 2022 Scrambled Eggs on Toast, Cereal, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Sausages & Mashed Potato.
Fresh Fruit.		 Green Salad
Pasta Carbonara. Ice Cream.
Sunday 16th January 2022 Cereal, Croissants, Butter, Jam, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Roast Chicken, Roast Potatoes & Sweetcorn. Apple pie and cream. Carrot and Beetroot Salad. Burgers & Potato Wedges. Lemon mousse.
Week 2
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Monday 17th January 2022 Cereal, Baguettes, Butter, Jam, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Turkey Stroganoff & Broccoli.
Fresh Fruit, Cheese.		 Thai Prawn Salad.
Lasagne & Garlic Bread.
Fruit Yoghurt.
Tuesday 18th January 2022 Cereal, Croissants, Butter, Jam, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Irish Stew & Carrots. Rice Pudding. Sweetcorn Soup. Chicken Chow Mein. Lychees.
Wednesday 19th January 2022 Cereal, Baguettes, Butter, Jam, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Veal Farci & Boiled Potatoes.
Cake, Cheese.		 Tomato & Basil Pasta Salad.
Spring Rolls & Egg Fried Rice. Fruit yoghurt.
Thursday 20th January 2022 Cereal, Pain au Cocolat, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Beef Curry & Rice. Fresh Fruit, Cheese. Green Salad.
Spaghetti & Meatballs.
Chocolate Mousse.
Friday 21st January 2022 Cereal, Baguettes, Butter, Jam, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Fishcakes & Green Beans.
Cheese.		 Chickpea & Tuna Salad.
Macaroni Cheese & Peas.
Tarte Tatin.
Saturday 22nd January 2022 Scrambled Eggs on Toast, Cereal, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Sausage, chips and salad. Yoghurt. Green Salad.
Chicken Tacos. Ice Cream.
Sunday 23rd January Cereal, Croissants, Butter, Jam, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Roast Pork, Roast Potatoes & Cauliflower Cheese. Blueberry Pie. Lemon & Herb Pasta Salad. Chilli & Rice. Chocolate Sponge.
Week 3
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Monday 24th January 2022 Cereal, Baguettes, Butter, Jam, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Turkey Escalope & Green Salad.
Fresh Fruit, Cheese.		 Apple & Walnut Salad.
Veal Piccate & Mashed Potato.
Fruit Yoghurts
Tuesday 25th January 2022 Cereal, Croissants, Butter, Jam, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Pork in Cream and Mustard & Broccoli.
Fruit Salad.		 Cullen skink (fish soup), Haggis, mashed potato and mashed swede. Cranachan.
Wednesday 26th January 2022 Cereal, Baguettes, Butter, Jam, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Steak Pie, & Green Beans.
Cake, Cheese.		 Vegetable Soup. Ravioli. Yoghurt.
Thursday 27th January 2022 Cereal, Pain au Cocolat, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Thai Green Curry & Rice.
Fresh Fruit, Cheese.		 Olive & Anchovy Pasta Salad. Swedish meatballs, potato and gravy.
Chocolate Mousse
Friday 28th January 2022 Cereal, Baguettes, Butter, Jam, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Fish Pie & Ratatouille.
Cheese.		 Pesto Pasta Salad. Seafood pasta. Tiramisu.
Saturday 29th January 2022 Scrambled Eggs on Toast, Cereal, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Hot dogs, chips. Fresh Fruit, cheese. Selection of pizzas. Ice cream.
Sunday 30th January 2022 Cereal, Croissants, Butter, Jam, Fruit Juice & Coffee. Confit de Canard, Roast Potatoes & Sweetcorn. Cherry Pie & Custard. Potato & Onion Salad. Polish Golabki & Braised Red Cabbage. Apple strudel.