[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Sorry Vicky, I don't see the relevance of the comparison, prison meals are supplied by the State and according to this article at a cost of £1.68 per meal (not read that link you posted because it isn't loading so don't know if it gives a different figure) which is cheaper than what the school charge per meal, it's the schools fault that they're not spending that money wisely

I agree. It's a disgrace. For £2 they should be getting a decent meal.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Sorry Vicky, I don't see the relevance of the comparison, prison meals are supplied by the State and according to this article at a cost of £1.68 per meal (not read that link you posted because it isn't loading so don't know if it gives a different figure) which is cheaper than what the school charge per meal, it's the schools fault that they're not spending that money wisely

If its cheaper than what the school charge, then why is there much more and why is it also healthier

I know its the schools fault...just fancied drawing a comparison

Kids v prisoners. Whos better looked after

[Marc]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

If its cheaper than what the school charge, then why is there much more and why is it also healthier

I know its the schools fault...just fancied drawing a comparison

Kids v prisoners. Whos better looked after

In some places, they're the same thing

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Marc

In some places, they're the same thing

True true

[Marc]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

True true

Rightio

Now, how much profit do the schools/private companies make on kids dinners?

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

If its cheaper than what the school charge, then why is there much more and why is it also healthier

I know its the schools fault...just fancied drawing a comparison

Kids v prisoners. Whos better looked after

Because they spend it more wisely I guess

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Marc

Rightio

Now, how much profit do the schools/private companies make on kids dinners?

**** knows, but I would guess at probably around £1 per meal or so.

[Marc]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

**** knows, but I would guess at probably around £1 per meal or so.

Who does that go to? The School or the company?

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

**** knows, but I would guess at probably around £1 per meal or so.

But if it's a private company they have to make a profit, otherwise there would be no point in doing it.

I don't know, maybe it's cos our primary schools don't have canteens, it just seems strange that people expect schools to be responsible for kids diets, that should be the parents job imo.

[Marc]

Wow. I guess kids can kind of get used to the small portions? On one hand it makes them less greedy, but on the other hand the profit being made on each child's dinner is a joke.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Marc

Wow. I guess kids can kind of get used to the small portions? On one hand it makes them less greedy, but on the other hand the profit being made on each child's dinner is a joke.

There's hardly any food in each portion. It's all about profits.

[Marc]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

There's hardly any food in each portion. It's all about profits.

Gross.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

There's hardly any food in each portion. It's all about profits.

Its not the amount thats the problem, to me anyway. Its what there actually is. Mostly processed fatty crap

Ironically, if you send your child to school with a biscuit in their packed lunch, they get it took off them too as its unhealthy. Makes perfect sense

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Its not the amount thats the problem, to me anyway. Its what there actually is. Mostly processed fatty crap

Ironically, if you send your child to school with a biscuit in their packed lunch, they get it took off them too as its unhealthy. Makes perfect sense

I agree. They need to provide healthier meals. It would cost them less to make that that rubbish!

[Marc]

Healthy food is expensive tbh

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Marc

Healthy food is expensive tbh

Fruit and vegetables are quite cheap.

[Vicky.]

No idea

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

No idea

They probably share the profits!

[MTVN]

Think they should just be grateful they get any dinners at all, our primary school didn't offer any

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Think they should just be grateful they get any dinners at all, our primary school didn't offer any

..why was that MTVN..?

..but yes you're right

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..why was that MTVN..?

..but yes you're right

Not sure, probably because it was such a tiny school and everyone just brought a packed lunch

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Not sure, probably because it was such a tiny school and everyone just brought a packed lunch

Yeah schools are only obligated to provide hot meals if the parents want them

I went to a quite small junior school and there was only about 20 of us that actually got hot meals

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Not sure, probably because it was such a tiny school and everyone just brought a packed lunch

..tbh I think school meals will all go eventually

[arista]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Think they should just be grateful they get any dinners at all, our primary school didn't offer any

Bang On Right

[Vicky.]

I think a lot of the problems are coming from school kitchens shutting down. My school had its own kitchen and everything we bought was freshly made.

My brothers school still has a ktichen and they have a variety of choices. Their school even sends a menu home a month in advance informing the parents of the choices that will be available for that month...which is a fantastic idea I think. And the stuff on it always sounds gorgeous too