School Dinners

School Dinners Exhibition at the Food Museum

29 March 2025-21 February 2027

Semolina, sponge pudding and custard, turkey twizzlers… What are your memories of school food?

Explore school dinners past, present and future at the Food Museum as memories and tastes of school food are brought to life through our new annual exhibition, opening in March 2025.

From the meals themselves to the people behind them, have you ever thought about why school dinners are the way they are? And the reasons why they divide the nation?

The exhibition will feature tasters that may provoke delight or disgust, depending on your memories of school food.

Feed into our exhibition as we gather experiences from all ages! If you’re interested in finding out more about this project or have objects relating to school dinners please contact schooldinners@foodmuseum.org.uk

Group Visits

We’re excited to announce a special package for group/coach trips. Explore school dinners past, present and future at the Food Museum as memories and tastes of school dinners are brought to life through our exhibition. 

Group trips will get discounted group entry and a 2-course school dinner-style meal, specially curated for the exhibition – pick from three options across the decades. Enhance your visit with optional tours and activities. Coach drivers will also receive a voucher for our on-site cafe. Please get in touch at contact@foodmuseum.org.uk to find out more and book.

Photos by theirhistory and Chris Radburn, Creative Commons licensed