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CateringOur in-house catering team, QEH Catering, provides first-class meals for our boys. It provides a healthy, balanced diet each day for all of our 680 boys, as well as excellent meals before and after school and for special functions. To ensure that all boys are catered for, there are times that you may need to discuss individual needs with us. We request you contact either the Catering Department or the School Nurse. We are often asked about our meals. Below we have listed answers to some of your most frequently asked questions:
Allergies are increasingly common and it is likely that there will be pupils in our school with allergies and some may be at risk of anaphylaxis (a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction). Research has shown that 1 in 70 children is allergic to peanuts, but this figure may be as high as 1 in 50 if tree nuts are included. At QEH we are aware of the risks associated with allergies and the potential for anaphylaxis. How can QEH help? We try hard to avoid common allergens. When we cannot avoid them, we identify when they are being used and clearly label these foods. As we know, nuts are one of the most common allergens. QEH Catering does not use nuts in any of our meals. However, we cannot guarantee that ingredients purchased have not been in contact with nuts during manufacture. We also cannot monitor what snacks other pupils bring in to school. We ask that to reduce the risk of anaphylaxis parents do not use nuts in any form if they provide cakes during cake sales. Another common allergen is egg. This is very difficult to omit from school dinners. If your son is allergic to egg, we ask that you contact the school nurse. She will arrange a meeting with the chef to discuss possible risks such as cross contamination and menu choices. If your son suffers from a food related allergy, please ensure that you have discussed this with the school nurse and the catering department. We also ask that you discuss the risks with your son regarding sharing snacks and cake sales, and also encourage him to ask the catering staff at any time if he is uncertain whether a meal includes certain ingredients. If you would like to view the QEH Anaphylaxis policy please click here. My son has been diagnosed with Coeliac Disease. How will this affect him? Yes. Each day we provide a delicious hot and cold vegetarian option. Can my son bring in a packed lunch? Of course. However, very few do bring in packed lunches. We believe that meal times are a great time to socialise and catch up with his peer group. Those with packed lunch may miss out on this valuable time. If you wish for your son not to have school lunches then you must give a term's notice, in writing, to the Bursary. And finally… There is one other, vital ingredient of mealtimes: Manners. QEH continues to encourage and teach good manners and courtesy to others as we all agree that, “Manners Maketh Man”. Useful websites:
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