“Health is a perfect balance of body, mind and soul, free from disease and at the same time protecting, sustaining, and supporting the living cells to lead a positive, constructive and creative life.”  BKS Iyengar

We believe that Caldicott boys should be well-nourished in order to compliment complement the fresh air and exercise they have here.

The boys are encouraged to drink plenty of water throughout the day. From their first day in the Junior School they are given their own water bottles and water breaks in order to teach them how to remain well-hydrated.

The Head Chef takes great care to ensure that the boys are given delicious, nutritionally-balanced food.  Our medical staff are consulted with regard to the nutritional value of the food on offer.

The boys are encouraged to be enthusiastic and interested in food and it is they who are the driving force behind our Catering Committee which meets on a regular basis to discuss what they would like, while we educate them to appreciate what is good for them.  This committee of pastoral staff and boys is consulted with regard to menu planning and their input is valued.

We work on a four-weekly menu which is changed seasonally so that we can take advantage of the exciting foods on offer around the calendar.  By doing this we can also teach the boys about the importance of eating food according to the season.

There is a choice of food at each meal and the nurses and house staff work hard to ensure that all the boys are happy with the food, are eating plenty, and are eating well.

Fruit is offered to the boys at every meal, including breakfast and break time in the morning and at afternoon tea.

Our meals do not contain nuts and we rarely use additives.  We take great care of the diets of boys with allergies and intolerances.

We have a good working relationship with our suppliers and we demand that our caterers supply us with locally-sourced food wherever possible. Nearly 100% of our meals are freshly cooked on the premises with little ready-made food being bought in.

Boys and staff sit at the table together for family service at lunchtimes.  We feel it is important that we help to develop each boy’s social skills at this time. Breakfast is an informal affair and at supper there is a self-service system to help to prepare boys for the canteen service of so many senior schools.

They also enjoy our themed meals, whether celebrating food from countries from around the world, Hallowe’en, Saints’ days or other religious festivals and especially our renowned Christmas parties, both for boarders and for day boys.

We took salt away from the tables long before Jamie Oliver told us to do so, but of course the boys are allowed to ask for it if they really need it!

When they reach the fifth form (year 7) they are taught cookery basics and useful ideas in readiness for their post-public school student days!

The boarders are ready for a good night’s sleep after their bed-time snack and a milky drink.