Food

We provide locally sourced, home-cooked food for our groups. The food is healthy and nutritious whilst still appealing to a child's taste.

There are two dining rooms. Groups are allocated a dining room and time for eating on arrival. All groups have their own mealtime. We provide a packed lunch, hot evening meal and cooked breakfast. School staff eat at the same time as the children. They have their own table within the dining room so that they can enjoy their meal whilst still being able to supervise their group.

	The kitchen was awarded 5 Stars, the highest level possible, for its Food & Hygiene at its last inspection by West Dorset District Council.

Special Diets
Our catering staff are very used to providing for a wide range of dietary requirements. All special diets are catered for. We liaise with each group prior to their visit to ensure that we fully understand the requirements of all members of the group. It is essential that group leaders notify Hooke Court of all special diets and allergies prior to their arrival to ensure that the kitchens are able to source the appropriate food.

Sample Menus:

Breakfast
Juice, cereal, toast, hot drink. A hot option is available throughout the year.

Mid-Morning Snack
Squash and biscuits.

Lunch
A packed lunch is provided for each day of your stay. Example lunch menu:
Sandwiches
Homemade cake
Fruit
Crisps

Mid-Afternoon Snack
Squash and biscuits.

Evening Meal*
A hot evening meal is provided. Example menus:
Pasta with a home made Tomato & Vegetable Sauce, served with cheese, garlic bread and salad.
Yorkshire pudding with sausage, potato wedges, carrots, peas and gravy.
Sweet & sour pork and rice.
Puddings:
Fresh fruit salad.
Chocolate sponge with chocolate sauce.
Fruit crumble and custard.

*Salad and fresh fruit are available at all evening meals.