Growing Chefs! Ontario: Elementary Hot Lunch Menus
Elementary Hot Lunch MenusElementary Menu 2026
Picnic Box
Cheese cubes, rice cakes, greek yogurt ranch, crunchy vegetables, sweet seasonal berries, and a fresh-baked seasonal muffin.
Pizza Pinwheels
Golden, cheesy swirls of soft pizza dough rolled with our house-made tomato sauce, mozzarella, and a sprinkle of herbs; baked to perfection. Comes with a side of crunchy veggie sticks, greek yogurt ranch and fresh seasonal fruit.
Onigiri Bento Box
A fresh bento-style lunch featuring house-made teriyaki chicken onigiri, crunchy cucumber slices, and seasonal fruit.
Taco Bowl
All the fun of taco night in one cozy bowl! Seasoned ground beef and black beans served over warm brown rice, topped with shredded cheese and mild tomato salsa. Served with a colourful side of sweet corn, diced bell peppers, cherry tomato and tortilla strips so kids can mix and match their perfect bite.
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Chef’s Club Special
A rotating hot feature based on what’s coming out of the garden and what’s happening in the kitchen that week. Could be anything from veggie-packed flatbreads to garden stir-fries — keeps things interesting and lets the kids try something new each week.
October and November Chef’s Club Specials
October 21 – Turkey Burgers with Whole Wheat Bun and Crudite Vegetables
October 28 – Maple Mustard Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
November 4 – Beef Sweet Potato Chili with Crispy Tostadas
November 11 – Turkey Sweet Potato Meatballs with Sweet and Sour Sauce / Garlic Herb Noodles
November 18 – Chicken Alfredo with Penne with Seasonal Vegetables
November 25 – Turkey Burgers with Whole Wheat Bun and Crudite Vegetables