Healthy eating and values-based education

At El Centro Inglés, we understand that a well-rounded education goes beyond the classroom. Proper nutrition is an essential part of our pupils’ academic and personal development, fostering confidence, wellbeing and responsible habits. Our school dining service in El Puerto de Santa María is designed to provide a balanced diet that encourages healthy eating habits while reinforcing manners and positive social interaction from an early age.

Balanced menus supervised by nutritionists

We work with Sodexo, an international company with over 40 years of experience, to ensure the highest standards of nutritional quality and food safety. Every day, more than 900 people — including pupils and staff — enjoy meals prepared on the school premises under strict health and safety controls.

Our menus are designed in line with the recommendations of the Spanish Ministry of Health and are shared monthly with families for daily reference. They also include information on calorific intake and suggestions for evening meals, helping to ensure a balanced diet both at school and at home.

Catering tailored to all needs

At El Centro Inglés, we cater for the diverse dietary needs of our pupils. We therefore offer personalised menus for:

• Standard balanced diet
• Lactose intolerance
• Coeliac disease (gluten-free)
• Light (astringent) diet
• Low-calorie diet
• Egg-free diet
• And fully personalised menus for all intolerances and allergies

This approach ensures peace of mind for families and supports pupils’ wellbeing during their key developmental years.

Learning good habits at the table

The dining hall is also an educational space that promotes independence, social skills and good manners. Through workshops and guided activities, our pupils learn essential table etiquette, courtesy and responsibility, contributing to their overall development.

Dining Service Timetable

The service is organised into three sittings for greater comfort and efficiency:

• Early Years: 12:20 – 12:50
• Junior School: 13:05 – 14:05 (in different sittings)
• Senior School: 14:10 – 14:55

More than a dining service: a trusted choice

At El Centro Inglés, we work every day to ensure that our pupils’ nutrition is healthy, safe and tailored to their needs, backed by professionals in nutrition and high-quality food provision.