Menus and Food at PGL Centres
PGL - Supporting Healthy Eating
Changing young people’s attitudes to the outdoors and exercise lies at the heart of PGL’s ethos, and the meals we offer at our centres reflect this philosophy and complement the whole PGL experience.
We want to inspire young people with healthy activity in the outdoors and encourage them to eat better, balanced meals. Studies show that the eating habits we adopt at a young age are carried through to later life.
Therefore, in partnership with schools and parents we are working to help children adopt a healthy diet alongside a healthy and active lifestyle. Our aim is to provide a range of dishes that are fresh, tasty and nutritious whilst being attractive to children’s palates.
Sample 2-week Menus
How do our menus support healthy eating?
Our menus are seasonal to make the most out of the seasonal and regional fresh produce.
To assist young people in selecting a balanced meal we serve generous portions of fruit, vegetables and salad with plenty of carbohydrate for energy.
Alongside our suppliers we actively work to reduce the fat, salt and sugar levels of our food against target specifications set by the Food Standards Agency. Whilst monitoring these levels we also work to minimise and eliminate, where possible, the use of additives and are continually working towards the removal of trans-fats from within our range of products.
Fat content is kept to a minimum by choosing low-fat or lean ingredients where possible and using low-fat cooking methods.
Our focus is on:
- Availability of fresh fruit with all meals – whole and prepared for convenience
- Availability of healthy and nutritional salad bar at lunch and dinner time
- At least one hot fresh vegetable will be served each day
- Availability of vegetarian freshly homemade soups for lunch and dinner
- Reduction of sodium salt
- Reduction in fats (particularly trans and saturated fats)
- Reduction in added sugars
- Encouraging fibre rich foods
In addition:
Water is available with all meals
Squash is available on request
Semi-skimmed milk is available with breakfast
We have a network of suppliers that are continuously reviewing and who actively work to reduce the food miles.
And finally…
It is a matter of pride and principle that no child leaves a PGL dining room hungry!
Whether members of your group have specific dietary needs relating maybe to medical or religious requirements or whether it’s simply a matter of being a fussy eater, we make every possible effort to meet their needs.
We always welcome your comments and would be delighted to discuss any aspect of our catering with you.
Enjoy your meals at PGL!