On 15th May 2025, The British School of Gran Canaria’s catering service successfully passed its scheduled biennial health inspection, carried out by the Health Department of the Government of the Canary Islands. This visit also included a review of our compliance with the Real Decreto de Abril 2025 related to new school menu regulations.
The inspection confirmed that our menus exceed both regional and national standards in terms of variety, nutritional balance, and ingredient quality. Key highlights include:
- Daily vegetables and salads: served in a wide variety every day.
- Fruit: two different options offered daily.
- Legumes: included in the menu every day.
- Fried foods: far below the permitted maximum.
- Dairy, bread, and wholegrain cereals: served weekly and daily, respectively.
- Sugary drinks: strictly prohibited – only water is served.
- Homemade preparation: all meals are prepared in-house with fresh, additive-free ingredients.
The use of iodised salt, high oleic and olive oils, and fully homemade cooking were especially praised. The health inspector described our kitchen as a model for other schools to follow.
As part of the new regulations, the catering team will implement two additional measures: offering wholegrain rice or pasta at least once a week, and introducing a second weekly egg-based dish to diversify protein sources.
This evaluation is a positive feedback on the service provide and also reaffirms our commitment to providing healthy, sustainable, and high-quality school meals. We take this opportunity to thank our families and staff for their ongoing support in achieving this shared goal.
