“Boost Your Brain” Theme Day is HERE!

Exam time can feel like a big mission, but fuelling children’s school days doesn’t have to be rocket science! Blast off and join us for a recharged lunchtime menu, featuring before, during and after brain-boosting options to help students stay calm, focused and ready to thrive.

Whether students are entering exam orbit or simply powering through everyday school life, good nutrition helps support learning, growth and development. We want everyone to feel ready for take-off — and afterwards enjoy a celebration with some out-of-this-world treats! 

We’ll be serving up a themed menu with plenty of tasty surprises, so keep your eyes peeled… it’s going to be a stellar experience.

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Brain-Boosting Fuel for School & Exams – Top Tips

1. Start Your Day with a Breakfast Blast-Off – Breakfast helps your brain wake up and prepare for learning missions ahead.
Fuel up at school with: toast, eggs, or porridge from our Mellors breaking offering— check out the breakfast meal deals to launch your day right!

2. Drink Water During the Day – In space, water is the most precious resource. For your brain, it’s the “coolant” that prevents your processors from overheating. On earth, drinking water helps you concentrate and feel less tired.
At school: use water fountains to refill your bottle or we have a number of low-no sugar water based drinks.

3. Maintaining Orbit – Satellites need constant maintenance to send and receive data. Smart snacks, healthy Fats and Protein are the building blocks of your brain’s communication network. Choose fruit for steady energy, a variety of vegetables, protein to help rebuild muscle, wholegrains and health fats help with memory – such as fish.

4. Avoid the sugar Black Hole! – Limit Sugary Foods and Drinks – Too much sugar can give you a quick boost, but leave you stranded in deep space by feeling tired and unfocused later.
At school: choosing water or balanced snacks more often can help. Sugar provides a rollercoaster effect when it comes to concentration

5. Mission Control: Good Nutrition Helps You Do Your Best in Exams – Eating regularly and choosing balanced foods helps you think clearly, manage stress, and perform better—especially during exams.

FREE Salad Bar

Did you know? With every Mellors meal, pupils can enjoy access to our FREE salad bar! It’s a great way for children to explore new tastes and textures while adding extra nutrition to help fuel their day of learning.

Our salad bars are available all year round and feature a variety of fresh, seasonal produce.