Food Museum Launches School Dinners Exhibition Until 2027

The Food Museum in Stowmarket, Suffolk, has launched a new School Dinners exhibition that showcases the evolution of school meals from the 1940s to the present day. The exhibition features a tasting kitchen where visitors can sample nostalgic dishes like semolina, turkey twizzlers, and sponge pudding. Curator Katherine Bridges highlighted how the exhibition reflects significant changes in school food policies influenced by political shifts over the decades. Additionally, it aims to educate visitors on the historical context of school meals, including the impact of poverty and government regulations. The exhibition was inspired by visitor feedback and includes contributions from local school dinner staff, who share their experiences. Notably, it also addresses the role of public figures in shaping school food culture, including the influence of celebrity campaigns and historical events.