But we want to know what your favourite dish was back in your own school days.
And does it feature in any of our retro photos from across Sunderland and County Durham? Take a look at our selection and then get in touch to tell us more.
1. Great choices in 2014
Fancy a rice salad with coleslaw? How about meatballs and mash with cake to follow? Just some of the choices in this 2014 scene at Hillview Infants School. Photo: Picture by David Allan
2. So many choices in 2005
Sandhill School had great lunchtime choices if this 2005 scene is anything to go by. Photo: KB
3. Jacket potato and beans at Benedict Biscop
Great food was served up for these pupils at Benedict Biscop School 15 years ago. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: TC
4. Chips and beans with chocolate cake for afters
It's 2003 and it looks like there was a great choice of food at Grangetown Primary School. But what was your favourite? Photo: PB