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.
5. Even the mams and dads got in on the act
Parents of pupils of Castletown Primary School tried school meals in 2010. And look at the reaction as they tucked into potatoes, a range of veg and chocolate cake - among many more choices. Photo: KB
6. Is that a lovely lasagne in the picture?
These pupils look ready to tuck into tasty treats at Grangetown Primary School in 2003 but what was on the menu in your day in the dinner hall? Photo: PB
7. Custard and cake in 2014
School meals being served up at Hillview Infants School six years ago but what was your favourite school dinner? Photo: Picture by David Allan
8. Tasty and healthy food in 2006
Jordan Middleton looks happy with his healthy choice for dinner at Cestrian Primary School in Chester-le-Street in 2006. Photo: TC