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.
9. FILE PIC Wednesday Retro 1999 National School Meals Week old ref number 52193 Photographer Kevin Brady The Mayor Sunderland, Coun Wally Scott, dons a World War II steel helmet as part of lunchtime learning activities at Thorney Close Primary School see Thursday April 29 1999
The Mayor Sunderland, Coun Wally Scott, dons a World War II steel helmet as part of lunchtime learning activities at Thorney Close Primary School in 1999 Photo: Sunderland Echo
10. GENERIC PICTURES OF SCHOOL STUDENTS (FROM FARRINGDON SCHOOL) BUYING AND EATING THEIR SCHOOL LUNCH FOR FEATURE ON FREE SCHOOL MEALS - CONTAINS ONLY FOUR (4) IMAGES AS SCHOOL BLOCKED MANY CHILDREN FROM APPEARING, CITING AGREEMENTS WITH PARENTS. CAPTION REQUESTED BY REPORTER SHOULD READ: FARRINGDON SCHOOL HEAD TEACHER DAVID THORNTON BELIEVES THE NUMBER OF YOUNGSTERS ELIGABLE FOR FREE SCHOOL MEALS SHOULD BE DOUBLE WHAT IT IS.
Farringdon School pupils enjoying lunch time in the 2000s Photo: TY