Exploring the diversity of school lunches around the globe is not only a culinary journey, but also an insight into different cultures and lifestyles. From the exquisite pairings of Asia to the sumptuous choices of the Americas to the traditional flavours of Europe, each lunch carries the unique food culture and educational philosophy of that country.
These school lunch pictures from all over the world may evoke good memories of your school days, let's walk into this colorful lunch world together, and let you remember your own school lunch experience.
1. At the University of Copenhagen, the price of a college lunch is 1.21 euros per 100 grams, which is economical.
2. Chinese School Lunch! It's rich!
3. In California, my high school lunch was a beef bowl.
4. Middle school lunches in Honolulu are full of tropical vibes.
5. Korean middle schools provide free lunches to students, while teachers like me pay about $20 per month for 50 meals, which is very cost-effective.
6. In Stockholm, Sweden, students enjoy free school lunches.
7. Korean school lunches include spicy stewed chicken, ham and sausage stew, and a variety of side dishes.
8. Filet mignon is served for lunch at a public high school in Luxembourg, reflecting the European style of dining.
9. Vegetarian lunches at Brazilian universities cost only $1, which is economical and healthy.
10. Estonia's public schools provide free lunches to students in grades 1 to 12, reflecting the country's welfare policy.
11. Lunches in California schools are provided free and include zucchini, radish, avocado slices, grapefruit, apples, and bean cheese burritos from local restaurants.
12. Lunches at public high schools in the United States.
13. The price of lunch in a Thai school is 25 baht, which is about 0.75 USD, which is a good and inexpensive price.
14. $3 school lunch in North Georgia at an affordable price.
15. Christmas lunch at a French high school, full of festive atmosphere.
16. Private School Lunches in Montreal.
17. The price of a university lunch in Slovakia is 3.9 euros.
18. School Lunches on the Texas-Mexico Border.
19. In Orange County, California, high school lunches are free.
20. Schools in Georgia, USA, served lunches in a variety of styles last week.
21. The price of a school lunch in England is £2.95.
22. School lunches in Japan have a special Christmas edition.
23. At a public school in Pennsylvania, I enjoyed a very good lunch, breaking the negative impression of school lunch.
24. Public High School Lunches in Alabama.
25. Lunch in Finnish schools includes sausage soup.
26. Lunch at American High School.
27. Elementary school lunches in Japan.
28. School lunches in Russia are provided free of charge.
29. Lunches at a public school in the United States are epic.
30. In Cuba, these "grilled" cheese sandwiches are prepared for school children, although the cheese sometimes sticks to the tray.
31. American School's special lunch on St. Patrick's Day.
32. In Ohio, My Free School Lunch.
33. Lunch in Brazilian schools is sometimes coconut water and some biscuits, but when the kitchen is understaffed, easier food is provided.
34. In Bhutan, students enjoy school lunches.
35. School food never disappoints. This is in France.
36. This is the lunch they gave us. I'm a 160-pound track athlete who does practice and weight training after school. It didn't make a difference to my hunger. Glenwood Hot Springs, Colorado
37. At the university in Italy, I spent 432 euros for lunch.
38. Chile, my mom, a former elementary school teacher, sent me pictures of her lunch.
39. At American High School in Albany, New York, school lunches are considered ideal for satisfying the hunger of high school students.
40. The "chicken strips" lunch in Belgian schools is simple but loved by students.
41. A charter school in Santa Ana, California.
42. Lunches in the Barbados school system, some schools do not allow students to bring their own lunches.
43. Free School Lunches in Bangladesh.
44. School Lunches in Canada.
45. On Thanksgiving Day in Azerbaijan, school lunches are particularly plentiful and cost $5.
46. School lunches in Austria, including delicacies such as roast chicken, cost between $3-$4.