Elmwood Bistro

Fresh, Nourishing, and Designed with Students in Mind

At Elmwood, we believe that healthy minds need healthy fuel. The Elmwood Bistro is more than just a lunch line—it is a thoughtfully curated food services program that supports student wellbeing, energy, and focus throughout the school day. We offer nutritious, delicious meals made fresh on-site, with plenty of variety to suit different tastes, preferences, and dietary needs. From warm comfort foods to crisp salads and fresh fruits, every item is prepared with care and quality.

Our goal is to make lunch something students look forward to—nourishing, social, and stress-free. Whether your daughter prefers the structure of a daily meal plan or the flexibility of choosing day by day, there is an option that supports her lifestyle and your family’s needs.

As part of our Elmwood Essentials tuition model, fruit and granola bars are always available for all students at free Snack Stations around the school.

NOTE: Snacks and lunches are included in the Early Years tuition (PreK, JK and SK).

Sample Bistro Menus

Junior School Bistro Menu

Middle/Senior School Bistro Menu

Options & Pricing

Junior School (Grade 1-5)

Junior School families can choose from two food plans.

1. Meal Plan
Great for students who value routine and balanced meals.

The Junior School Meal Plan includes the meal of the day or a choice of sandwich with vegetables, along with nutritious morning and afternoon snacks each day. This all-inclusive option is ideal for families who want the confidence of knowing that lunch and snack times are fully taken care of with wholesome, child-friendly choices.

COST: $2,115/year

2. À la carte
Best for students who prefer daily choice and flexibility or have food allergies or restrictions.

À la carte is a flexible way for students to buy food at the Elmwood Bistro. Each student gets a swipe card that works like a lunch wallet and they can use it to purchase the meal of the day. This option is great for students who do not want the set Meal Plan, have allergies, or like to bring lunch from home some days. Parents can choose how much money to add to the card each month—$100, $200, or unlimited.

Middle/Senior School (Grade 6-12)

Middle and Senior School students have three meal plan options:

1. Meal Plan
Great for students who value routine and balanced meals.

The Meal Plan provides students with a balanced and satisfying lunch each school day, along with a fresh piece of fruit. With four daily options to choose from, students enjoy variety and choice:

A sandwich with vegetables and dip
The daily “big salad”
The pasta of the day
The featured hot meal

This plan is ideal for students who enjoy a consistent, healthy midday meal. Additional snacks and extra items are not included in this plan but are part of Meal Plan Plus below.

COST: $2,115/year

2. Meal Plan Plus
Ideal for busy, active students who need extra flexibility.

For students with bigger appetites or busier days, the Meal Plan Plus builds on the regular plan with added flexibility and convenience. In addition to their daily lunch and fruit, students can purchase snacks and extra items using a swipe card. Families select a monthly spending amount of $100, $200, or unlimited, giving students freedom while maintaining boundaries that work for your household.

COST: $2,115/year + monthly spending amount

3. À la carte
Best for students who prefer daily choice and flexibility or have food allergies or restrictions.

The À la carte option is perfect for students who prefer to make food choices day-by-day, have specific dietary needs, or enjoy a wide variety of options. Students can use their swipe card to purchase any lunch item, snack, or extra item offered at the Bistro. Families choose a monthly spending limit—$100, $200, or unlimited—allowing for flexibility and personalization every day.

Whether your daughter is fuelled by routine or inspired by choice, the Elmwood Bistro offers something for everyone—always fresh, always thoughtful, and always rooted in wellness.

Sample À la Carte Pricing

Meal of the Day - $11.50
- Choice of sandwich with vegetables & dip, salad of the day, pasta of the day, or the daily hot option
Sandwiches - $5.00 - $7.00
- Wow Butter & jam, chickpea salad, ham ‘n cheese, egg salad, tuna salad or Caesar wrap
Grab ‘n Go Meals - $4.00 - $8.00
- Pancakes, French toast sticks, yoghurt parfaits, cheese & crackers, Seaweed and rice, chicken dumplings, chicken fingers, flatbreads
Grab ‘n Go Snacks - $1.75 - $3.00
- Fresh fruit, cereal, cereal bars, pita chips, chips & salsa, pretzels, trail mix, bagel & cream cheese
Drink Options - $2.00 - $3.00
- Juice boxes, milk, chocolate milk, Bubbly water, coffee, tea

Register for the Bistro Programme!

Required

Student's First Namerequired

Student's Last Namerequired

Graderequired

Parent's Email Addressrequired

I authorize Elmwood School to charge my account for the following:

Meal Plan: $2,115

Meal Plan Plus (Middle and Senior School only): $2,115 + monthly amount (please select from À la carte column)

À la carte (monthly amount indicated below)

$100.00

$200.00

Unlimited

NOTES:

- If there are allergy concerns, we strongly suggest the À la carte option as we can not accommodate substitutions.

- In the Junior School, a vegetarian option will be available daily.

- In the Middle and Senior School, students will choose one meal (hot meal, daily salad, daily pasta or sandwich with veggies and dip) plus a piece of fresh fruit and the house flavoured water.

- All chicken and beef served at the school is Halal.

Please list any food allergies/restrictions:required

If your daughter doesn't have any food allergies please type N/A.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Chef Candice.