15 Forgotten School Dinners from the ’80s

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Step back into the school canteen of 1970s and 80s Britain! 🍽️ From jam roly-poly drowning in custard to pink sponge cake with sprinkles, these were the dishes every kid remembers. Some were comforting, others were questionable, but all of them are etched into British childhood nostalgia.

In this video, we’ll take a trip down memory lane and revisit the classic meals and puddings from British school dinners — the ones that filled our trays, shaped our lunchtimes, and made us either smile or groan when we saw them coming.

00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Jam Roly-Poly with Custard
01:43 - Spotted Dick
02:52 - Treacle Sponge Pudding
03:58 - Cornflake Tart
05:09 - Manchester Tart
06:21 - Pink Custard
07:34 - Turkey Drummers
08:45 - Chips, Beans and Sausage
09:56 - Rectangular School Pizza
11:06 - Fish Fingers with Mash
12:17 - Overcooked Veg (Cabbage, Carrots, Peas)
13:25 - Corned Beef Pie
14:41 - Chocolate Sponge with Mint Custard
15:54 - Semolina Pudding
17:05 - Iced Sponge with Hundreds and Thousands
18:02 - Outro