Healthy Bodies, Sharp Minds
Freshly prepared lunches and mid-afternoon snacks for schools and aftercare centers.
Reliable, Nutritious Aftercare Catering Solutions
Mango Meals is a specialised catering company providing high-quality, nutritious meal solutions for schools. We are not a large, impersonal franchise; we are a dedicated local team taking a hands-on approach to every meal we serve
Our Food Philosophy
Focus on Freshness
Our model is built on preparing food fresh daily. Our menus provide a healthy balance of lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, and essential vitamins.
Making Healthy Delicious
We create meals that are nutritious and appealing. By using fresh ingredients, hiding vegetables in food, and having familiar formats with a healthy twist, we encourage learners to make better food choices.
No Unhealthy Additives
Our menu limits sodium and refined sugars. We do not use any MSG or fillers in food production and prefer not to deep fry any items.
Strict Dietary Management
We are fully committed to catering for specific dietary requirements and lifestyle preferences. All food is prepared with rigorous cross-contamination protocols in place.
Focus on Freshness
Our model is built on preparing food fresh daily. Our menus provide a healthy balance of lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, and essential vitamins.
Making Healthy Delicious
We create meals that are nutritious and appealing. By using fresh ingredients, hiding vegetables in food, and having familiar formats with a healthy twist, we encourage learners to make better food choices.
No Unhealthy Additives
Our menu limits sodium and refined sugars. We do not use any MSG or fillers in food production and prefer not to deep fry any items.
Strict Dietary Management
We are fully committed to catering for specific dietary requirements and lifestyle preferences. All food is prepared with rigorous cross-contamination protocols in place.
Sample Aftercare Menu (2-Week Teaser)
A sneak peek at our rotating schedule. Every daily portion includes a freshly prepared hot lunch, a mid-afternoon snack and fresh seasonal fruit portions.
Hot Lunch
Spaghetti Bolognese - Classic cooked meaty bolognese with hidden veggies, served on spaghetti.
Snack & Fruit
Sandwiches · Fresh Fruit
Hot Lunch
Chicken & Veg Pasta Bake - Tender chicken breast & roasted veggies in sauce-soaked pasta topped with cheese.
Snack & Fruit
Mini Yoghurt Pot · Fresh Fruit
Hot Lunch
Deconstructed Beef & Veggie Pie - Rich beef stew topped with mini puff pastry squares, served with rice.
Snack & Fruit
Muffins · Fresh Fruit
Hot Lunch
Mac & Cheese - Bubbly macaroni prepared with a hidden root vegetable purée.
Snack & Fruit
Popcorn · Fresh Fruit
Hot Lunch
Crumbed Chicken Burger - Served on a soft bun with lettuce & cucumber-mayo dressing.
Snack & Fruit
Marie S'mores · Fresh Fruit
| Day | Hot Lunch | Snack & Fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Spaghetti Bolognese - Classic cooked meaty bolognese with hidden veggies, served on spaghetti. | Sandwiches · Fresh Fruit |
| Tuesday | Chicken & Veg Pasta Bake - Tender chicken breast & roasted veggies in sauce-soaked pasta topped with cheese. | Mini Yoghurt Pot · Fresh Fruit |
| Wednesday | Deconstructed Beef & Veggie Pie - Rich beef stew topped with mini puff pastry squares, served with rice. | Muffins · Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday | Mac & Cheese - Bubbly macaroni prepared with a hidden root vegetable purée. | Popcorn · Fresh Fruit |
| Friday | Crumbed Chicken Burger - Served on a soft bun with lettuce & cucumber-mayo dressing. | Marie S'mores · Fresh Fruit |
Hot Lunch
Green Bean & Beef Casserole - Slow-braised beef with root veggies and green beans served with long grain rice.
Snack & Fruit
Sandwiches · Fresh Fruit
Hot Lunch
BBQ Chicken - Oven-baked chicken breast with creamy cauli-broc pasta and a mielie.
Snack & Fruit
Mini Yoghurt Pot · Fresh Fruit
Hot Lunch
Traditional Beef Lasagne - Cheesy layers of beef mince and pasta served with butternut on the side.
Snack & Fruit
Muffins · Fresh Fruit
Hot Lunch
Meatballs & Rice - Tender beef meatballs in a light gravy served with rice and steamed carrots.
Snack & Fruit
Sandwiches · Fresh Fruit
Hot Lunch
Chicken Vienna Hotdog - A soft roll with a chicken vienna; a Friday favourite!
Snack & Fruit
Slushee · Fresh Fruit
| Day | Hot Lunch | Snack & Fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Green Bean & Beef Casserole - Slow-braised beef with root veggies and green beans served with long grain rice. | Sandwiches · Fresh Fruit |
| Tuesday | BBQ Chicken - Oven-baked chicken breast with creamy cauli-broc pasta and a mielie. | Mini Yoghurt Pot · Fresh Fruit |
| Wednesday | Traditional Beef Lasagne - Cheesy layers of beef mince and pasta served with butternut on the side. | Muffins · Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday | Meatballs & Rice - Tender beef meatballs in a light gravy served with rice and steamed carrots. | Sandwiches · Fresh Fruit |
| Friday | Chicken Vienna Hotdog - A soft roll with a chicken vienna; a Friday favourite! | Slushee · Fresh Fruit |
Hot Lunch
Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake
Snack & Fruit
Cheese & Crackers · Apple slices & Grapes
Hot Lunch
Beef & Vegetable Soup with Bread Roll
Snack & Fruit
Yoghurt Cup · Banana & Strawberries
Hot Lunch
Enchilada Pasta Bake
Snack & Fruit
Fruit Muffin · Orange segments & Melon
Hot Lunch
Sausage & Mash with Gravy
Snack & Fruit
Veggie Sticks & Hummus · Pear & Blueberries
Hot Lunch
Tuna Pasta Salad
Snack & Fruit
Rice Cake with Cream Cheese · Mango & Kiwi
| Day | Hot Lunch | Snack & Fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake | Cheese & Crackers · Apple slices & Grapes |
| Tuesday | Beef & Vegetable Soup with Bread Roll | Yoghurt Cup · Banana & Strawberries |
| Wednesday | Enchilada Pasta Bake | Fruit Muffin · Orange segments & Melon |
| Thursday | Sausage & Mash with Gravy | Veggie Sticks & Hummus · Pear & Blueberries |
| Friday | Tuna Pasta Salad | Rice Cake with Cream Cheese · Mango & Kiwi |
Hot Lunch
Shepherd's Pie with Roasted Veg
Snack & Fruit
Cheese & Crackers · Apple slices & Grapes
Hot Lunch
Chicken Fried Rice with Egg
Snack & Fruit
Yoghurt Cup · Banana & Strawberries
Hot Lunch
Veggie Lasagne with Garlic Bread
Snack & Fruit
Fruit Muffin · Orange segments & Melon
Hot Lunch
Beef Stew with Dumplings
Snack & Fruit
Veggie Sticks & Hummus · Pear & Blueberries
Hot Lunch
Crumbed Chicken with Sweet Corn Mash
Snack & Fruit
Rice Cake with Cream Cheese · Mango & Kiwi
| Day | Hot Lunch | Snack & Fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Shepherd's Pie with Roasted Veg | Cheese & Crackers · Apple slices & Grapes |
| Tuesday | Chicken Fried Rice with Egg | Yoghurt Cup · Banana & Strawberries |
| Wednesday | Veggie Lasagne with Garlic Bread | Fruit Muffin · Orange segments & Melon |
| Thursday | Beef Stew with Dumplings | Veggie Sticks & Hummus · Pear & Blueberries |
| Friday | Crumbed Chicken with Sweet Corn Mash | Rice Cake with Cream Cheese · Mango & Kiwi |
Weeks 3–4 are part of our full rotating menu — request an info pack to see the complete schedule.
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We tailor our catering solutions to your specific campus size and aftercare needs.