Eat Them To Defeat Them 2026
EAT THEM TO DEFEAT THEM
Proudly sponsored by Tilda Foodservice
ENTRIES OPEN 2ND MARCH
This exciting veg-packed initiative is back for another year, following 89% of schools reporting an increase in veg consumption amongst children* This year sees the start of the Schools’ Challenge, which celebrates children, schools and caterers all working together to improve children’s diet and get them eating and enjoying vibrant veggies.
*vegpower.org.uk
WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Our judges will be looking for schools and caterers working together; a whole school approach. We hope to see pupil engagement and leadership delivering Eat Them to Defeat Them across the school.
This might include lunchtime themes, amazing school decorations, new exciting recipe ideas and, of course, your own creativity and imagination. There are three tiers of BIG prizes to be won this year for the school or catering team who bring the Schools’ Challenge to life in the most creative and tasty way. Don’t forget, it’s all about having fun, eating. Loads of veg and remember to take photos along the way.
ENTER NOWDownload your menu templates, posters, decorations and 5 free recipes to try in your school to get started!
DOWNLOAD HEREWHY YOU SHOULD SERVE TILDA’S BROWN & WHITE RICE IN YOUR SCHOOL
• A lighter alternative to other carbs
such as potato and pasta.
The health benefits of brown rice with the
taste and performance of white rice.
• Great to pair with nutritious veggies,
meats and fish. Creating wholesome,
nutritious lunchtime meals.
• Naturally gluten free.
• Quality rice endorsed by the
Craft Guild of Chefs.
SUPPORTING SCHOOLS THROUGH MARY’S MEALS
Tilda are proud to support Mary’s Meals by donating a school meal to children living in poverty for every bag of Brown & White sold. By supporting the charity, we can make sure girls like Mantasha have access to education in a classroom to help achieve her dreams.
HEAR MANTASHA’S STORY