It has changed a lot over the years and many of these scenes show exciting fare such as Spanish food, and other European menus.
Or maybe you come from the days of semolina, chocolate sponge and custard and spotted dick which could be just as yummy back in the day.
Whatever your preference, here is your chance to share your memories of the school dinner experience.
Take a look and tell us more.
9. So healthy at St Mary's RC Primary in 2008
The children and staff at St Mary's held a fun run as part of National School Meals Week 12 years ago and school cook Jo Caffery was first. Does this bring back happy memories? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SN
10. So much choice at Boldon CofE Primary in 2005
Wow what a choice of tasty food at Boldon CofE Primary in 2005 as part of National School Meals Week. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: IB
11. Tucking in at Hedworth Lane Primary
Parents were joining in with the meals at Hedworth Lane Primary School in 2009. Do you recognise any of the people pictured? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SN
12. Serving up lunch in 1984
Children at Whitburn Junior School being served with their school in 1984. Do you have memories of school lunches? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette