Take a look at our 11 reminders of South Tyneside cooks and dinner ladies who served us so well for decades.
Do any of these photos bring back special memories.
Take a look through our selection and then get in touch to tell us more.

1. 35 years of loyal service
Joan Hannah gave 35 years of great service to St Bede's RC Primary School before retiring in 2004. Does this bring back happy memories? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: CL

2. European Day at Bedeburn Primary
Back to 2008 and this themed day for the dinner ladies looks like great fun. Remember it? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: IB

3. Hats off to Margaret in 2005
Dinner lady Margaret McDermott was pictured in 2005 when she retired on her 60th birthday. Are you pictured with her? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: CL

4. Going international in 2017
Stanhope Primary School cook Lynn Curtin is pictured ahead of International School Meals Day three years ago. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton

