Here are nine great Shields Gazette archive photos, all showing the workers who put their love into preparing meals from Lord Blyton to Valley View.
Have a look and see if you can spot a person who served you at dinner time.
5. Teamwork with Margaret
Dinner lady Margaret McDermott who retired in 2005 and here she is with her colleagues - but at which school? | sg Photo: CL
6. Grub's up at Lord Blyton
Janet Orrick was pictured serving up healthy meals at Lord Blyton School in 2005. | sg Photo: CL
7. A great service from Kathleen
Kathleen Angus departed with love and lots of memories after 34 years of service as dinner lady at Albert Elliott. Here she is on her retirement in 2006. | sg Photo: CL
8. An international theme in 2008
Dinner ladies Andrea Cain, Pat West, Angela Dadswell, Jill McCird and Janette Nichol were putting on a touch of European flair at Bedeburn Primary School in 2008. | sg