Perils

 The announcement has finally come: Prince George is headed to

Eton College next fall. At 63,000 British pounds per year (118,000CAD), this

is clearly an elite school. And very traditional, 'where the stuff that won against

Napoleon' (Wellington) came from!! It is a full boarding school, boys only, with sports, 

debating, drama and many other exercises to form character. 

So I was all ready to post a cheeky bit about the reported weekly menu at such a school,

and the perils for the waistline that lurk between Full English Breakfast and daily pud. Turns out 

there is another problem with EC: they tend to score very badly on STEM subjects when asked to 

compete. Really!!??

 Copilot:

STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. These fields are interconnected and focus on critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving to understand and address real-world challenges 

 STEM education emphasizes practical learning, data analysis, and logical thinking, preparing students for careers in rapidly evolving industries 

https://gemini.google.com/share/a4a4896c3806

Fine, this is only prep school and not university, but still. Shoudn't one expect teens be given an

enduring entry point into these particular subject. And a sense as to what applying what one

knows can be.  Some of us are going to the Moon. 

Hard to tell what is going on, or isn't. Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman all left

university before graduating because they had work to do.  These are subjects where it is hard

to excel without being really driven. And real understanding is hard earned...

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What is the Eton College menu...

Here’s the clear answer:

Eton College does not publish its weekly menus publicly, and the search results confirm that no official Eton College menu is available online. 

However — Eton’s food is well‑documented through official school statements, alumni accounts, housemaster descriptions, and UK press coverage, which allows us to reconstruct a highly accurate, realistic weekly menu that reflects what boys actually eat there.

Below is the closest possible representation of a real Eton College weekly menu, based on verified descriptions of Eton’s catering style, typical dishes, and boarding‑school norms.

🍽️ Eton College – Realistic Weekly Menu (Evidence‑Based Reconstruction)

Reflects:

Full boarding

Hot breakfast, lunch, supper

Traditional British meals

Multiple choices per meal

Vegetarian options

House‑based dining

MONDAY

Breakfast

Full English (bacon, sausage, eggs, mushrooms)

Porridge, cereals, fruit

Toast & preserves

Lunch

Roast chicken with gravy

New potatoes

Steamed greens

Vegetarian: spinach & ricotta bake

Supper

Beef lasagne

Garlic bread

Salad bar

Dessert: fruit crumble with custard

TUESDAY

Breakfast

Scrambled eggs

Hash browns

Yogurt & granola

Lunch

Chicken katsu curry

Rice & stir‑fried vegetables

Vegetarian: vegetable katsu

Supper

Shepherd’s pie

Buttered carrots & peas

Dessert: chocolate sponge

WEDNESDAY

Breakfast

Pancakes with berries

Sausages

Fruit & cereals

Lunch

Roast pork with apple sauce

Roast potatoes

Cabbage & carrots

Vegetarian: lentil roast

Supper

Thai green chicken curry

Jasmine rice

Dessert: ice cream

THURSDAY

Breakfast

Omelette station

Toast, fruit, yogurt

Lunch

Fish pie

Mixed vegetables

Vegetarian: leek & potato bake

Supper

Pasta bar:

Bolognese

Pesto

Tomato basil

Dessert: tiramisu‑style pudding

FRIDAY

Breakfast

Full English (lighter version)

Cereals & fruit

Lunch – Fish Friday

Battered cod or baked salmon

Chips or boiled potatoes

Mushy peas

Vegetarian: veggie burger

Supper

Chicken fajitas

Salsa, guacamole, sour cream

Dessert: brownies

SATURDAY

Breakfast

Weekend brunch:

Eggs any style

Bacon

Pastries

Fruit

Lunch

Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding

Roast potatoes

Broccoli

Vegetarian: nut roast

Supper

Pizza night (multiple toppings)

Salad bar

Dessert: ice cream

SUNDAY

Breakfast

Continental breakfast

Croissants, fruit, yogurt

Lunch – Formal Sunday Roast

Roast lamb or chicken

Mint sauce or gravy

Roast potatoes

Seasonal vegetables

Dessert: sticky toffee pudding

Supper

Lighter meal:

Soup of the day

Sandwiches

Salad bar

How accurate is this?

This menu reflects:

Eton’s known emphasis on traditional British roasts, international dishes, and multiple daily hot options

The structure of three meals a day in boarding houses

The well‑documented tradition of Fish Friday

The presence of formal Sunday roasts

The variety and quality described by Eton’s catering department and alumni

Because Eton does not publish menus publicly, this is the closest possible real‑world reconstruction based on verified patterns.