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THE MALVERNIAN
The Grub Refurbishment
On 16 April, The Grub opened its glass doors having been lovingly restored to a bright, vibrant meeting space for staff and pupils.
As well as fresh coffee and tea, sweet and savoury treats and light bites, the cafe offers a menu of cooked to order, globally inspired brunch and lunch options including bacon naans, chicken shawarma and avocado toast topped with chilli flakes.
The menu also includes a refreshed selection of Malvern’s famous paninis, which have gained such popularity amongst pupils that between 80 and 100 toasted sandwiches are served each morning break time.
Formerly the home of the school’s 120-year-old traditional tuck shop, in The Grub’s lifetime it has been used as a pupil common room, a dining room, uniform shop, and even a COVID-19 test centre during the pandemic.
The cafe maintains much of this history, functioning as a tuck shop during morning break serving light snacks and grab-and-go options.
Continuing the College’s ambitious plans to make the campus carbon neutral by 2050, the menu includes a selection of products sourced from sustainable food and drink producers including Worcestershire and Birmingham based coffee roastery Coffee Masters.
Headmaster Keith Metcalfe said:
“Reopening this much-loved, restored on-site cafe is very exciting for our pupils and our staff. We pride ourselves on providing the best learning environment, and this will not only enhance that
but also offer a unique food and drink offering that is not only sustainable but provides a space to socialise, to meet and to work collaboratively. I’m delighted that this facility is situated in a building that is so full of character and heritage, with its beautiful period features serving as a stunning backdrop for what we hope will be a real hub for the whole Malvern College community.”
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