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