But here, we serve up some dining hall delights from across the years before the pandemic. See which dinner ladies and students you recognise in these pictures taken in schools across the city.
1. Hartley Brook Primary School
Dinner Lady Norma Hewitt (right) at her retirement party in 1999 after 32 years service at the Hartley Brook Primary School. Also pictured with some of the pupils are Headteacher Pete Matlew and Norma's colleagues Valeria Bennett, Caroline Booth, Chris Ozenbrook, Liz Fox and Elaine Allen Photo: Barry Richardson
2. Clifford School
Dinner lady Tina Armitage in 1999 at her retirement party from Clifford School, Psalter Lane where she worked for the past 29 years Photo: Barry Richardson
3. Bluestone Primary School
Dinner lady Maureen Turner (64) of North Anston, says goodbye to collegues at Bluestone Primary School, in 2001 Photo: Roger Nadal (Staff)
4. Woodseats Primary school
Pictured at Woodseats Primary school, Chesterfield Road, Woodseats, where the Sheffield Dinner Lady of the year Jane Andrews is seen with Emily Miremadi, the pupil that nominated her, back in 2002 Photo: Mike Waistell (Staff)