GOS ICH Refectory new menu celebrates beans and pulses

Staff and students at the Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (GOS ICH) have a new reason to head downstairs at lunchtime. On the basement floor, Chef Nosa is serving hearty, flavour-packed meals that put beans and pulses on centre stage. 

This term’s menu showcases ingredients that are often overlooked, transforming them into comforting, satisfying dishes. Think golden, creamy pasta bake with squash, butterbeans and mushrooms, richly layered lentil and aubergine moussaka, and fragrant chickpea korma with roasted tofu. Each dish is designed to be both nourishing and indulgent, showcasing just how versatile beans can be. 

Beyond their flavour, beans, peas and lentils offer significant nutritional benefits. They are naturally high in protein and fibre, rich in key micronutrients such as potassium, magnesium, iron and zinc, and count towards your five-a-day.  

Chef Nosa’s menu provides an easy and delicious way for staff to incorporate more of these nutrient-rich foods into their diets. Whether you’re looking to try something new or simply enjoy a comforting lunch, the refectory offers a welcoming space to do just that. 

Visit the GOS ICH Refectory 

• Location: Basement Floor, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford Street, WC1N 1EH 
• Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 12pm - 2:30pm 

Staff and students are encouraged to visit and explore the current menu. 

Find out more 

Want to discover more food options, menu updates and sustainable dining initiatives across UCL? Visit the Food at UCL website and follow their Instagram to see what’s cooking on campus. 

References  

1. BeansIsHow_TheoryOfChange_08.28_v1.pdf