Mr Majeika and the Dinner Lady by Humphrey Carpenter (author)

‘Sometimes,’ whispered Jody, ‘I think school dinners would be alright if it wasn’t for her.’ Mrs. Chipchase, the nasty dinner lady, makes lunch hour at St. Barty’s really unpleasant for everyone. That is, for everyone except her ‘favourite friend’ Hamish Bigmore, who is allowed to eat chocolate instead of ghastly school dinners! Finally, Mr. Majeika decides it’s time to add some fun to the menu with a hefty helping of magic…