School leavers were left fuming after their 'horrible' prom meal was had 'vegetables that weren't cooked' and 'burnt' dessert sauce.
Images from the formal dinner show what appears to be roast beef with mashed potatoes, a yorkshire pudding and some garden vegetables, followed by sticky toffee pudding.
But some parents and pupils are enraged after forking out £35 for what they slammed as 'shocking' grub and demand a refund for the night out.
Feedback from the prom, on June 30, was positive according to school teachers but others disagree.
Backlash has come from the leavers from Scalby School in Scarborough, North Yorkshire who are demanding answers, according to Yorkshire Live, after their let-down night at Scarborough Spa.
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School chiefs claim the meals were made fresh and were 'disappointed' that some didn’t enjoy the food.
One fuming parent, Mr Close, took social media to share photos and vent about the meal his step-son was served at the event.
The chef alleged that students were only given one meal option, with no vegetarian or vegan alternative. He also claims that the youngsters were not once asked about dietary requirements.
He wrote: “The vegetables weren't cooked and hadn't been peeled. And look at the gravy - how long's that been left under a hot lamp?
"I would never have dreamt of sending that out to a customer. Everyone on my step son's table tried it but couldn't get half way through the plate."
He also criticised the sticky toffee pudding, which was the, 'wrong colour with a burnt brown sugar sauce by the looks of it'.
The posts sparked a number of responses from other parents and students who also attended.
Mr Close added that he felt that the venue had 'taken advantage' of the young people by serving them the dishes.
He wrote: "The week before they had a meal for Armed Forces Day at the same venue and by all accounts it was really nice so it's not like they can't do it. It seems like they've gone 'well these are just students' and served up any old c**p.
"For many there this will be their first proper meal out with their friends."
The school's headteacher Chris Robertson said: "The 2022 Scalby prom was a fantastic event to finish the year off for our students. We have used the Spa for a number of years for our prom and have never had any issues with the catering.
"The feedback we had from a number of students on the evening was that they had enjoyed the event. If any parents or students have any concerns about the catering, they are welcome to contact us directly and we will pass on their concerns to Scarborough Spa."
A spokesperson for Scarborough Spa, said: “Our catering team prides itself on providing high quality food and drink and being able to work to whatever budget is set by our customers, which in the case of this event was the school. The school also selected the choice of menu for the students. We did not set the ticket price for the event.
“The meal was not microwaved. The beef was slow cooked and the meal plated under heat lamps, which is standard practice in the catering industry, to keep the food warm before it was served.
"The dessert was handmade on site on the day of the prom. Although the pictures used on Facebook do not show the meal as it was originally served, we are disappointed to hear that some people did not enjoy their meal.
"We would be happy to talk through these issues with the school team so we can address any concerns.”
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