Children in Maryport enjoyed brown beef stew and macaroni pudding as part of a two-year project commemorating the World War One. Schools in Maryport, Flimby, Broughton Moor, Dearham Crosby and Aspatria took part in the project.
They gathered at the Wave Centre for activities.
Chef John Crouch gave cooking demonstrations and taste sessions with food that would have been eaten during the war and talked about the lack of food, water and fuel which added to difficulties.
As well as learning how to eat in those times, the children learned the history of the poppy - a symbol of remembrance - from Maryport Extended Schools Partnership co-ordinator Nicola Woolley.
They made poppy centrepieces and placemats featuring the flowers and the poem In Flanders Field.
These will be used on November 10, when invited guests will enjoy afternoon tea at the Wave Centre and hear what the children have done.
There will also be a short film about the project, made by some of the children.
During the project, the children have read and written poetry, marked the Battle of the Somme and visited the military museum in Carlisle.
The project will end on November 11, when Maryport mayor Linda Radcliffe leads a Remembrance Service for the children at St Mary's Church.
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