Catering Software – Litmus Edge
Litmus Edge helps schools run cost-efficient, compliant catering operations — combining procurement, compliance, menu planning and reporting in one platform.
The future of in-house kitchen management and food procurement is here
Litmus Edge is a one-of-a-kind digital platform designed specifically for schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) that operate their own food services. It simplifies the complexity of running high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective catering — day in, day out.
It helps catering teams increase quality, reduce costs, improve compliance and achieve greater value for money — all through a single, intuitive system.
With Litmus Edge, self-delivered catering becomes simpler, smarter and more sustainable.
Simplifying the complexity of school catering
Delivering healthy, popular food in a compliant, safe and financially sustainable way is no easy task. Litmus Edge makes it manageable — connecting every part of your catering operation through one integrated platform.
Schools using Litmus Edge benefit from:
- Access to a more cost-effective food supply chain
- Automated compliance with food safety and allergen standards
- Menu planning tools with 4,000+ recipes linked to nutritional and allergen data
- Efficient ordering, stock control and invoicing
- Real-time reporting dashboards for total visibility
Litmus Edge removes the need for multiple systems and manual processes, saving time and reducing cost — so catering teams can focus on what really matters: great food and a great dining experience.
Improved supplier management
Our renowned network of specialist suppliers gives schools and MATs access to competitive pricing for fresh, quality ingredients and exceptional products and services.
Through Litmus Edge, you’ll benefit from:
- Expertly negotiated prices on all core ingredients and supplies
- Real-time benchmarking to track pricing and performance
- Automated price file maintenance to ensure accuracy
- Comprehensive supplier due diligence and transparency
- Streamlined ordering and consolidated invoicing
By leveraging the sector’s most efficient education-specific supply chain, Litmus Edge can reduce overall catering costs by up to 20% — unlocking essential funds to increase “spend on the plate” and improve the quality of your offer.
A Game Changer for In-House Operations
Litmus Edge makes in-house operations more effective.
Unique food safety & compliance technology
Litmus Edge integrates food safety, allergen management and compliance into one simple, automated system. It eliminates manual processes, reduces risk and ensures your school remains compliant with all statutory and best practice standards.
Features include:
- Automated School Food Standards-compliant menu management
- Over 4,000 supplier-linked recipes with live allergen and nutritional data
- Compliant PPDS labelling for pre-packed items
- EHO-ready food safety and management system
- Full HACCP documentation and reporting
With Litmus Edge, catering teams spend less time on admin and more time producing safe, healthy meals — reducing human error and ensuring compliance peace of mind.
Streamlined kitchen management
Designed using over 30 years of education sector experience, Litmus Edge meets the day-to-day needs of busy kitchen managers while supporting the demands of a modern school catering operation.
Key features include:
- Simple, intuitive system operation
- Real-time, end-to-end dashboard reporting
- Simplified team, task and diary management
- Single point of order and consolidated invoicing
- Streamlined stock control and waste recording
- Integrated school and parent messaging service
On average, Litmus Edge saves catering teams around 15 hours of administration per month, freeing staff to focus on food quality, service improvement and pupil engagement.
Easy menu planning, pre-order & payment
Litmus Edge combines smart menu planning with accessible pre-order and payment solutions — helping schools improve service, increase uptake and reduce waste.
Capabilities include:
- Termly School Food Standards-compliant menus
- Theme day menus and promotions to boost engagement
- Automated allergen and nutritional labelling
- Integration with MIS and payment providers
- Allergen-specific pre-ordering for parents and classrooms
With access to thousands of pre-approved recipes, Litmus Edge supports flexible, compliant menu creation — while digital pre-ordering helps minimise waste and improve mealtime efficiency.
See how Litmus Edge Works
Litmus Edge is the smart catering management system designed specifically for schools — helping teams save time, reduce costs, stay compliant and deliver healthier, more efficient food services every day.
Get in touch for a demo and to find out more about how Litmus Edge can make your in-house catering operations work more effectively.
The benefits
Working with Litmus and Litmus Edge gives you:
- A proven system that reduces costs and improves quality
- Full compliance with food safety and allergen standards
- Simplified kitchen and supplier management
- Improved team efficiency and reporting accuracy
- Better menus, happier pupils and measurable cost savings
It’s everything a school catering operation needs — in one easy-to-use platform.
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Bringing all our expertise onto one platform
With more than 30 years of experience working across the education sector, the Litmus Partnership understands the unique challenges of school catering.
We’ve used that insight to design Litmus Edge: a platform built around the realities of school life, not theoretical ideals.
By combining our expertise in procurement, compliance, kitchen management and operational performance, we help schools achieve a step-change in efficiency and value — all supported by the trusted Litmus name.
Take the next step
If you’re ready to simplify your catering operation, improve food quality and reduce costs, Litmus Edge can help.
Get in touch to arrange a demo or to discuss how Litmus Edge could transform your in-house catering and procurement management.
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