In-house catering operation support

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Need assistance to check or improve the quality and cost effectiveness of an in-house catering operation?

We can help.

Many in-house operations we have worked with have benefitted from one or more of the following services:

Best Value ReviewIndependent verification of service charges and whether they represent true value for money. Identification of areas that need improvement, with an options appraisal for how these might be delivered.

Financial BenchmarkingAn assessment of how your service costs compare against industry benchmarks in your area by building function and footprint.

Consumer InsightEnsure you are doing best what matters most to every category of consumer and then re-align services to improve their satisfaction, loyalty and spend.

Procurement SupportWe help organisations develop effective procurement solutions that deliver realistic, achievable and sustainable savings that translate to the bottom line.

Strategic ReviewsA comprehensive operational and financial review, leading to a strategic plan recommending how services can be delivered better in future to best meet the needs of your consumers.

Kitchen management and food procurementLitmus Edge helps schools that operate their own food services, providing access to a host of exclusive features, giving you everything you need to run a successful in-house food service.

We deal with everything - from front to back of house

Training and skills assessments

Health and safety audits

Operational reviews

Financial benchmarking

Organising and monitoring healthy eating menus

In-house kitchen management and food procurement system

Introducing Litmus Edge - The future of in-house kitchen management and food procurement

A one-of-a-kind system designed to support schools who make the choice to self-deliver – Edge gives you everything you need to run a successful in-house food service:

Improved Supplier Management
Unique Food Safety, Allergen and Compliance Technology
Streamlined Kitchen Management Processes
Easy Menu Planning, Pre Order & Payment

Read about the full benefits and features Edge can bring your school(s).

The In-House Operational Review

We undertake a comprehensive end-to-end assessment of your catering operations operation that examines all the elements of business and operational processes including:

The food offer
Food production & quality
Customer service
Customer satisfaction

Marketing & promotion
In-house staff training
Communication
Financial procedures

Purchasing processes
Legislative compliance
Equipment surveys
Food saftety

Following the review we put forward solutions to any challenges that may have emerged.

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We are happy to meet up informally to discuss your requirements. We understand that in-house catering teams sometimes need reassurance and guidance, not wholesale change. Our goal is to support your operation.

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In-house catering support project

FAQs

What services do you offer for in-house operations?

As a dedicated support partner, we provide a comprehensive range of solutions for catering operations. This includes in-house staff training, management of food purchasing, and guidance on food innovation.

Can you help us with food purchasing and managing food costs?

Of course, we help our clients manage food purchasing to ensure competitive food prices and effective control of food costs.

How can you support our staff training?

We offer a wide range of bespoke training programs for your catering team designed to enhance their skills and improve overall food quality. These are ideal for everyone from a catering manager to a line cook. They might be themed around anything from food safety to food purchasing, or even food innovation.

How do we decide whether to outsource catering or keep an in-house catering team?

We can fully guide you through evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing versus maintaining operations in-house. Before contacting contract caterers it’s important to remember in-house teams run inefficiently and can be massively improved by further training and changes to in-house operations.

How do you ensure we offer a high level of food quality?

Our support strategies are tailored to suit your needs. Whether it’s support with food safety or preparation techniques, we always ensure your service can produce good food first and foremost.

Can you help us manage relationships with various contractors?

Yes, we support our clients in negotiating and managing various contractors food prices with various contractors to make sure you’re getting the best value for money possible.

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