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School Meals
Who is responsible for food safety in schools?
January 7, 2026
As a new year begins, it’s often a time for reflection, reset and renewed focus on priorities. Staffing changes, revised…
Why HACCP is critical in education catering
January 5, 2026
In education catering, food safety isn’t just about compliance - it’s about duty of care. Schools serve thousands of meals…
Overcoming the financial and funding barriers of running an in-house catering operation
December 8, 2025
Running an in-house catering operation in a school can be challenging. The gap between government funding for Free School Meals…
If your Local Authority ceases offering school meals services – should you consider taking catering in-house?
December 2, 2025
Rising food costs and operational pressures, combined with the Government’s modest 3p per meal increase to Universal Infant Free School…
South West councils lead the way with automatic enrolment for Free School Meals – what it means for schools and caterers
November 21, 2025
Three South West local authorities - Devon County Council, Torbay Council and Cornwall Council – have become some of the…
Strategies for maximising meal uptake in secondary schools
October 21, 2025
With many secondary schools now operating in an increasingly competitive environment - whether that’s competing with local food outlets or…
The Broken Plate
May 6, 2025
The Food Foundation’s flagship Broken Plate report revealed that in order to afford the government recommended healthy diet, the most…