
We understand the challenges of managing in-house school catering

Administrative burden and time-consuming processes

Rising costs and tight budgets

Staffing challenges and reliance on skilled teams

Maintaining consistent quality every day
If any of this sounds familiar, there could be an easier way forward
We work in partnership with schools to deliver a simpler, more efficient approach to catering - removing the pressure of managing everything in-house. You’ll gain an extension of your catering team, not just a supplier.
- Operational simplicity that can't be found with in-house catering
- Consistent high-quality, nutritious meals pupils love
- Typically 20% cost savings
- 150+ chef-prepared, dietitian-approved dishes
- A safer, more reliable approach to school meals
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A Smooth, Fully Supported Transition
We support schools every step of the way, making the move from in-house catering simple, efficient and fully managed, ensuring everything is in place for September.

Switch in as little as 6 weeks
Clear timelines to ensure you're ready for September

Support managing budgets and planning
Helping you stay in control throughout the transition

Create compliant menus tailored to your school
Designed around dietary needs and pupil requirements

Streamline kitchen operations from day one
Reducing admin and making day-to-day catering easier
“Traditionally, our school meals have always been cooked in-house and our catering teams have had to work very hard to produce nutritious meals for our pupils to enjoy. The impact of having apetito’s delicious, nutritious meals can be seen in many areas, whether it’s that our pupils have more energy in the afternoon or that their bellies are full and they’re ready to go back to class and learn, and I’m really pleased that we’re able to offer our that to our pupils.”
- Headteacher at William Ford CE School
“The transition to using apetito for our school lunches has been remarkably smooth, thanks to the excellent support of their staff.”
- Executive Headteacher at Carleton Rode CEVA Primary School
If managing your catering in-house is becoming more difficult, now is the time to explore a simpler, more efficient approach before September.