Shaping the Future

Discover groundbreaking insights to revolutionise your school's catering approach

The school catering landscape is changing rapidly. That's why we partnered with the Independent Schools Association (ISA) to uncover the challenges, opportunities, and what truly matters to independent schools.

The landmark study is your guide to navigating the key challenges and future-proofing your catering strategy. The data-driven insights will help you:

1. Identify immediate opportunities for improvement

2. Implement proven solutions from comparable schools

Cost Pressures

Rising costs are a top concern for 91% of schools that struggle with balancing budgets while maintaining meal quality.

Maintaining Quality

Over two-thirds of schools struggle to provide high-quality meals, which pupils need to fuel learning and development.

Nutrition Matters

A quarter of schools fear their pupils’ nutritional needs aren’t being met despite 80% prioritising it as essential for wellbeing.

Labour Shortages

70% of schools are feeling the impact of staffing shortages, which affects the quality and consistency of catering services.

Pupils Engagement

1 in 4 schools believe pupils don’t enjoy their food. Engaging pupils and parents boosts meal uptake and satisfaction.

The report does more than highlight challenges. It uncovers how schools are tackling these issues head-on with innovative solutions that:

• Reduce costs without compromising quality
• Safeguard nutritional standards within budget
• Increase pupil satisfaction and reduce waste
• Build sustainable catering practises