About Us
Formed in 2007
Independent caterer
Fresh, seasonal, local food
Additional Central Production Unit
On site every week – supporting our teams
Menus certified by our Nutritionist
Food For Life Accreditation
Added value pupil engagement events
About Us
Always Fresh, Fun and Personal…
“Our priority is to deliver nutritional, ethically sourced, tasty meals to local children. When your School joins the CaterCater family, you become part of the team working with us in line with this shared ethos.” Beth Page, Business Development Director
Our award-winning team have been working together for over 16 years, during which, we have gained a wealth of knowledge that we are happy to share with you…
Our School Catering packages are designed to maximise the full potential of your catering provision. Our dedicated team will manage your in house or delivered catering facility, leaving you to concentrate on what you do best…
OPEN COMMUNICATION
We deliver inspired and fresh ideas whilst maintaining a service which we believe to be unbeatable. To achieve this, our primary goal is to listen to our clients’ needs before creating cost effective solutions. We are on site weekly, supporting our staff and our clients to create an outstanding fresh food offer.
- WE ARE CHEFS food is our passion! We create amazing food that is on trend and suited to onsite demographics, creating memorable food experiences.
- BUDGET CONTROL Open and honest accounting. We will never compromise on the integrity of our business.
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WE DELIVER OUR PROMISES We are not about ‘a quick win’. Our service solutions are honest, achievable, and created to ensure a long and successful relationship with our clients and customers.
Straight Talking
100% Client Retention
5* Food Hygeine Ratings across all sites
On Budget – Every Location
A Minimum 20% Increase in Uptake Within 2 Months
CaterCater lunches are…
Designed by qualified chefs and nutritionists
Prepared by qualified cooks who use traditional cooking skills.
Made from fresh ingredients ethically, sustainably, and locally sourced, free from additives
Prepared in line and meet the required food standards
Audited by the Soil Association
Varied to keep your child interested; with a choice of up to 6 meals per day.
Adapted to ensure they remain child friendly. If its not popular it’s removed and replaced.
Inclusive of a packed lunch option for those that prefer sandwiches at lunchtime.
Easily adapted for school trips.
Nutritionally balanced over the course of a whole week.
Available for children with special dietary requirements.
Designed to encourage healthy eating and an interest in food from an early age.
A means to encourage children to sit down and enjoy their meal while developing essential social skills.
A great, cost-effective alternative to providing your own packed lunches daily.
Our Schools
We manage many local primary school catering operations either as on-site catering or delivered services. These have been awarded based on our reputation for reliability and personal service.
Over 20% increase in uptake from council services
Over 15% increase in uptake fromother contractors
All school meals audited by Soil Association in line with Food for Life
Our Service
CaterCater Ltd are currently serving fresh food that is ethical, sustainable, locally sourced, free from additives and meets School Food. All of which is audited by the Soil Association.
Good food is what we do every day and ensures our clients, customers, and the people we employ feel valued and important. We are proud of our client relationships and our retention record is testament to our commitment to working with them. We know that great customer service, attention to detail and a passion for service are all vital ingredients to a successful meal service.
We use our expertise, commitment, and great cooking ability to create a range of services that you and your children will love.
The services your school can rely on…
- Instant Management
- DEDICATED CHEF MANAGER on hand to discuss dietary requirements and school specific menus
- In house nutritionist
- AWARD WINNING MANAGEMENT
team to ensure a smooth transition
- WELCOME LETTERS payment systems and topic specific menu interaction
- SAFER RECRUITMENT as detailed in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.
- WE DELIVER OUR PROMISES We are not about ‘a quick win’. Our service solutions are honest, achievable, and created to ensure a long and successful relationship with our clients and customers.
All of our schools receive Gold Treatment but if you want even more…
Our Packages
We offer two catering packages, both of which are designed to maximise the full potential of your catering provision. Our dedicated team will manage your inhouse or delivered catering facility, leaving you to concentrate on what you do best.
GOLD PACKAGE
• Managed recruitment process and induction training
• Full uniform provision
• Comprehensive reporting system monitoring standards and uptake
• Guidance and training provided for staff employed by school
• Menus designed in line with reporting system and food standards
• Food For Life Accredited which means we take care that our food is healthy, ethical, and uses local ingredients
• HACCP and Food Hygiene training for all service staff
• Management of kitchen and equipment maintenance (repairs and services invoiced to school)
• Kitchen planning advice and design service
• Marketing advice including schemes to encourage uptake
• Advice on dietary requirements for staff and parents with specific menus for gluten free and vegan pupils
• Complimentary Menu design for specific ‘topic days’ and celebration days
• All staff employed using safer recruitment.
• All staff employed by CaterCater to receive ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ training
• Parent Pay, School Money or School Payment System, training where required.
• Access to our Management team 7 days a week with allocated contract Manager ALWAYS contactable during school hours.
PLATINUM PACKAGE
- Comprehensive reporting system monitoring standards and uptake
- Induction training at contract start with advice on streamlining service
- Guidance and training provided for staff employed by school
- Menus designed in line with reporting system and food standards
- Food For Life Accredited which means we take care that our food is healthy, ethical, and uses local ingredients
- HACCP and Food Hygiene training for all service staff
- Kitchen and equipment service and maintenance (repairs and services invoiced to school)
Kitchen planning and design service. - Marketing advice including schemes to encourage uptake and food tasting sessions for parents
- Advice on dietary requirements for staff and parents with specific menus for gluten free and vegan pupils
- Complimentary Menu design for specific ‘topic days’ and celebration days
- Annual Complimentary Occasion Buffet i.e. Christmas Party Buffet
- All staff employed using safer recruitment.
- All staff employed by CaterCater to receive ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ training
- Parent Pay or School Money training with 6 monthly refresher training where required.
- All cleaning products provided by CaterCater.
Access to our Management team 7 days a week with allocated contract Manager ALWAYS contactable during school hours. - Monthly visit from Contract Manager to assess service, cleanliness, and menu uptake
- Pay Back Scheme available on numbers over minimum order.
For more information on our packages and prices, contact Beth today…
Our founding principles remain part of our daily approach:
- Great tasting food freshly prepared using local ingredients.
- The belief that ‘one size does not fit all’.
- To keep our customers and clients at the heart of what we do.
These principles are not just words – this is what we do.
Food for Life
CaterCater promise to provide healthy sustainable food to your children in line with standards set out by the Soil Association.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Demonstrating to parents that we care about the food we serve through our commitment to serve meals cooked from scratch, using sustainable fish, free range eggs and British meat that can be traced back to the farm.
- Reassuring parents and teachers that our menus have been certified by the UK’s leading sustainable food charity.
- Using more locally sourced and ethical ingredients that support our local economy and are better for health, nature and our climate.
Meals served to Food for Life Served Here standards positively impact:
Customers
Kitchen teams
Local economy
Added Value
School Fetes
We work with our schools to generate additional income.
Charity Breakfasts or Fundraisers
Let us help you raise money for chosen charities.
Interactive Workshops
Food is fun! We get involved! We help our schools give their pupils the best start in life
Christmas Parties
Christmas Menus and Christmas Party Buffets are popular with our children
Topic Days
Our in-house designer will create menus link to specific topics
Our in-house designer will create menus link to specific topics
We inspire and engage with children to help establish healthy eating habits that will serve them well throughout life.
Welcome Events and Parents Evening
We provide tastings, information on nutrition, environmental initiatives and food provenance. We are ALWAYS there to give advice on specific dietary needs.
