School catering

Selecting the right contract caterer is crucial for providing nutritious meals, fostering healthy eating habits, and contributing to a positive learning environment. This decision is an investment in students’ health and academic success. We pride ourselves on assisting our clients in seamlessly transitioning to a new contract caterer, backed by continuous contract management support. Below is our comprehensive plan for ensuring a successful change in your service.

Our service includes…

  • Procurement of Catering Contract in line with public regulations and legislation.
  • Facilitating regular meetings and communication between the client and supplier. Monitoring contract key performance indicators.
  • Reviewing external Environmental Health Inspection reports and providing advice and support.
  • Conducting regular service inspections and kitchen audits, providing detailed reports outlining any actions.
  • Financial monitoring to optimise cost effectiveness and ensuring best value.
  • Managing compliance documentation including Health and Safety and Safeguarding.

“We are continually impressed by the way in which SSC Partnership engages with us with the catering management services. From procurement to initial meetings, follow ups and regular service checks, all are conducted with integrity, realism and with support. Nothing is ever too much, and we feel, as the client, that our opinions are listened to and valued. Thank you to SSC for excellent service, value for money and always being available if we need to ask for advice.”

Josh Newham

Headteacher – Hazelwood Schools