The three-year deal will see Cleverchefs Group retain their partnership with Selwood Academy, who they have worked with since 2021. From September Selwood Academy will cook, deliver and serve to all nine primary schools in and around Frome.
The kitchens and equipment are currently being upgraded as part of a joint investment plan between Selwood Academy and Cleverchefs. Head chef Ashley who heads up the catering team for Selwood, said he is looking forward to producing nutritious meals for the schools.
He commented: “We will be serving 900 meals daily to the schoolchildren and are currently devising some tasty meals using seasonal produce and local ingredients for when terms begins in September.”
Founded in 2015 by Nick Collins, Cleverchefs is an ‘innovative’ catering company, providing high-quality and nutritious food for the education, workplace and leisure sectors. Cleverchefs is passionate about nurturing school performance through food and innovation by introducing young minds to good, tasty and freshly cooked food.
He said: “We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with Selwood Academy who share our commitment to providing top-quality meals for schoolchildren. We’re driven by a passion for good food and the belief that school meals should be exciting, nutritious and flavoursome. Each dish we prepare is a testament to our high standards of creativity and we will keep innovating to deliver delicious and wholesome recipes to Frome.”
Cleverchefs recently won Contract Caterer of the Year accolade at this year’s Public Sector Catering Awards. The accolade was given to the individual or organisation who has made an ‘outstanding contribution’ to the cost sector.