From the start of the 2026 school year, over half a million more children will benefit from a free nutritious meal every school day as the Government has announced plans to expand the free school m
The Juniper Club is the new primary school catering identity, designed to make lunchtime a moment of connection, discovery and joy.
The awards provide an opportunity for those working within the school food sector to get some much-deserved recognition for their hard work. The three categories for this year's awards are:
Co-founded by Stephanie Spratt and Chris Whitter, Olive Dining supports students and members of the school community through the provision of quality, freshly prepared and nutritious meals – partic
The Government says half a million more children will benefit from best start free breakfast clubs from April 2026, delivering real relief to families struggling with the rising cost of living whil
The demonstrations, which were part of the Public Sector Catering Kitchen, highlighted the importance of chefs working throughout the public sector who together help to feed a healthy and sustainab
The borough was the first in the country to extend free school meals to all secondary pupils, regardless of household income.
The BDA is calling on the UK Government to extend free school meal provision to all primary schoolchildren.
The local authority runs a company called Leicestershire Traded Services (LTS), which provides catering to over 100 schools.
The ProVeg School Plates Awards are a national accreditation scheme recognising nutritious and eco-friendly menus.