A three-year deal with the City Academy in Hackney alone is worth over £2m, while similar length contracts with London Academy, Edgware and Shenfield High School, Brentwood are valued at £1.6m and £1.4m respectively.
In total the Hampshire-based school food provider has won contracts to serve up meals to more than 8,200 pupils at 11 academies, primary and secondary schools and a community college across the south of England.
Managing director Nelson Williams said the new business bolstered Pabulum’s position as one of the largest providers of freshly prepared school meals in the region.
“Our high quality and innovative menus created from local, sustainably-sourced produce have impressed the management at schools in Essex, Bristol, Kent, London and Cambridge.
“Good service and a strong track record at other local schools and sister academies were also key factors in appointing the Hampshire caterers.
“There is no doubt that Pabulum has been brought on board at these schools as a result of our passion for good quality, nutritious food. However, word of mouth and client referrals have also played a crucial part in gaining us the new business.
“As well as generating excitement around the wide-ranging menus made with the freshest British ingredients, we will be making major investments to the dining facilities at two schools to create contemporary new counters that will bring a fresh new service to students.”
The full list of Pabulum’s new school catering contracts is: Shenfield High School in Brentwood, Essex; Winterbourne International Academy, Bristol; Woodland Primary, Bristol; Peareswood Primary, Erith; Alma Primary School, Enfield; The City Academy, Hackney; Cambourne Village College, Cambridge; Bristol Free School, London Academy, Edgware; Community College Whitstable, Kent; and North Cambridge Academy.