Sodexo is committed to delivering catering services whilst providing sustainable food choices and valued experiences in the education sector. Independents by Sodexo will cater for over a thousand pupils and staff daily, offering breakfast, lunch and supper from August 2024.
Maylin Ware, Bursar spokesperson from Shrewsbury School, said: "We are pleased to embark on this new journey with Independents by Sodexo. Their commitment to quality, sustainability and innovative culinary practices is aligned with our ethos at Shrewsbury School. We look forward to how this partnership will enhance the daily lives of our pupils and staff."
Sodexo will introduce carbon labelling to its menus and through its food waste management programme WasteWatch, which will help the school to reach their net zero targets.
Breakfast will cater for all preferences with a wide range of nutritious items including a comprehensive ‘Grab & Go’ range mirroring contemporary breakfast options offered on the high street. Lunch will include new destination counters serving a range of delicious seasonal and sustainable dishes.
A regular pop-up custom kitchen will enhance the food experience for the school’s pupils and staff bringing theatre to the dining hall. Supper will see a rotating concept menu focusing on themed servery areas each evening, ensuring a diverse and engaging end-of-day meal for the school’s boarding community.
Simon Knight, managing director for Independents by Sodexo, added: "The contract will enable us to provide employment and career opportunities for more than 40 people from the local area. We also plan to welcome an apprentice to the team at the school. We look forward to partnering with Shrewsbury School from the summer to deliver a new innovative dining service which will enhance the food experiences of staff and pupils alike.”