Catering Audits for Schools
Managing the success of your catering operation takes time, resources and expertise. Trust in our decades of experience to improve your school’s food service across the board
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How Do We Support?
No caterer is perfect – we all understand and accept this. However, your students always take priority – they deserve the best available food at the best possible price.
That’s why we offer our school catering reviews and audits, designed to ensure that your high standards are maintained, and that you’re getting true value for money from your caterers.
Why Partner with Procure?
Between managing your menus, sourcing ethical products, managing tight budgets and complying with regulations, there’s a lot you need to consider at any school. We’re here to alleviate many of these pressures.
Enjoy Peace of Mind
We’ll take pressures associated with managing catering in your school(s) off of your shoulders, meaning you can sleep easier at night.
You’re in Safe Hands
We bring decades of procurement, education and accounting experience into one place, ensuring that you have the highest quality team in your corner.
Better Manage Budgets
We understand that most schools operate on a shoestring budget. We’ll ensure you can save money on your catering without compromising on quality.
Data-Based
Any decisions we make are based on feedback and data gathered from your school(s) – no guesswork, just proven results.
Financial Reviews
We deliver comprehensive cost analysis and budget management support for schools and MATs looking to optimise their catering service.
This might include:
- Conducting a detailed analysis of current catering expenditures
- Negotiation supplier contracts for better pricing
- Offering solutions to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency
We draw on our extensive network to benchmark your catering service against others across the UK, meaning you can get a true sense of whether you’re getting value for money.
Quality Audits
In many schools, headteachers and SBMs wear many hats, and are often involved heavily in ensuring that catering quality is maintained.
This eats significantly into your time on a weekly basis, taking you away from other equally important duties.
That’s why we provide comprehensive catering quality audits. We’ll provide an objective view on what’s going well with your existing caterers, and what needs to be improved, allowing you to make informed decisions on what, if anything, needs to change.
Menu Planning
Menu planning is incredibly difficult in any organisation, but this difficulty is tenfold when catering for a school.
We’re determined advocates of menu equality in schools; we never want a child who receives free school meals to feel any different from those who do not.
That’s why we’ll take the time to help you plan your menu, balancing the need for children to try new things, but also ensuring that there’s something on the menu for everyone, meaning every young person has access to the food they deserve.
We’re Always Learning
Take a look through some of our latest content – we’re always making time for a little learning!
Academy Trust Handbook 2026
A practical guide to the Academy Trust Handbook 2026 procurement changes for multi-academy trusts.
Should You Manage Catering In-House or Outsource It?
Should your school manage catering in-house or outsource it? Compare the benefits of key considerations to make the right decision.
The DfE energy row is missing the question that actually matters to your trust
The Energy Consultants Association (ECA) have urged the DfE to correct ‘misleading’ energy claims. For MATs and academies, it’s worth understanding what that debate is really about.
It all starts with a chat
We’re here when you’re ready. The first step is a no-obligation chat with our procurement specialists. We’re here to act as advisors. If you’ve got any questions, please do let us know.
