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Seamless School Catering: The Easy Switch to apetito
RUPERT WEBER, General Manager for apetito’s Education Division looks at how switching catering providers can be made simple with apetito.
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chool meals are a crucial part of any pupils’ day, giving them the fuel and energy they need to focus on their lessons. However, we know that many schools are struggling to provide their pupils with high-quality, nutritious meals. In fact, schools across the country are experiencing inconsistent meal quality, rising costs, labour challenges, poor menu variety and low uptake.
In order to offer pupils the best meals possible, we know many schools are considering the benefits of switching their catering services. However, with the new academic year only being only a few months away in September, switching catering suppliers ready for the new year may feel like a daunting feat.
Many questions will rightly be asked about if switching could disrupt daily operations, and if there is feasibly enough time to change providers. There’s also always an element of uncertainty about whether a new provider will be able to deliver on the quality of meals promised and if new food on offer satisfies pupils’ tastebuds, whilst still meeting their dietary requirements. Then there are all the logistical elements to consider, how long will it take for the catering teams to learn new systems and processes and whether the school will need to recruit more resources in the kitchen.
With all these potential challenges and uncertainty, it is no surprise that many schools are scared to take the leap and switch up their catering providers, even if it’s the better choice for their pupils. Here at apetito, we understand that this decision can be daunting, However, our revolutionary premium pre-prepared meals service means making the switch before September is simple, and with our service your school is in safe hands. We’re already providing nutritious meals, loved by over 25,000 pupils each day.
Effortless Transition
Kitchen or no kitchen, our premium pre-prepared meals system works in any kitchen set-up. As our high-quality meals come frozen, schools simply need
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enough freezer space and ovens to store and cook the food and a place to serve up our meals. This is because at apetito, we do the heavy lifting for you. Our team of expert chefs, dietitians and nutritionists have developed a huge range of delicious and nutritious pre-prepared meals so that schools don’t need these specialist skills in-house. Kitchen staff simply need to take the pre- prepared meals out of the freezer, cook them in the oven and then serve our meals to pupils.
Once on board, schools can create their own menus and place orders using our intuitive ordering platform, ‘myapetito’, which also allows them manage their allergen and nutritional requirements with ease. It doesn’t stop there, as our dedicated team are on hand to guide you through each and every step of getting set up with apetito, from menu planning to staff training. You can be assured of a smooth rollout in just 4-5 weeks.
Let’s give you an example. Last year, one of the schools we now serve discovered our offerings at a conference in July 2024. After the Headteacher sampled our food, she immediately recognised how much her pupils would enjoy our meals and sought to see if apetito could support her school. The school had a strategic vision to change its catering operations, as pupils were having to visit a neighbouring school for lunch. However, without a full kitchen on site, this goal seemed unattainable.
After discussing with our team, who explained that our pre-prepared meal system requires neither a full kitchen setup nor extensive space and staff, the school was eager to proceed. Throughout the summer, our team worked closely with the school to set up the necessary systems and provide staff training. By the first week of term in September, the school was fully prepared for lunchtime service, and the pupils now get to enjoy a hot, high- quality, nutritious meal every day.
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