School caterers
Over one third of children are overweight or obese by the time they leave primary school. 25% of children aged 11-15 are too heavy to be healthy.
School meals offer a genuine opportunity to change this. Serving healthy food at lunchtime can help tackle obesity and encourage children to adopt good eating habits at a young age.
The Catering Mark is increasingly recognised by local authorities and parents. Having the Catering Mark can give you the edge when applying for new contracts. As Penny Richards from Caterlink, the state education catering specialist said:
“Over the last couple of years we’ve noticed an increasing number of tenders are asking for the Catering Mark as a contractual pre-requisite which is a fantastic measure of its recognition and success amongst customers.”
Schools have reported that as more children enjoy school dinners, the number eating school meals has increased. After being awarded silver in Merton, Jackie Schneider, chair of the Merton Parents for Better Food in School commented:
"We are delighted that school dinners have improved so dramatically. The silver Catering Mark is an excellent achievement and we encourage all parents in Merton to consider choosing school dinners for their children."
If you'd like to offer your customers an independent guarantee that the food you’re serving is freshly prepared and free from controversial additives, apply for the Catering Mark today.
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