We have over 20 years experience in the education catering sector and with a highly experienced management team, we provide a complete range of services to assist schools, academies and MATs across the country.
Understanding that there are unique challenges when it comes to running a profitable catering operation within a Multi Academy Trust, our team of experts have come up with 5 key considerations that MATs should be asking about their catering operation.
1. Are we compliant?
When it comes to procurement, can you provide full traceability of products and due diligence for your food contracts? In terms of kitchen legislation, compliance to health and safety standards such as HACCP and COSHH will ensure the highest levels of food safety.
2. Are all of the schools in our Multi Academy Trust on the same pricing structure?
Using a compliant framework for all of your academies ensures that prices and budgets are under control which will enable you to have a profitable catering service.
3. Do we have true visibility?
Investing in services that provide peace of mind and transparency will lead you to make informed decisions. These services will provide solutions such as:
- Consolidated invoicing
- Full reporting on product and spend analysis
- KPI reports from suppliers
4. Are we getting the best value?
Whether you have outsourced your catering or not, an independent benchmarking exercise on price can provide you with valuable information if you are considering not to renew your contract and take your catering inhouse.
5. Do we have some level of price stability?
To have greater control over your school budget, you need to have fixed pricing periods where you know how much you are paying and for how long, without any random fluctuations.
If you can answer YES to all 5 questions, then you are on your way to becoming a Multi Academy Trust with a profitable catering business.
If you answered NO to any one of these questions, get in touch with us and find out how we can take your Multi Academy Trust catering operations to the next level.
