We believe access to good food is a right and not a privilege.

Therefore, we exist to make a tangible nutritional difference in people’s lives. We do this through serving over 8,900 School Food Plan and Food for Life compliant meals every days cross our 42 schools, nurseries and education units.

We’re a professional team of nearly 250 employees relish the opportunity to collaborate with our member school communities as well as with a small team of volunteers who specifically support our charitable initiatives. Together, we work to provide #FoodForGood from City Catering for pupils and their families. And with 95% of our team recommending us as an employer, we confident we continue to thrive.

We are acutely aware of the challenges many families face in the school holidays where the risks of food poverty increase.

As a result, we work hard to support the increasing need for, HAF, funded holiday catering, for our member schools and groups across Southampton.

Our Cooking at Home programme that invites anyone and everyone to get inspired, gain confidence and explore cooking from scratch to empower people to access good, affordable and simple home cooking.

School food that nourishes pupils and the planet

School Food

Great learning starts with great nutrition. Our freshly prepared school meals provide the energy and nutrients children need to stay focused, active and ready to achieve their best. From the classroom to the playground and sports field, our balanced menus support both physical and mental wellbeing while helping to establish healthy eating habits for life.

Supporting families and local communities through food

Cooking At Home

Our Cooking at Home boxes are designed to support families facing food insecurity by providing everything needed to create healthy meals at home. Each box includes fresh produce, cupboard essentials, and straightforward, nutritious recipes that the whole family can enjoy.

Providing ethically sourced nutritious and healthy foods

Healthy Foods

We source ingredients from ethical suppliers, follow the principles of the School Food Plan, support the Food for Life Served Here programme, and offer more plant-rich choices through our alignment with ProVeg. Together, these commitments help us provide nutritious, sustainable meals that support children’s health and education today and encourage healthy habits for the future.

Food For Life Accredited Meals

The Government’s School Food Plan, and the Soil Association Food For Life Bronze caterer award. By opening our kitchens to the Soil Association’s inspection team each year, we confirm our commitment to using honest, local and seasonal produce.

Supporting Our School Communites

Whether its via our Lunch Crowd HAF club meal provision or through our Cooking at Home programme – we are supporting our member school communities. Families and households continue to be at risk of food poverty and insecurity, and we want to support food relief and long-term sustainable initiatives where possible.

Allergens, Intolerances and Special Diets

The management of allergens, intolerances and specific SEN special diets are a growing requirement of any school caterer. We currently generate over 260 bespoke menus for children across our member schools twice every year in line with our summer and winter menu cycles.

Trained and Dedicated Cooks

Our kitchen teams are the beating heart of our organisation. Our Head of Kitchens are professionally trained cooks with a wealth of experience regarding how to run an effective and efficient school kitchen.

Food For Good