Independents by Sodexo has been selected to deliver a five-year catering contract by St Leonards School in St Andrews.
Founded in 1887, St Leonards currently has 600 pupils aged 5-18, and provides a ‘home from home’ boarding experience for 150 pupils.
A new menu will be introduced offering a range of dishes with a focus on fresh, seasonal and nutritious food from 20th August 2024.
Independents by Sodexo will cater for breakfast, lunch, supper as well as options for both morning and afternoon breaks. Age-appropriate, varied and flexible menus have been designed to recognise pupil tastes at different stages of school life, as well as the international reach of the school community.
We are thrilled to bring our passion and expertise to the St Leonards community and to support them in their goal to bring out the best in each pupil.
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Driving sustainability is core to the partnership and the caterer has committed to offering a third of its main meals as plant-based options by 2025. Dishes to be introduced include BBQ jackfruit and roasted squash, and aubergine madras – as well as other vegan, vegetarian and free-from dishes.
Reducing food waste will be a focus through WasteWatch, Sodexo’s food waste management programme, which will enable the school catering team at St Leonards to minimise waste from improved kitchen practices. This will be supported by communications for pupils to help educate and encourage them to be mindful when choosing their meals to avoid unnecessary waste.
Independents by Sodexo will also support the School with hospitality and special events services such as Sixth Form balls and weekend match teas for sports.
Simon Knight, managing director for Independents by Sodexo, says: “We are thrilled to bring our passion and expertise to the St Leonards community and to support them in their goal to bring out the best in each pupil. Our services have been designed to support the culture of the School with a clear focus on wellbeing, enhancing learning, investing in people, collaboration and driving sustainability.
“St Leonards has a pioneering educational heritage and is rooted in the local community. We look forward to the start of term and to serve pupils with a brand new menu focused on sustainable, nutritious and delicious food.”
St Leonards School Head, Simon Brian, adds: “We are delighted to partner with Independents by Sodexo. We were impressed by their commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship and their focus on enhancing student wellbeing and the learning environment through food.”
St Leonards is a centre of excellence for boarding research, with a particular focus on supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
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