Kitchens & Small Equipment
Education Leeds awarded £400,000.00 of the national standards grant fund 5b to all secondary and primary schools to procure new small equipment that aimed to help prepare fresh ingredients especially fresh fruit and vegetables. The choice of equipment was determined in partnership between the school and their catering provider . Secondary schools were each awarded £2,800 and £1,300 to all Primary schools. Information on procurement is available on the procurement page. A fresh look at efficient kitchens and dining spaces
In September the School Food Trust launched the latest in the “fresh look guide” which looks at how meal service efficiency and dining hall experience can be improved by using small amounts of capital funding. The guide will help providers improve the customer experience and increase school meal take up.
Who should use it?
This guide has been developed to assist all those involved in the school meal service, whether they are a planners for new builds or refurbishments, headteacher, cook, caterer, business manager or lunchtime supervisor, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the kitchen and the lunchtime service.  |
