Aramark will provide services to 22 food outlets, investing in a ‘fresh new look and feel’ at venues as well as improving the speed of service.
Paul Bloxham, culinary director for Aramark UK, will introduce more plant-based options, install salad bars and improve cooking techniques. An evolving range of meal deals will also be introduced to encourage those entitled to free college meals (FCM) to use their daily allowance.
Helen Milligan-Smith, managing director of Aramark Food Services, said: “We aim to transform the catering service at NCC with our keen appreciation for the role of food and coffee at the heart of campus life.
“Our new food offering is designed to meet student and staff’s varying needs, as well as enhancing the learning experience of the students in the culinary and foodservice world.”
As well as catering services Aramark UK plans to host Enterprise Days giving the students insight into the hospitality sector and training days to prepare students for the workplace.
Suri Araniyasundaran, deputy chief executive at New City College said: “The food and other refreshments served on our campuses are a very important element of our students' experience.
“After a robust tender process, we are pleased to confirm that Aramark will be working with us on this significant contract. We look forward to a fresh, new approach to our campus food outlets.”