This new partnership marks a ‘significant’ milestone for both organisations, combining two businesses with a shared passion for fresh, nutritious food and exceptional service. Impact Food Group says its on a mission to ‘transform’ one million student’s lives evert year through the power of food.
With Dolce joining the IFG family, the group cements its position as one of the market leaders in education catering, now serving over 1,500 schools and one million students every day. The terms of the transaction are undisclosed.
IFG takes pride in its unique approach, rooted in uncompromising partnerships with schools, that has successfully delivered an impressive retention rate of 97% and secured a reputation for becoming an irreplaceable part of each school community.
Dolce will continue to operate as a stand-alone brand within IFG, with its co-founders Scott and Adam Curtis remaining at the helm and joining the IFG senior leadership team. Dolce won the Contract Caterer of the Year Award at the 2025 Public Sector Catering Awards.
Richard Taylor, chief executive of Impact Food Group, commented: “Dolce’s dedication to quality, service, and fresh food mirrors our own values and culture. We’re thrilled to join forces with a partner who shares our passion for transforming student outcomes through nutritious and vibrant food experiences.
“Together, we will combine our strengths to deliver exceptional service to our clients, enhance student wellbeing, and preserve the unique cultures that define both our organisations and of which we are very proud. This collaboration empowers us to make a meaningful impact—helping more students eat better food, every day. We would like to welcome all the Dolce team to Impact Food Group’s family and look forward to working closely together.”
Both companies are driven by a commitment to making a genuine social impact—improving health outcomes, supporting educational attainment, and building lifelong healthy habits.
By bringing together their expertise, resources, and innovative digital systems, the combined group will be able to deliver even greater value to schools, students, parents and communities across the UK.
Scott Curtis, co-founder of Dolce, added: “We’re proud of what we’ve built at Dolce and are excited about what’s next. With IFG’s support, we have even more opportunities to grow, innovate, and deliver outstanding food and service. This is about working together, learning from each other, and continuing to make a real impact for our clients, customers, and people.”