Supporting the school food sector across England and Wales.
Vision and mission Statement: "Together, we achieve excellence in school food"
The School Food People aim to set high standards of professionalism in education catering; to be the lead consultative body to the Government in delivering healthy eating policies and to equip education caterers with the necessary skills, knowledge and support which will enable them to meet the changing demands of the industry sector.
We are here to give everyone who provides catering within the education sector a voice – as well as the knowledge, resources and support to make nutritious and healthy food part of everyday life. We do this each day because great school food helps young people to thrive, concentrate, enjoy school and achieve more.
We’re not a caterer or quality assurance body — we empower those who are.
A Powerful Community Shaping the Future of School Food
The School Food People is a democratic organisation, and we want to emphasise that The School Food People is inclusive and dedicated to supporting everyone in the school food sector, everybody can contribute and is welcome. The School Food People is powered by the passion and dedication of its members across the country—many of whom volunteer their time and expertise to drive positive change in education catering.
The School People’s membership is diverse, and includes public and private sector providers, client officers, dietitians and individual schools. There are also hundreds of associate members who are jointly responsible for the supply of over £m per annum of food, drink, equipment and services to the school catering sector.
Together, we champion the highest standards in school food, working collaboratively to meet mandatory nutritional guidelines and promote the health and wellbeing of future generations. By uniting our efforts, we not only secure the future of the service and its workforce but also inspire more students and families to choose nutritious, high-quality school meals every day.