Catering Services
Catering Services for Schools
Food plays a big part in how a school feels day to day. It affects energy, mood, behaviour and whether pupils feel comfortable in their environment.
We focus on school food that works in real life, in real kitchens, with real pupils. That means food pupils actually enjoy eating, services that run smoothly, and teams who feel supported rather than stretched.
We take time to get to know each school. The routines. The space. The pupils. The pressures. That way the catering feels like a natural part of the school day, not something bolted on from the outside.
Primary Catering – Juniper Club
In primary settings, food is about reassurance as much as nutrition. Children need meals that feel familiar, balanced and enjoyable, served in an environment where they feel safe and relaxed.
Juniper Club focuses on building positive relationships with pupils and staff, encouraging good eating habits gently and consistently. We work with schools to shape menus, dining spaces and routines that support wellbeing, behaviour and belonging.
We focus on creating a dining experience that feels right for each school and its pupils.
Secondary Catering – Juniper Kitchen
Older pupils want choice, independence and food that feels relevant to them.
Juniper Kitchen reflects that. The offer is shaped around pupil voice, modern formats and flexibility, with the aim of increasing engagement and reducing waste. When pupils feel listened to, they are far more likely to use the service and respect the space.
We support schools to build an offer that feels right for their students rather than forcing a standard model across every site.
“The children and staff are so very lucky to have an exceptional outstanding team that delivers high quality, scrumptious, delicious meals everyday at Dersingham.”
DERSINGHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL
In-house Catering Management
Some schools prefer to manage their own kitchens but still want experienced support around them.
We work alongside in-house teams to strengthen systems, support leadership, review performance and offer practical guidance. Schools stay in control, with extra expertise available when it is helpful.
Menu Checking and Nutritional Compliance
We help schools make sure their menus meet the current school food standards whilst still being realistic to deliver and appealing to pupils.
The focus is on what will genuinely improve the offer, rather than adding unnecessary complexity.
“I am sending acknowledgment of the wonderful job our Chef Manager does here at Curwen Primary school. The options that are available to our children and staff are excellent and the meals range from freshly baked bread, to cakes made from scratch giving us a real home-cooked feel. The portion sizes are generous so you never go hungry now.”
Curwen Primary School
Allergen Management Support
Allergen safety is something families rightly care deeply about, and it is something Juniper takes equally seriously. Through our partnership with a Registered Dietitian, we can develop bespoke menus to support the individual needs of pupils.
We support schools with systems, training and documentation that help teams feel confident and help parents feel reassured. It is about building trust through clear processes and consistent practice.
Staff Training and Development
Behind every strong food service is a confident, supported team.
We deliver training that reflects real kitchen environments and real challenges. That includes food standards, allergen awareness, communication and leadership, delivered in a way that respects people’s experience and builds confidence.