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A simpler way to deliver great school meals.

Think of us as the perfect blend of in-house and contract caterers. We’ll be an extension of your team, delivering services that flex around your requirements. What’s more, our team make switching seamless and stress-free.

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Our solution

The best of both worlds

Our approach combines the flexibility and control of in-house catering with the quality, expertise and support of an experienced school food partner. So you can serve great meals with confidence, in a way that works for your school.

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In House

  • Control
  • Flexibility
  • Cost
  • Ease
  • Quality
  • Safety
  • Sustainability
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Prepared Solution

  • Control
  • Flexibility
  • Cost
  • Ease
  • Quality
  • Safety
  • Sustainability
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Contract Caterer

  • Control
  • Flexibility
  • Cost
  • Ease
  • Quality
  • Safety
  • Sustainability

Making every step simple.

Planning around your school.

We start by understanding how your school works. We’ll review your equipment, freezer space, ordering and menu requirements, then agree an approach that works for your team. If additional equipment is needed, we can provide that too.

Getting your team ready.

Our in house experts will give your team the practical training they need to feel confident from day one, covering everything from ordering and meal preparation to presentation and portion control.

Supporting you all the way.

Our support continues long after launch. Your dedicated apetito team will be there with practical advice and ongoing guidance to help keep everything running smoothly.

Switching to apetito saves money and reduces waste.

50%

Less staff required to supply meals

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65%

Less food waste

20%

Cost savings on average

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FAQs

Your school meal questions answered.

Everything you need to know about our meal services.

We work alongside your existing team to provide a catering service shaped around your school. We’ll review your requirements, equipment, ordering and menus, then provide training and ongoing support to help everything run smoothly.

Yes. Our Allergen range is free from the 14 main allergens, giving more pupils the opportunity to enjoy school meals with their friends. We also analyse samples from every batch of our school meals for allergens and pathogens.

We offer meals for a wide range of dietary, nutritional and cultural needs, including texture modified meals and options created around specific religious requirements.

Yes. Our in house team provides practical training covering everything from ordering and meal preparation to presentation and portion control. Support continues after launch too.

We’ll review your existing equipment and freezer space as part of the planning process. If additional equipment is required, we can provide it.

Our approach is designed to help schools manage portions, reduce waste and make catering more efficient.

We support you throughout the changeover, from initial planning and menu selection to training and launch. Once your service is up and running, your apetito team continue to provide practical advice and guidance.

Take the first step today

Book a free, no-obligation, discussion with our team today.