International Green Apple Environment Awards
Hannah Irvine, our Sustainability & Environmental Manager explains “Our project aim was to build a continuous-improvement sustainability programme, focused on contract catering in the private education sector. Thanks to a full team effort, I was able to provide evidence that we are not only dedicated to feeding independent minds, but catering for sustainable futures”. The […]
Welcome aboard, Wrekin College and The Old Hall School
When Sir John Bayley founded Wrekin College in 1880, he wanted to establish a school which would be different. In particular, he said “the danger of any school is that of falling into a narrow groove of teaching all children as though they were turned out by Mother Nature in stereotyped fashion, of failing to […]
Welcome aboard Trent College
Founded in 1868, Trent College and The Elms has a long and proud history of delivering high-quality education. Today, the school has grown to accommodate over 1,100 pupils, offering a fully co-educational environment for both day pupils and boarders, from as young as 0 months through to 18 years. This inclusive, all-through approach provides continuity and a strong sense of community, supporting […]
We’re proud to launch our very own learning platform
Our experts have developed a virtual learning platform to support teachers educating pupils on food, nutrition and sustainability. The resources are available for both Preparatory and Senior Schools to facilitate teachers in delivering a wide variety of subject topics, such as packaging and recycling, immunity and wellbeing, food waste and the basics of nutrition. In […]
New Catering Service at The King’s School Macclesfield
In July 2020, The King’s School relocated to a stunning new £60-million campus, set within an impressive 80-acre rural site nestled between Macclesfield and Over Alderley. This state-of-the-art development marks a significant milestone in the school’s long and distinguished history. Designed to support the evolving needs of modern education, the new campus offers outstanding facilities for boys and girls aged 3 to 18, […]
Boosting Immunity and Wellbeing
There are various nutrients that help to support the immune system, but it is important to remember that no nutrient alone will stop us from becoming ill, however many nutrients do influence the body’s ability to fight infection. Fruits and vegetables like oranges, peppers and leafy greens contain the plant form of vitamin A which […]
Reducing Our Food Waste
Within the UK, 9.5 million tonnes (that is the equivalent weight as 47,500 blue whales) of food is wasted every single year, with much of this waste coming from our homes (WRAP, 2020). Most of this food is considered to be avoidable food waste, meaning we could have eaten this at some stage. With such […]
‘Home School Bistro’ is NOW OPEN
The Home School Bistro is a new resource to help families cook and learn about delicious, nutritious food whilst home schooling and in isolation. These tried and tested ‘family favourite’ recipes have been developed by our experienced chefs and analysed by our dedicated sustainability and nutrition experts. Home School Bistro recipes and menus have been […]
Supporting our schools and local communities
It really demonstrates the spirit of Holroyd Howe teams and the schools we work with. Catering for key workers’ children and teaching staff, through to supporting charities catering for the homeless. We want to say WELL DONE and THANK YOU to you all. Food boxes and essential provisions King Edward’s School, in Witley came up […]
Holroyd Howe supports new charity from 2020
Children of the Mountain support the poorest children in Nepal by providing them with opportunity to access education and personal development. We feel like their focus on education and development makes them a great fit with our business and so we have committed to sponsor them for the next two years. The charity has been […]