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At Holroyd Howe, we’re setting the standard for exceptional catering in prestigious independent schools across the country. Our love for food, creativity, and commitment to excellent service form the heart of our company, while our people are its soul.

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Our work culture

Come to work with us, and you’ll see how we’ve created a culture where each individual feels valued, respected, and supported in their role, with plenty of opportunities for development. Every single one of us makes Holroyd Howe what it is – and as we all grow, so does the business.

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Hear from some of our lovely people

Investing in you

Learning and development are vital to our operations. To keep improving our offer to clients, we must all keep learning. So when you join us, we invest in your growth. Whether it’s a HIT (Hospitality Industry Training) apprenticeship or a training programme tailored to your specific needs and ambitions, we help you excel in your catering career.

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169

Classroom courses

89k

hours of learning

22

apprentices qualified

53

apprentices currently in training

Our values

People first

We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always

Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education

We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do

Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking

New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

Benefits that make a difference

Working with us means working in some of the UK’s leading independent schools. So you’re in attractive, inspiring surroundings – whether it’s the heart of a city, or a beautiful rural location. You’ll enjoy flexible contracts and working schedules, as well as many practical benefits and a range of support, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance and supporting you through personal life events as much as we can.

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  • 24 weeks enhanced maternity, surrogacy, and adoption leave
  • 4 weeks secondary carer and fertility treatment leave
  • 3 days grandparent leave
  • 3 volunteering days a year
  • Bereavement consultations
  • Annual health check
  • Digital GP sessions
  • Second medical opinions
  • Mental health and nutrition consultations
  • Flexible contracts and working schedules
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Team and company-wide award events
  • Referral programmes for introducing new employees and clients
  • Free meals when you’re working in one of our schools
  • Excellent pension scheme and life insurance*
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Discounts at retail and leisure outlets
our responsibilities to our people

Don't just take our word for it…

Holroyd Howe inherited a team lacking in direction, providing dull and uninspiring food that attracted considerable negative comment. Within a few short months, the school’s catering offer was transformed into a vibrant, exciting and highly acclaimed service with a revitalised team that thinks creatively and strives for excellence.

Brentwood School, Essex Bursar