--- title: "Home" slug: "home" date: 2026-01-20 modified: 2026-09-21 author: "Sajad" description: "Catering exclusively for Independent schools Delicious, nutritious food prepared by experienced chefs on site. Built around your school's culture and your pupils' needs. Contact us Catering to over 220+ schools Bespoke, allergen-aware premium dining experience Nutritionist approved meal plans Farm-to-table" canonical_url: https://holroydhowe.com/ source: https://holroydhowe.com/ word_count: 596 reading_time: "3 min read" schema_type: "WebPage" robots: "index, follow" lang: en-US --- # Home ## Catering exclusively for *Independent schools* Delicious, nutritious food prepared by experienced chefs on site. Built around your school's culture and your pupils' needs. 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Our nursery, pre-prep and prep menus burst with colour and nutrition, inspiring children to dive into new tastes with confidence and excitement. [Learn more](/what-do-we-do/prep-schools/) [See a sample meal plan](/food-and-menus/) ![](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/a2584c07562f49a3e64d969a5e87aebbcc15d196-1-1024x682.jpg) High-street inspiration, on-site standards Older pupils demand more. We match that energy with globally inspired, street‑food‑led menus centred on fresh seasonal produce. [Learn more](/what-do-we-do/senior-schools/) [See a sample meal plan](/food-and-menus/) ![](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Rectangle-42452-1.avif) Flexible food for busy schedules Sixth formers juggle revision, sport, and social life, so they need dining that fits around them. Flexible options with grab and go convenience, plus relaxed spaces where students can eat, study, or recharge between lessons. [Learn more](/what-do-we-do/sixth-form/) [See a sample meal plan](/food-and-menus/) ![](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7ef3f503773c54db32135c35600d3c4c8f5c45ff-683x1024.avif) A taste of home, wherever home may be Homely dishes, pop-up street food, pizza nights, fake-aways or take-away inspired weekend meals. International students get a taste of home, and every boarder has a say in shaping the menu. [Learn more](/what-do-we-do/boarding-school/) [See a sample meal plan](/food-and-menus/) ![](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/e5b8ab1328c214f81a0ce3c456c827ea7c715907-683x1024.avif) 0 Years of exclusive focus on independent schools Since 1997, Holroyd Howe has been serving delicious, nutritious, fresh *food to independent schools.* [Learn more about us !\[\](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Arrow-1-2.svg)](/about-us/) 0 Schools served every day (and evening!) 0 k+ Meals served today at 13:00 pm 0 Apprentices currently in training 0 K Active team members delivering for schools ## Our clients Tailored to individual needs, our services create engaging dining experiences that go far beyond standard school catering. [Read our case studies](/case-study/) Bede’s Day and Boarding Eastbourne [Read case study](https://holroydhowe.com/case-study/creating-positive-change-throughmeaningful-community-commitments/) ![Bede’s](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bedes-logo-1-1-300x81.webp) Stowe Sixth Form Buckingham [Read case study](https://holroydhowe.com/case-study/redefining-school-dining-throughpartnership-led-innovation/) ![Stowe](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/stowe-logo-group-wht-300x150.avif) City of London Schools Day School London [Read case study](https://holroydhowe.com/case-study/advancing-sustainability-througha-collaborative-school-partnership/) ![City of London Schools](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/logo-white-1.svg) Brentwood School Day and Boarding Essex [Read case study](https://holroydhowe.com/case-study/transforming-commercial-spaces-andenhancing-the-boarding-experience/) ![Brentwood School](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/brentwood-school-on-dark.svg) ## Our approach ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42387-4.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42386-6.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42385-4.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a36fea4cd82fa3852b1dd21ce4b025bf130d4b6a.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42423-2.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42422-1.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42457-2.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42420-1-1.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42382-1.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/252c4d1d553473b98951ac8ed8e9712f9096010a.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42381-1.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42383-3.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42387-4.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42386-6.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42385-4.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a36fea4cd82fa3852b1dd21ce4b025bf130d4b6a.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42423-2.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42422-1.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42457-2.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42420-1-1.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42382-1.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42387-4.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42386-6.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42385-4.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a36fea4cd82fa3852b1dd21ce4b025bf130d4b6a.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42423-2.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42422-1.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42457-2.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42420-1-1.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42382-1.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/252c4d1d553473b98951ac8ed8e9712f9096010a.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42381-1.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42383-3.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42387-4.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42386-6.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42385-4.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a36fea4cd82fa3852b1dd21ce4b025bf130d4b6a.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42423-2.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42422-1.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42457-2.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42420-1-1.avif) ![Trail image](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42382-1.avif) ### Nutrition that *starts in the classroom* Our qualified nutritionists plan meals and educate pupils, supporting athletes and working with your school on managing dietary needs and eating disorder awareness. Last year alone, our Head of Nutrition taught over 8,000 pupils across the country. [Learn more](/our-approach/nutrition/) ![](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/26642eab36d5fc0a95129d7a042907ab31b9299d.avif) ![](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/06f873169ff1ee3fc1106258c488c3430275d355-1.avif) ![](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42410-1-1008x1024.avif) ### Sustainability you *can measure* We’re one of only a handful of foodservice operators with science-backed Net Zero targets approved by the SBTi, and we’ve already achieved a 41% reduction in food waste while working with over 600 purpose-driven suppliers. These aren’t just ambitious targets for the future, they reflect where we are today. 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