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# Holroydhowe

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## Posts
- [Championing fibre-rich school food through menu innovation and industry collaboration](https://holroydhowe.com/2026/07/06/championing-fibre-rich-school/): A key area of focus is fibre, an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in digestive health, energy levels and overall wellbeing. Despite its importance, the vast majority of children across the UK are not consuming enough fibre, presenting a significant opportunity for schools and caterers to help establish healthier eating habits from an early age.
- [Celebrating Food for Life Bronze Award across all schools we cater for](https://holroydhowe.com/2026/06/22/celebrating-food-for-life-bronze-award-across-all-our-catered-schools/): We believe that every plate tells a story, one rooted in quality, care and a deep respect for our environment. That’s why we are incredibly proud to share that all our partner schools have achieved the Food for Life Served Here Bronze award from the Soil Association.
- [Celebrating Our People – The Holroyd Howe People Awards 2026](https://holroydhowe.com/2026/05/28/holroyd-howe-people-awards-2026/): On Friday 22nd May, colleagues from across Holroyd Howe came together at the iconic 116 Pall Mall for an unforgettable evening celebrating our annual People Awards.
- [Ellie Olds: My Journey as a Nutritionist](https://holroydhowe.com/2025/06/03/ellie-olds-nutrition-journey/): When I first stepped into the world of hospitality through the WSH graduate programme in 2018, I had no idea how deeply it would shape my career—and my purpose. Today, as Head of Nutrition at Holroyd Howe, I have the privilege of supporting over 230 independent schools across the UK, helping young people understand not just what to eat, but why it matters.
- [People Awards 2025](https://holroydhowe.com/2025/05/22/people-awards-2025-5/): With its grand setting, 116 Pall Mall set the stage for a night of celebration and style. Guests arrived in their best black-tie attire, adding to the event’s polished atmosphere. Over a delicious three-course meal, everyone enjoyed great conversation and reflected on a record-breaking number of nominations, proof of the incredible talent and dedication across our teams.
- [New sustainability initiative – Planting for Pollinators!](https://holroydhowe.com/2023/03/03/new-sustainability-initiative-planting-for-pollinators/): This new initiative supports pupil understanding of how growing different plants, such as wildflowers and herbs, can support us and important pollinators, as well as being beneficial for food security and the environment. To get everyone involved, we partnered with Seedball UK and Bidfood, to gift packs of wildflower and herb seedballs, together with awareness-raising marketing collateral, to support our schools' in looking after their local pollinators!
- [Proud partner of the Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens!](https://holroydhowe.com/2023/02/13/rosslyn-park-national-schools-sevens/): Our Company Nutritionist said “We are delighted to become part of this prestigious event and look forward to building a strong sports nutrition focus over the next few years. Visitors should look out for our team of accredited nutritionists, who will be hosting a range of interactive sports nutrition workshops for spectators, staff and athletes alike, sharing top tips on simplified sports nutrition and providing performance focused foods for competitors to optimise their performance throughout the week. We’re incredibly excited to support both the tournament and our schools competing”.
- [Happy birthday to us, it’s our Silver Anniversary!](https://holroydhowe.com/2022/10/28/silver-anniversary/): A silver anniversary is a lovely time to reflect on some of our milestones. We were the first catering company to be listed as a Sunday Times Top 100 employer. We've picked up awards at The Cateys, Foodservice Cateys and International Green Apple Environment Awards. And we have grown our family to over 3000 people located at some of the finest, world-renowned schools within England, Scotland and Wales. ​
- [See you at the HMC/IAPS Conference in Edinburgh](https://holroydhowe.com/2022/10/04/see-you-at-the-hmc-iaps-conference-in-edinburgh/): With a theme of 'Enlightened Education', the upcoming HMC and IAPS conference in Edinburgh promises to be an inspiring and thought-provoking event for educators and school leaders alike. This year’s conference will delve deep into the philosophy and practice of education, exploring how schools can go beyond academic achievement to nurture well-rounded, resilient, and globally minded individuals. The programme is designed to be both diverse and engaging, offering a rich variety of sessions, keynotes, and workshops that draw directly from UNESCO's eight life-skill Education Entitlements.
- [We’re supporting the Queen’s Green Canopy Initiative](https://holroydhowe.com/2022/05/16/were-delighted-to-be-taking-part-in-the-queens-green-canopy-initiative/): The Queen’s Green Canopy is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, celebrating 70 years of service to the United Kingdom. This nationwide campaign invites individuals, community groups, schools, and organisations to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”, with the aim of creating a network of trees that will serve as a lasting tribute to the Queen’s legacy. Participants are encouraged to register their trees on the Queen’s Green Canopy interactive map, highlighting the collective efforts of communities across the country to improve the environment for future generations.
- [Headline Partner at the ISBA Conference 2022](https://holroydhowe.com/2022/03/30/headline-partner-at-the-isba-conference-2022/): We’re very much looking forward to attending the ISBA Conference and welcoming clients past, present, and future to join us at Stand 121. Events like this provide a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new people, and celebrate the shared values that bring us together in the independent schools community. Whether you’ve partnered with us for years or are curious to learn more about what we do, we’d love to see you.
- [Equality and dignity in the workplace.](https://holroydhowe.com/2022/01/25/equality-and-dignity-in-the-workplace/): Like any responsible employer, we believe everyone is entitled to equality and dignity at work regardless of age, faith, gender, ethnicity and/or nationality. And as part of our diversity and inclusion strategy, we are committed to ensuring all employees are treated with respect. Always.
- [Outstanding contributions celebrated People Awards](https://holroydhowe.com/2021/11/29/2021-holroyd-howe-people-awards/): The 5th Annual Holroyd Howe People Awards took place recently at the prestigious Banking Hall in the City of London. It was an appropriate venue for recognising the outstanding contributions of all nominees and finalists.
- [International Green Apple Environment Awards](https://holroydhowe.com/2021/11/18/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”.
- [Welcome aboard, Wrekin College and The Old Hall School](https://holroydhowe.com/2021/02/22/holroyd-howe-win-the-catering-and-cleaning-contract-at-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 realise that any successful school is one where each pupil receives individual attention”. This has been Wrekin’s philosophy ever since.
- [Welcome aboard Trent College](https://holroydhowe.com/2021/02/16/holroyd-howe-win-the-catering-contract-for-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 students throughout every stage of their educational journey.
- [We’re proud to launch our very own learning platform](https://holroydhowe.com/2021/01/11/holroyd-howe-is-proud-to-launch-our/): Our experts have developed a virtual learning platform to support teachers educating pupils on food, nutrition and sustainability.
- [New Catering Service at The King’s School Macclesfield](https://holroydhowe.com/2020/10/15/new-catering-service-at-the-kings-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, who are now taught co-educationally from September 2020.
- [Boosting Immunity and Wellbeing](https://holroydhowe.com/2020/10/09/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.
- [Reducing Our Food Waste](https://holroydhowe.com/2020/10/06/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.
- [‘Home School Bistro’ is NOW OPEN](https://holroydhowe.com/2020/04/06/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 designed to utilise easily accessible ingredients and left over foods safely, to produce tasty meals and snacks.
- [Supporting our schools and local communities](https://holroydhowe.com/2020/04/06/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.
- [Holroyd Howe supports new charity from 2020](https://holroydhowe.com/2020/01/20/holroyd-howe-support-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 running for 10 years and some great stats on the impact they have had in that time. They have trained 200 teachers in creativity and literacy, supported 31 schools and have seen significant increases in the reading proficiency and comprehension of their pupil’s vs the national averages for Nepal. We are aiming to raise enough money to support the build of two new schools.
- [Healthy Eating Champion – Foodservice Catey Award](https://holroydhowe.com/2020/01/16/healthy-eating-champion-foodservice-catey-award-6/): The Cateys awards evening is attended by hundreds of people from the food service industry, and recognises the individual trailblazers and innovative companies going above and beyond.
- [Vitamin D – Incorporating It Into Your Diet](https://holroydhowe.com/2019/11/27/vitamin-d-incorporating-it-into-your-diet/): Vitamin D helps to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body; nutrients which help to keep our bones, teeth and muscles healthy. Our main source is through the effect of the summer suns UVB rays on our skin. We can also get Vitamin D through the diet.
- [People Awards 2019](https://holroydhowe.com/2019/06/20/people-awards-2019-june-2019/): Our People Awards winners are as follows:

## Pages
- [Our Approach – Main](https://holroydhowe.com/our-approach/): We support schools and families so every child with allergies, intolerances, or medical diets can eat safely each day, feeling confident, included, and comfortable, while building positive food experiences at school.
- [What do we do? – Prep schools](https://holroydhowe.com/what-do-we-do/prep-schools/): Colourful, nutritious menus designed for younger appetites. Every meal is a chance to try something delicious.
- [What do we do? – Senior schools](https://holroydhowe.com/what-do-we-do/senior-schools/): High-street inspiration, international flavours, and menus that change with the seasons. Food senior pupils actually want to eat.
- [What do we do? – Boarding School](https://holroydhowe.com/what-do-we-do/boarding-school/): Breakfast, lunch, supper, weekends, and everything in between. For boarders, food is home. We treat it that way.
- [What do we do? – Sixth Form](https://holroydhowe.com/what-do-we-do/sixth-form/): Catering that is shaped around independence, choice and wellbeing. Our dining experiences take inspiration from the high street, offering fresh, vibrant food that fuels sixth form pupils.
- [Modern Slavery](https://holroydhowe.com/modern-slavery/): Holroyd Howe Limited ('Holroyd Howe') is a specialist caterer, providing freshly prepared, nutritious food exclusively to independent schools and colleges. We work with a large number of partners, stakeholders and suppliers and recognise that every entity in our supply chain has a duty to respect human rights.
- [Recruitment and selection privacy notice](https://holroydhowe.com/recruitment-and-selection-privacy-notice/): When you apply for a role with one of our brands (whether as an employee, worker, or contractor), we need to know certain information about you. This Privacy Notice explains the type of information we will process about you during the recruitment and selection process, why we are processing it and how that processing may affect you.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://holroydhowe.com/terms-and-conditions/): Please read these terms of use carefully because they, together with our Privacy Notice, set out the terms on which we make our website available to you. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you should stop using the website immediately.
- [Gender Pay Gap Report](https://holroydhowe.com/gender-pay-gap-report/): Our Results
- [Our Approach – Sustainability](https://holroydhowe.com/our-approach/sustainability/): In our kitchens we prioritise seasonal ingredients, plant‑forward menus and ethical sourcing, with trained chefs who craft delicious, future‑focused dishes to feed the independent minds of the future.
- [Our Approach – Nutrition](https://holroydhowe.com/our-approach/nutrition/): Our nutrition team works in your school, with your pupils. They shape menus, run workshops, support athletes, and train our catering staff. Every programme is built around your school's age groups, dietary needs, and priorities.
- [Careers](https://holroydhowe.com/careers/): Every day, our chefs and teams cook fresh meals across 220+ independent schools. We're always looking for people who take food seriously and want to work in some of the best school kitchens in the country.
- [Our Approach – Health and Safety](https://holroydhowe.com/our-approach/health-and-safety/): We support schools and families so every child with allergies, intolerances, or medical diets can eat safely each day, feeling confident, included, and comfortable, while building positive food experiences at school.
- [Policy](https://holroydhowe.com/policy/): Holroyd Howe’s website is ultimately controlled by Holroyd Howe Limited (company number 03319291). We are registered in England and Wales and our registered office is 300 Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1PT.
- [FAQ](https://holroydhowe.com/faq/): Our chefs prepare fresh, seasonal meals on site each day, ensuring quality and variety in every service. Menus are carefully tailored to each school and age group, offering a balanced mix of familiar favourites and globally inspired dishes.
- [Contact Us](https://holroydhowe.com/contact-us/): Takes 2 min to fill out
- [Our Approach – Innovation](https://holroydhowe.com/our-approach/innovation/): We craft sustainable, flavourful food shaped by the values and tastes of the next generation, inspiring healthier choices and supporting future‑focused school communities.
- [What do we do?](https://holroydhowe.com/what-do-we-do/): Café-style dining that fits around revision, sport, and social life. Flexible, fresh, and designed for young adults.
- [Food and Menus](https://holroydhowe.com/food-and-menus/): Sweetcorn chowder
- [Insights](https://holroydhowe.com/insights/)
- [About Us](https://holroydhowe.com/about-us/): We've spent nearly three decades doing one thing well. Every decision we make, every chef we train, every menu we write is for independent schools and independent schools only.
- [Home](https://holroydhowe.com/): Delicious, nutritious food prepared by experienced chefs on site. Built around your school's culture and your pupils' needs.

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- [Menu Item Single](https://holroydhowe.com/?jet-engine=menu-item-single): Menu Item Single

## Case Study
- [Creating positive change through <em><br>meaningful community commitments</em>](https://holroydhowe.com/case-study/creating-positive-change-throughmeaningful-community-commitments/): Holroyd Howe is proud to work alongside Bede’s in delivering meaningful social value within the school community and beyond. Our shared commitment to supporting young people and strengthening local networks forms the heart of this longstanding relationship. Together, we continue to create opportunities that uplift individuals and foster positive change.
- [Redefining school dining <em><br>through partnership led innovation</em>](https://holroydhowe.com/case-study/redefining-school-dining-throughpartnership-led-innovation/): Our partnership with Stowe School showcases how a collaborative approach can enhance the overall dining experience within a large boarding environment. Working closely with the school, the focus was placed on elevating food quality, enriching pupil engagement, and creating a more enjoyable, community-centered experience for pupils, staff, and visitors. The partnership also introduced a café space supported by our sister brand Benugo, aligning with the school’s vision for a contemporary, premium-feeling environment.
- [Advancing sustainability through <em><br>a collaborative school partnership</em>](https://holroydhowe.com/case-study/advancing-sustainability-througha-collaborative-school-partnership/): Our long-standing partnership with City Schools has supported meaningful progress in sustainability and environmental awareness. Through our shared values, aligned priorities, and a joint commitment to responsible practice, the partnership has delivered positive outcomes for the school community while strengthening its overall sustainability culture.
- [Transforming commercial spaces and <em><br>enhancing the boarding experience</em>](https://holroydhowe.com/case-study/transforming-commercial-spaces-andenhancing-the-boarding-experience/): We partnered closely with Brentwood School to enhance the boarding and Sixth Form environment in a way that strengthened both pupil experience and the school’s wider hospitality proposition. This collaborative approach centred on developing a shared vision for key spaces, reimagining layouts, improving flow, and creating environments that reflect the school’s commitment to wellbeing, community, and a strong sense of place. The result is a refreshed offer that supports pupils’ daily routines while contributing to a more cohesive and commercially aligned onsite experience.

## Announcements
- [Holroyd Howe secure partnership with Haileybury](https://holroydhowe.com/announcements/holroyd-howe-secure-partnership-with-haileybury/)
- [Holroyd Howe joins 10,000 companies backed by science‑based targets](https://holroydhowe.com/announcements/holroyd-howe-joins-10000-companies-backed-by-science-based-targets/)
- [Head of Nutrition Ellie Olds wins Healthy Eating Champion Award](https://holroydhowe.com/announcements/head-of-nutrition-ellie-olds-wins-healthy-eating-champion-award/)
- [Introducing Brentwood School’s New Café Hub](https://holroydhowe.com/announcements/introducing-brentwood-schools-new-cafe-hub/)