--- title: "Our Approach – Sustainability" slug: "sustainability" date: 2026-03-05 modified: 2026-09-06 author: "Dumi" description: "Catering for the future pupils deserve 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. Contact us Where our food comes" canonical_url: https://holroydhowe.com/our-approach/sustainability/ source: https://holroydhowe.com/our-approach/sustainability/ word_count: 572 reading_time: "3 min read" schema_type: "WebPage" robots: "index, follow" lang: en-US --- # Our Approach – Sustainability ![](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42369-3-1024x739.avif) ## Catering for the future *pupils deserve* 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. [Contact us](/contact-us/) ![](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/5bbc59151e0565abe84769cf23ec4a5082eb6f67-1024x683.webp) ## Where our food comes from, where our waste goes, and what we're doing about the rest ### Suppliers We work closely with suppliers who have signed our Supplier Charter and actively support our shared sustainability goals. Guided by our ethos of using fresh, seasonal, local produce through ethical supply chains, we proudly share the story behind our food to ensure transparency and trust. 600+ Suppliers 20% Mini Stats ### Food waste reduction Hot Box Composting turns food waste into rich compost for school gardens, cutting waste costs and creating hands‑on learning. At City of London Girls’ School, it even grew produce for the salad bar, completing the cycle from plate to garden to plate. 600+ Suppliers 20% Mini Stats ### Provenance We are committed to serving fresh, seasonal and local produce in our schools, supporting British farmers and producers. Through our partnership with Waste Knot, we use rescued “wonky” surplus vegetables in our kitchens, supporting British farmers and promoting responsible sourcing. 600+ Suppliers 20% Mini Stats ### Climate commitment We are working hard to reduce the environmental and social impact of the food we serve through plant‑forward menus, circular material solutions, and regenerative agriculture. Our Knead for Change training empowers teams to bake bread using regenerative flour that supports soil health, farmers, and communities. 600+ Suppliers 20% Mini Stats ### Suppliers We work closely with suppliers who have signed our Supplier Charter and actively support our shared sustainability goals. Guided by our ethos of using fresh, seasonal, local produce through ethical supply chains, we proudly share the story behind our food to ensure transparency and trust. 600+ Suppliers 20% Mini Stats ### Food waste reduction Hot Box Composting turns food waste into rich compost for school gardens, cutting waste costs and creating hands‑on learning. At City of London Girls’ School, it even grew produce for the salad bar, completing the cycle from plate to garden to plate. 600+ Suppliers 20% Mini Stats ### Provenance We are committed to serving fresh, seasonal and local produce in our schools, supporting British farmers and producers. Through our partnership with Waste Knot, we use rescued “wonky” surplus vegetables in our kitchens, supporting British farmers and promoting responsible sourcing. 600+ Suppliers 20% Mini Stats ### Climate commitment We are working hard to reduce the environmental and social impact of the food we serve through plant‑forward menus, circular material solutions, and regenerative agriculture. Our Knead for Change training empowers teams to bake bread using regenerative flour that supports soil health, farmers, and communities. 600+ Suppliers 20% Mini Stats ## Food for life *served in our schools* Our schools are all accredited with the Food for Life Bronze award. Recognising our approach with fresh seasonal food, kinder ingredients, and food education. ## Our trusted *partners* ![](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/209-2098709_soil-association-logo-1.avif) ![](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/d18f261fbe53939937293ab434f47026684f1a6b.avif) ![](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/9dc3b3cc7c05cf23b8fc9f6ab37850f585ecdd82-1600x400-1-1.avif) [!\[\](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42451-2-1024x700.avif) ### Innovation Seasonal tastings, street-food pop-ups, chef demos, and menus that draw on global food trends. We keep school dining fresh and interesting for every age group.](/our-approach/innovation/) [!\[\](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42452-2-1024x702.avif) ### Health & Safety Enhanced DBS checks, safer recruitment, and allergen management training for every team member. We work to your school's standards and our own.](/our-approach/health-and-safety/) [!\[\](https://holroydhowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rectangle-42453.avif) ### Nutrition Menus shaped by qualified nutritionists. Sports nutrition food education, special diet support, and programmes like Go with the Flo delivered in your school.](/our-approach/nutrition/) ## Speak to *us today* Reviewing your current catering? 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