Sodexo wins new school contract in Caterham
4/8/2009
Sodexo, a leading provider of school meals in the UK and Ireland, has secured a two year deal to provide catering services to the prestigious Caterham School in the Harestone Valley.
Worth approximately £2 million in total turnover, Sodexo will be providing nearly 10,000 meals to the school's 1,135 pupils every week
The contract, due to start this September, will see Sodexo also cater for the school's 180 members of staff, as well as external and bespoke events such as summer school, sports days and open evenings.
Sodexo will be employing 23 members of staff as part of the contract and will be introducing its Feedlife offer, which includes traditional dishes with influences from around the globe - all using fresh and seasonal produce.
Caterham School teaches children aged three to 18 years old and provides places for preparatory, senior day and senior boarding pupils. The school places great emphasis on developing tomorrow's leaders in Government and business with an international perspective and is home to a diverse range of students from over 25 different countries.
Tim Cooper, divisional director for Sodexo Education, said: "We are delighted to have secured this contract with Caterham School. At Sodexo, we pride ourselves on our innovative and progressive approach to our services, and are pleased to be able to partner a school who places great emphasis on developing the leaders of the future in a modern and dynamic fashion".
John King, bursar, Caterham School, said: "We are looking forward to developing our relationship with Sodexo, whose innovative approach demonstrated their commitment to continuous excellence. Sodexo's extensive experience in the market will enable them to better suit the needs of our incredibly diverse pupils".
