Bringing communities together through food

At Independents by Sodexo, we partner with schools to create food experiences that nourish pupils, inspire learning and bring people together. We believe that preparing and sharing meals can help build culture, empathy and wellbeing, which in turn helps to create a thriving community.

Our partnership approach

Every school is different—and so is every menu. We listen to pupils, teachers, staff, and parents to co-create a food experience that fits your community.

At the heart of our service are:

• Chefs passionate about creativity and flavour.
• Front of house teams ensuring smooth, welcoming service.
• Dietitians and nutritionists guiding balanced, inclusive options.

Our food philosophy

We keep our approach simple: school food should be good for everyone. That means serving top-class meals made from whole, fresh ingredients every single day. By using seasonal produce, we craft dishes that are both tasty and nourishing, while ensuring that at least a third of our menus are fully plant powered to support health and sustainability. Every menu is created in collaboration with pupils and staff, making them truly reflective of your school’s community. We source responsibly, thinking carefully about people, the planet and utilising our network of supply partners, and draw on our nutritionists to guide pupils toward healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime.

What pupils can expect

From familiar favourites to exciting global flavours, every menu is designed to inspire curiosity and confidence around food. Pupils can enjoy:

• Balanced meals that fuel active minds and bodies.
• Access to new, trending dishes and ingredients.
• Interactive formats such as build-your-own salad bars and deli counters.
• Creative, seasonal menus that reflect the time of year.

Allergen safety

Ensuring pupils and staff enjoy the food we serve in the safest way possible is of paramount important to us. We have introduced new allergen training tailored to schools, along with enhanced food safety competency checks for all team members.

At Independents by Sodexo we believe that food in schools should be more than just a meal. It should be an experience. Together, we bring people together through food - nourishing minds, bodies, and communities.

For more information, visit our website: https://www.independentsbysodexo.com/