Sodexo wins new school contract in Caterham

5th August 2009, 8:49am

Sodexo has secured a two year deal to provide catering services to the 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 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.

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, added: "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."

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