'Caterlink' 2010 EDUcatering Contract Caterer of the Year winners

The food children eat in school is very important for their education. Not only does a well-balanced diet help with general health but establishing healthy eating habits at a young age can give them knowledge for the future.

We understand primary school children and their likes and dislikes so we tailor our menus to encourage maximum uptake

Cater Link and the Environment

To Cater Link, local supply of quality produce is essential for both our chefs and our customers. We use local suppliers for butchers, fruit and vegetables, and national suppliers for dry goods and frozen foods.

The connection between local growers and suppliers produces a network of individuals who put a high emphasis on animal husbandry, food miles, seasonality and distinct flavours and taste of their produce.

The relationship between chef and supplier has always been seen as important, but with local suppliers who are passionate about where their produce is being used it becomes an integral part of running a successful and conscientious service.

By using local suppliers Cater Link chefs know they are supporting the environment through reduced transportation, environmentally sensitive farming methods and in some areas specific initiatives to promote wildlife habitats.

Download: CaterLink - local and sastianable policy

2 years of catering in Camden

Over the last 2 years we have seen a rapid growth in the number of meals being produced, with great feedback on the freshness and quality of the food produced on site. We have managed to change a number of transported schools over to fully operational kitchens with huge success.

At a number of schools we have carried out tasting sessions which has been a great success, giving us the opportunity to speak to Parents and show off our food offer. This has been met with great enthusiasm by both pupils and parents. More are scheduled for next year so look out for the advertising posters.

We hope you have seen a difference in the service we are providing and would like to take the opportunity to thank you for the support and encouragement, long may it continue.

With our new menu flyer going out to over 10,000 households we hope to increase the meals being produced for what is a true value for money meal at £1.80 per meal per day.

Also look out for our new promotions coming throughout the year.

Best wishes
Penny Richards
Operations Director

Cater Link working together with Camden

About Us

Cater Link was founded in 1993 by Tony McKenna,Tony has over 20 years' experience in the contract catering industry, having worked for major contractors in both operational management and business development.

What's so special about Cater Link?
We are passionate about good food at work, school, college and in the healthcare environment.
Our pioneering '90% Fresh Food Policy' has been enthusiastically welcomed by schools and is widely recognised as having helped pupils to eat more healthily.
Our management and staff are friendly and, above all, accessible.

We listen to our customers and actively encourage them to tell us what they think of our service.