BOARDING
Creating food that is tasty and good looking
Boarding environments allow us to take a more holistic approach, where food plays a central role in daily life. We provide a consistent, high-quality offer across breakfast, lunch, supper and evening snacks, ensuring students are well-fuelled throughout the day while still enjoying variety and choice.
Beyond the menu, we focus on creating a sense of comfort and community. Dining spaces are welcoming and inclusive, with food that feels generous, familiar and reassuring. We also respond to the rhythms of boarding life, adapting menus for weekends, fixtures and special occasions, ensuring the service feels both responsive and personal.
ENGAGEMENT
Good food should be the foundation. We seek to redefine what adding value means at your school.
OUR OWN SPECIAL OFFERS PHONE APP
WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS ACROSS SCHOOL AND OFFICE NETWORK
SIXTH FORM EMPLOYMENT AT LUNCH TIME
ESSENTIAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS SUCH AS BARISTA TRAINING
REGULAR THEME DAYS ALIGNED TO CURRICULUM TO CREATE A SENSE OF FUN AND HOLISTIC EDUCATION
ENGAGEMENT WITH LOCAL GROWERS TO EXPERIENCE THE FARM TO FORK JOURNEY FOR EACH YEAR GROUP
APPROACH TO FOOD
In boarding schools, we take a more holistic view, shaping a food offer that supports the rhythm of the full day. From breakfast through to evening snacks, menus are designed to be varied, nourishing and consistent, with a balance of familiar, comforting dishes and moments of interest and change.
Beyond the food itself, we focus on creating a sense of space and belonging. Dining becomes more than a service point; it is part of daily life. Fresh, hand-crafted food, delivered with consistency and care, helps create an environment that feels reassuring, generous and genuinely lived-in.
Allergies and Intolerances
Culinera have a robust allergens and intolerances policy which. All of our team are trained on the importance of our procedures. Further to this, we provide enhanced training to at least two 'Allergen Champions' per school who will have completed the Allergen Accreditation course. We conduct half-termly refresher training to ensure all team members understand clearly our processes.
Through the use of our various systems, we have ways to support schools and parents in ordering meals safely.