HCL - #EducationCatering

Our kitchens are buzzing, menus prepped and teams ready to serve. This year we’re bringing fresh flavours and exciting ideas to make lunchtime something students look forward to every day. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! 💛 #schoolcatering #backtoschool #academicyear

Read our recent feature in @Caterertweets in response to the funding increase in school meals: shorturl.at/e6pSG Our Finance Director outlines strategic pillars:​ 🍴Smart menu planning​ 🍴Minimising waste​ 🍴Leveraging technology​ 🍴Championing the value of school meals

#HCL is significantly strengthening its leadership team to fuel an ambitious growth strategy. ​ We are excited to announce the promotion of Andrew Sugden to Operations Director, and to welcome Beth Langley as our new Commercial Director.​ Read more: shorturl.at/akFD9

In @TheGrocer latest 'Focus on...Lunchbox' feature, our CEO, John Want, addresses the pressing need for another 'Jamie Oliver moment' in school meals.​ He underscores the importance of increased investment and robust enforcement of School Food Standards: shorturl.at/rPRi4.

Our CEO's insights from the @LACA_UK School Food Show & Main Event:​ 🔎Nutritional standards are under pressure​ 🔎School governors need support around food policy​ 🔎Allergy and special diet management is a growing priority​ 🔎Innovation in free-from foods presents opportunities

@FearnhillSchool Our pleasure! What a fantastic day 🙂

Our Summer BBQ is in full swing, with our school canteen cooking up burgers, sausages & salads & almost the whole school turning up! Thanks to our catering staff from @HCLcatering for their hard work on this & through the year! #summerbarbecue #schooldinners #fearnhillschool

@StMClitherow Exciting times ahead indeed!

The children enjoyed Moving Up Day, getting to know their new teachers and classes. We were thrilled to welcome our new Reception parents for a lovely lunch. Exciting times ahead! @HCLcatering

Yesterday, the @LACA_UK School Food Show & Main Event concluded! HCL had a number of impressive entries in the Finishing Touches awards, securing two 'Best in Class' wins! Congrats to Jean Potter for her Honey Drizzle Cake and Katrina Denbigh for her Decorated Celebration Cake!

@StMClitherow @hertscountyshow We are glad you enjoyed the day as much as we did!😊

@HCLcatering @hertscountyshow We had a great time too!

We had a fantastic time yesterday at the @hertscountyshow Agricultural Society’s Schools Food & Farming Day.🚴‍♀️ We welcomed Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Edinburgh, showcased our smoothie bikes, and catered for VIP guests with a delicious menu, and kept event staff well-fed.

@hertscc We are honoured to receive this award in recognition of our values. Thank you!🤝

Congratulations to @HCLCatering at Farnham House in Stevenage which has been awarded our Herts Responsible Food Award in recognition of their commitment to supporting local health and improving the environment. Find out more about the awards at: orlo.uk/xB7eh

#HCLCatering will be at the @hertscountyshow Schools, Food & Farming Event on Tuesday 1st July. We're passionate about educating young people about healthy eating with hands-on learning experiences such as our smoothie bikes. See you there! 🔗Learn more: hertsshow.com/schools-food-a…

Our team enjoyed attending @RegionalEdShows’ Eastern Education Show 2025 and showcasing a sneak peek of our Street Kitchen menu! If you’d love to hear more about how HCL can provide delicious food that children look forward to at lunchtime, get in touch! #HCL

We’re live at the @RegionalEdShows’ Eastern Education Show! 🎉 Come find us at Stand 101 for an exclusive taste of our upcoming Street Kitchen menu. It’s been great to connect with passionate leaders all focused on fuelling young minds with nutritious, delicious food. #HCL

We’re heading to @RegionalEdShows’ Eastern Education Show on Thursday! Catch us at Stand 101 for an exclusive first taste of our new Street Kitchen menu - launching in 2025. Let’s talk about how our tailored catering can fuel learning & feed growing minds. #SchoolMeals #HCL

@EdExec Live 2025, it was a pleasure! Huge thanks to everyone who visited the HCL stand. Our team had a brilliant time discussing the future of school catering & fuelling young minds! Until next time! #EdExecLive #SchoolCatering #HCL

WE'RE LIVE! Find the #HCL team at @EdExec Live in London & the South today at Stand 7. Ready to talk high-quality and delicious school catering? Swing by for a chat, samples & catch our guest speaker session with Sarah Knight on allergy importance! #EdExecLive #SchoolCatering

We are exhibiting at @EdExec Live 2025 in London & the South tomorrow! Visit us at Stand 7 to explore innovative menus, ethical sourcing & efficient catering. Don't miss our session with Sarah Knight on allergies! #EdExecLive #SchoolCatering #SchoolMeals #HCL

Happy World Book Day from HCL! Just like a great book fuels the imagination, a nutritious school meal fuels young minds! Here’s to a day filled with brilliant books and delicious school meals! 🍎📖 #WorldBookDay #SchoolMeals #FuelYoungMinds

🌟 The Source of Our Love: Partnership with @BidfoodUK 🌟 As the month of love comes to an end, we’re celebrating a partnership built on trust, quality and a shared commitment to nourishing young minds. 💙 To read more, follow the link to our blog: buff.ly/3QAYRyE