he catering department at Royal Russell produces the best school food in Croydon! A statement that the Headmaster makes at every new pupil’s induction speech. The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Visit, try it yourself and see. Prepared in a production area designed for 300, the department produces over 1,000 meals a day. Variety is of paramount importance, with menus set every week, ensuring that pupils receive a wide variety of food.

The recently appointed Domestic Services Manager has spent the majority of her career in prestigious boarding schools, and is always available to speak with parents should they have any dietary concerns.

KEY POINTS

Dedicated team of 4 high class chefs

Fresh salads prepared daily

Food Committee meet with department head monthly

Wide variety of ‘home produced’ food

Balanced diet encouraged

Daily feedback

SUCCESSES:

Croydon Council ran a ‘Best of’ Food Hygiene award for five years and the department won the Educational Establishment award for all five years, something to be very proud of considering there are over 150 establishments in the Borough.

The food is a balance of what the pupils like and what they should eat. Alongside the day-to-day preparation of school meals the department also caters for the numerous meetings, functions and hirings that are held throughout the year, with the department operating on a 7 day, 50 week production year.