Who We Are

Part of the Dukefield Group, we have been supporting schools with their catering operations for over 20 years and we currently provide services to more than 1,400 schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, nurseries and several local authorities. Each establishment who works with us benefits from the knowledge and experience from our team of qualified skilled individuals who each have an extensive operational catering background.

We have 2 qualified nutritionists who are on hand to help with any queries and our purchasing team are CIPS qualified and have years of experience in the industry.

As a business, we are an active Soil Association Food for Life Catering Supplier and we have also hosted a number of trade shows showcasing new and innovative products and food concepts for new menus.

Dukefield Foodservice is also a registered RSPH (Royal Society for Public Health) training centre and our dedicated training team are highly experienced and qualified in delivering the training to the highest standard.

Why Choose Us

We offer more than just compliant frameworks, but also provide kitchen audits and consultations delivered by our industry experts who have worked in the school catering sector for a combined experience of approximately 200 years.

We can deliver direct training in your school or, if preferred, provide online training in multiple languages.

Our nutritional software package enables you to showcase your healthy menus and demonstrate good practice.

Light and heavy duty equipment quotes can be provided upon request.

We offer a comprehensive and unique service with direct support.

We do not charge any fees to use our compliant frameworks.

Working with Dukefield Food over the last 12 months gave the Romero Catholic Academy confidence to take the catering provision in-house for all of its 8 schools. Dukefield Food worked hand in hand with the Academy during its journey of transitioning the catering service in-house. Dukefield Food were able to source quality, reliable, school compliant local suppliers.

They sourced and supplied the Academy with purchasing and menu planning systems tailored to the specific needs of each of the individual schools.

Susan and her team are always at the end of the phone with practical advice and guidance.

One of the greatest benefits of working with Dukefield Food is that it is like having access to the expertise of a Head Office. They are experts in food safety, menu planning, food purchasing and much more. The Romero Catholic Academy considers the partnership with Dukefield Food as a key factor in the success of its in-house catering provision.

Tom O’Reilly, Academy Catering Manager, The Romero Catholic Academy