Welcome to
Derbyshire County Council Catering Service

 

Who We Are

Derbyshire Catering Service provides freshly prepared, nutritious meals to nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools across the region, serving around 34,000 meals every day. All our menus not only meet the Government School Food Standards, they exceed them.

What We Do

We combine professional catering expertise with the flexibility to support each school’s unique needs and legal requirements, delivering a reliable, great‑value service you can trust.

As a multi‑award‑winning catering provider, we’re recognised for:

  • Outstanding, pupil‑focused menus
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Innovative healthy eating initiatives
  • Our commitment to giving every child the best meal experience possible

We are dedicated to providing high‑quality meals that help pupils thrive, today and into the future.

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Let's go on a Food Adventure

In primary schools we invite pupils to join our Food Adventure and become Food Explorers.

This means discovering new flavours, learning about where food comes from and having fun at lunchtime.

Check out our primary school menu and theme days.

Food Central

Food Central is all about consistently good food with something for everyone.

Our menus are led by pupil surveys, so we know we’re serving what is in demand.

To view a sample school menu.

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