How to Choose a School Catering Company: A Tender-Stage Guide

How to Choose a School Catering Company: A Tender-Stage Guide

Choosing a school catering company is one of the most important decisions a school can make during the tender process. While value for money is always a key consideration, the right partner brings far more than providing a school catering solution. School catering...
Allergen Management in Schools: The 2026 Allergy Update

Allergen Management in Schools: The 2026 Allergy Update

The introduction of Benedict’s Law marks an important step forward for allergy safety in schools. From September 2026, schools across England will be required to strengthen their allergy management by introducing whole-school allergy policies, enhanced staff training,...
Celebrating at the Spirit of Sodexo Awards

Celebrating at the Spirit of Sodexo Awards

At AiP, it’s the passion, commitment, and hard work of our people that make a difference in schools every day. That’s why we were delighted to see members of our State School teams recognised at this year’s Spirit of Sodexo Awards. Held at Emirates Old Trafford, the...
The Best Chickpea Burger

The Best Chickpea Burger

The Best Chickpea Burger Serves: 1 Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes What you’ll need 100g chickpeas (about ½ cup), drained 85g sweetcorn (about ½ cup) Small handful fresh coriander, chopped (stalks and leaves separated) ½ tsp ground paprika ½ tsp ground...
Sixth Form Cafés vs Traditional Canteens

Sixth Form Cafés vs Traditional Canteens

Catering for sixth form students presents a unique opportunity to support young people as they take their next steps towards adulthood. As they prepare for university, apprenticeships and future careers, their expectations around food and social spaces continue to...