A selection of case studies, plans and equipment lists provided by schools that have successfully improved their kitchen and dining spaces as well as details of our own projects aimed at improving efficiency.
School Funded / School Driven Initiatives
There are lots of opportunities for schools to take advantage of the increasing focus on improving school lunches. Whether this be investing in new technologies such as cashless systems, or engaging the local community to raise funds, a wide range of activities can have a significant impact and increase the numbers of pupils eating a school lunch.
You may be a school in the position to pay directly for improvements. These do not need to cost the earth and some do not have to cost any thing at all.
Click the link at the foot of the page to see case studies packed full of ideas and practical advice to support you in getting the best out of the space and resources available to you.
Capital Programme Work
You may be in a position to take advantage of a Capital Programme to completely refurbish your kitchen and dining areas.
However, investment will only be fully effective if it is supported by thoughtful design and careful consideration about how kitchen and dining areas are managed. This is achieved through engaging all key stakeholders early in the planning process.
Click the link at the foot of the page for case studies packed full of ideas, design plans and equipment lists to support you in the development, design and implementation
Efficient Kitchens & Dining Spaces Project
The Efficient Kitchens and Dining Spaces project was set up to increase and improve meal service efficiency and dining hall experience in schools with small amounts of capital funding. The ultimate goal was to increase and maintain school meal take up
For full details of the projects and case studies of what was achieved at each school see the Efficient Kitchens and Dining Spaces under Further Reading below.
