Allergen Management
Every Pupil Deserves to Eat With Confidence
With food allergies and intolerances on the rise, managing them safely is our top priority. We’ve built a strong safety culture across all our teams through clear policies, procedures, and regular training. Our ongoing training ensures staff stay confident and well-informed in managing allergens and special diets. This collaborative, proactive approach places pupil health and well-being at the heart of every meal.
With food allergies and intolerances on the rise, managing them safely is our top priority. We’ve built a strong safety culture across all our teams through clear policies, procedures, and regular training. Our ongoing training ensures staff stay confident and well-informed in managing allergens and special diets. This collaborative, proactive approach places pupil health and well-being at the heart of every meal.
Our Allergen Champions
While all staff undertake mandatory allergen training every six months, we also make sure there is a designated Allergen Champion on duty at every service. These staff members have received added training and are responsible for ensuring best practices are applied at all times.
Our Labelling Process
To guarantee we are fully compliant with the law, we follow a straightforward purple allergen labelling system that identifies foods containing any of the 14 major allergens.
Using only purple labels, products are either marked by the allergens they contain, the letters N/A, meaning no allergens, or the letter M/C, meaning they may contain (where a product may have been produced in a factory where cross-contamination may occur).
No other labelling is permitted.
Our Labelling Process
To guarantee we are fully compliant with the law, we follow a straightforward purple allergen labelling system that identifies foods containing any of the 14 major allergens.
Using only purple labels, products are either marked by the allergens they contain, the letters N/A, meaning no allergens, or the letter M/C, meaning they may contain (where a product may have been produced in a factory where cross-contamination may occur).
No other labelling is permitted.
Special Diet Forms
We also work closely with schools to establish a clear and practical approach to identifying pupils with dietary needs, from displaying their photo in the school kitchen to issuing a coloured wristband to creating a dedicated service counter. Anything that will make the pupil safe and comfortable.
Meet the Team
The People Behind Our Culinary Excellence
Our team is the heart of everything we do. With diverse backgrounds in culinary arts, nutrition, and hospitality, we are united by a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences. From chefs to nutritionists, each member brings expertise and care to every meal, ensuring that our commitment to quality and innovation shines through in every dish we serve.
Explore More About Our Food Philosophy
Ensuring that our young people have access to the best food possible is important. A balanced and varied diet promotes good health and wellbeing, both during childhood and into adulthood, and is the cornerstone of Sodexo’s social value strategy.
Explore More About Our Food Philosophy
Ensuring that our young people have access to the best food possible is important. A balanced and varied diet promotes good health and wellbeing, both during childhood and into adulthood, and is the cornerstone of Sodexo’s social value strategy.