Congratulations to all our Veggie Run bike competition winners and we hope your enjoy your bikes during the holidays.
Don’t forget to get your bike checked free of charge by your local Halfords store within six weeks of receipt of bike to ensure it is in tip top condition to ride
Head of Catering Operations Dennis Brewin, was one of a select group of invited speakers at the annual LACA Main Event. Dennis gave an 30 minute talk on or exciting “Veggie Run” app and how the game has improved school meal uptakes within the borough by 14%, but also how it is educating children to the benefits of a healthy diet and physical activity.
The workshop was well received and we look forward to the next steps in the journey of “Veggie Run ” and the Crunch Bunch with some exciting new updates and additions to the App in the near future, so look out for further news regarding this award winning concept.
At time of posting, Veggie Run was awarded Winner of the LACA Main Event “Catering Marketing” award.
HES Catering Services are pleased to announce that we have agreed a deal to provide meals to Drapers Mayland Primary school from September 2018 for an initial three years.
Terry Tabrett Area Manager said “we are pleased to have added Drapers Mayland to our portfolio and look look to working with the school to provide healthy, fun and nutritious food to the children and teachers”
HES Catering Services were nominated for three awards at the prestigious LACA Awards for Excellence held at the Hilton Metropole.
Out of the three nominations we were successful in two categories
Catering Marketing award
Primary school of the year for the team at Broadford Primary school
We are proud of our achievements and is a testament to all our dedicated colleagues within all our kitchens and central admin teams.
Head of Catering Dennis Brewin said ” I am immensely proud for HES Catering Services to be recognised for our hard work and efforts to service 15,000 meals to the children of Havering, and look forward to developing our brand in the future”.
HES Catering Services are pleased to announce that we have extended our partnership with Redden Court school for a further 5 years until 31st August 2023. Clare Rideout Area Manager said “This is truly great news for HES catering to have this extension to our contract sign, and we look forward to working with the Redden Court management team to continuing to deliver a fantastic catering offer that the school can be proud of”
Dennis Brewin, Head of Catering commented “After months of hard work on both parties to get this agreement in place, I am very pleased indeed that everything is now signed and it is a testament to the hard work and commitment of Clare and her team with school that this is possible”
HES Catering Services Jo Tighe & Mandy Divall were on hand during the Kids Activity Expo held at Coopers Company & Coburn School on Sunday 6th May. Activities on the stand included a colouring competition Treasure Hunt and a guess the fruit competition, there was also a raffle with all proceeds going to the “First Steps” charity prizes were awarded on the day and a great time was had by all who attended.
Well done to our competition winners
The first bikes to be won through the Veggie Run app, have been presented by Head of Catering Dennis Brewin, to lucky participants within our schools in Havering.
So congratulations to you all
HES Catering Services are delighted to announce that we have retained our Soil Association Food for Life Silver Standard for all our primary school menus. Our new Spring/Summer menu has seen an increase in homemade meals from 75% to 88%. We are always seeking to improve our menus to ensure children get the healthiest possible menus with the freshest ingredients.
Veggie Run was launched yesterday at Engayne School, with the help of ours sponsors Everyone Active, Quorn & Cycle UK. All the children of Engayne gave the game the thumbs up!. Our Head of Catering Dennis Brewin was on hand during the launch after an early morning radio spot of BBC Radio London promoting the app.
HES Catering would like to say a big thank you to all the staff and children of Engayne School for all their input in the creation of the game.
Tomorrow at Engayne Primary School we will be officially launching our Mobile Healthy Eating App “Veggie Run” The media and local press will be present to report on this ground-breaking fun app for children to encourage them to eat healthily. There will also be fun prizes to be won for both children and schools.
So get ready to play, Your school will issue you a code which you should enter upon registration and you can then play against friends and schools to see who can get the most points and answer the most questions on food
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