We received a Food for Life Bronze Award!
We are delighted to share that HES Catering Services has received the Food for Life Bronze Award. This award by Soil Association Scotland shows our commitment to providing ethically sourced and high quality meals.
To receive a Bronze catering mark, our catering team has met the following guidelines:
- At least 75% of dishes on the menu are freshly prepared (on site or at a local hub kitchen) from unprocessed ingredients.
- All meat is from farms which satisfy UK animal welfare standards.
- No fish are served from the Marine Conservation Society ‘fi sh to avoid’ list.
- Eggs are from free range hens.
- No undesirable additives or artificial trans fats are used.
- No genetically modified ingredients are used.
- Free drinking water is prominently available.
- Menus are seasonal and in-season produce is highlighted.
- Information is on display about food provenance.
- Menus provide for all dietary and cultural needs.
- All suppliers have been verified to ensure they apply appropriate food safety standards.
- Catering staff are supported with skills training in fresh food preparation and the Catering Mark.
A well done to every member of the team that made it possible to achieve the Food for Life Bronze Award