Education
Few business sectors within the food industry have witnessed such focus on the nutritional value of meals, and health and welfare of its consumers as the Education sector.
Add to this, widespread national concerns over social eating habits, which has lead to new Government guidelines being put in force, following a myriad of national, high-profile campaigns, and the importance of using an expert foodservice supplier is paramount to your catering success.
What we have to offer...
- Choice of over 8,000 products from ambient, chilled, fresh, frozen and non-food groups
- Healthy options to ensure school caterers meet Government guidelines on nutrition
- Next day deliveries with afternoon or twilight delivery options to cater for peak times, location and resources
- Single deliveries in multi-temperature, environmentally friendly transport fleet to minimise your carbon footprint
- Absolute transparency in costings to satisfy public sector audits
- Continual delivery of new and better products to ensure a balanced and healthy diet for students
- Access to recipe development to satisfy health and budgetary constraints
- Customer Services team to respond quickly to delivery, product and service issues, concerns and comments
- National Account Management team to support Local Authority customers with regular meetings and day-to-day communication
Who we work with...
We have over 50 years experience as a foodservice partner to schools, colleges and Universities. We have long-established relationships with many of the UK's leading Local Authorities, as well as hundreds of independent schools.
Currently we service:
- 24 Local Authorities, and
- Over 180 independent schools
Additionally, we are approved and nominated suppliers to, and partner with:
- TUCO (The University Caterers Organisation)
- LACA (Local Authority Caterers Association)
- ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation)
- Pelican buying company
How to find out more...
Want to find out more about our business and what we have to offer the Education sector? Using the links on the right, you can request a copy of our latest Larder brochure, or if you're ready to start buying, why not Open an account today!
For more information and to discuss how dbc foodservice can help you deliver quality and value to your students, you can contact the New Business team or speak with one of our experienced Account Managers at your local dbc branch.
But don't go without reading what some of our customers think about us.
What they say about us...
Newcastle City Council have been working with dbc foodservice for a number of years, during which time they have provided the Council and in particular the School Meals Catering Service with excellent support in terms of product and customer service.
As a single provider of groceries, frozen items and fresh meat the number of vehicles accessing units is reduced which and contributes in the reduction of the carbon footprint.
dbc provide a range of good quality products which are suitable for the needs of the diverse catering services provided within the City Council.
In particular, Newcastle School Meals Service benefits from the after sales commitment of the Account Manager, by sourcing new or better products to assist with budgetary management and recipe development, both of which enhance the service provided.
As a supplier, dbc are very responsive to issues, concerns and comments, and this is particularly valued as a customer. Meetings and communication, fundamental to the partnership occur regularly; which is a positive aspect for all businesses, and helps with service planning and delivery.
Janet Arnott – Area Based Team Manager, Facility Services - Management
