Why Use a Consultancy to Tender FM, Catering or Cleaning Services?
Red Box lay out the advantages for you here.
Read morePublic Sector Catering: Make Food Simple Again
The recent Public Sector Catering Expo put forward a strong argument for simple dishes forming the basis of menus in all public sector settings.
Read moreBreakfast: Action in School
The importance of Breakfast in School was cited in a survey by the National Education Union in 2019. It highlights how poverty is impacting on education.
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Red Box Consultancy Services are catering experts and we specialise locally and nationally in impartial support for schools with both tender and review services.
Read moreSchool Meals: Have you considered reviewing or tendering your service?
Red Box Consultancy Services have provided many national and local Schools with the support they need. Whether it is determining key points within a review, or assistance in evaluation of prospective catering partners, Red Box Consultancy Services are here to help!
Read moreThe Brunch Trend: As popular as ever!
Our lifestyles are changing and so are our eating habits. Caterers must provide this mealtime option to remain competitive.
Read moreOn Campus: Branded Food and Drink Outlets
TUCO the University Caterers Association, recently reported that branded food and drink outlets are being brought onto Campus from the high street.
Read moreSchool Catering: Why go local?
When considering your inhouse or tendered catering, it is always a good idea to focus on the sourcing of your ingredients. Going local is something Red Box look for when comparing tender submissions or when benchmarking services.
Read moreSnacks Becoming Socially Conscious
In a world with a throw away culture, it is refreshing to see that some spirited companies are looking to provide a more tasteful slant on modern day gluttony.
Read moreYour Business Is Food: Don't Throw it Away
The Waste and Resources Action Programme have produced a new guidance toolkit to encourage good practice.
Read moreUseful Links to Further Information
- THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (BIFM)- Founded in 1993, BIFM is a professional body for facilities management, both individuals and organisations.
- FIRST POINT ASSESSMENT (FPAL)- Is a supplier management community supporting the European oil and gas industry.
- THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (CIEH)- A charity that is the professional and leading voice for environmental and public health and safety.
- INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY- A professional membership group that provides support and information for those who work or study in the hospitality and tourism industries.
- FOOD STANDARD AGENCY (FSA)- The governmental department responsible for food safety and hygiene throughout the UK.
- THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION (TUCO)- TUCO is a professional membership group for in-house caterers within the higher education sector, and is one of the leading organisations of its kind in the UK.
- BRITISH HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION (BHA)- An agenda-setter and members organisation for the hospitality and tourism industry that helps to promote the interest of operators, brands and owners across the hospitality and tourism sectors.
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH (RSPH)- An independent and multi-disciplinary charity who’s mission is to improve public health and wellbeing.
- INTERNATIONAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (IFMA)- An international association for facilities management professionals, supporting 24,000 members in 105 countries.
