Free school meals are expanding in England: is your school catering operation ready?

23rd April 2026

Free school meals are expanding in England: is your school catering operation ready? From September 2026, free school meal eligibility in England is being extended...

Education

BPA changes and school tableware: what schools need to know

13th April 2026

Schools may have seen discussion around changing BPA regulations in food contact materials. For most schools, the key message is simple: there is no need...

Education

Supporting SEN Dining in Schools: Making Mealtimes More Inclusive for Every Pupil

18th March 2026

Schools today are supporting more pupils with special educational needs than ever before. That is shaping the classroom, the wider school day and, increasingly, the...

Education

How Durable Tableware Reduces Costs for School Caterers

10th February 2026

School catering budgets are under constant pressure. Rising food costs, staffing challenges, and fixed funding levels leave little room for inefficiency. In this environment, even...

Education

How Harfield Tableware Helps Schools Deliver on Their Climate Action Plans

14th January 2026

Supporting School Climate Action Plans with Practical Solutions Schools across England are being encouraged to take meaningful, practical steps to reduce their environmental impact. Under...

Education

The Power of a Nutritious Breakfast

2nd September 2025

The Power of a Nutritious Breakfast: Why Free Breakfast Clubs Matter for UK Children The Government’s new breakfast club policy, aimed at ensuring children...

Selection of Street Food served in deep oval dishes.

Education

Tantalising Trends: Street Food Takes a Seat in UK School Meals

7th December 2023

In recent years, the landscape of school meals has undergone a delicious transformation. Street food is making its way from bustling markets to the heart...

Education

Eco Trends of University Catering

12th December 2019

Caterers are constantly on the look out for innovative ideas to attract the conscientious consumers of Generation Z. Let’s have a look at a few...

School Pudding Served on a Deep Dessert Plate

Education

7 things to consider when choosing tableware for schools and colleges.

21st August 2019

7 things to consider when choosing tableware for schools and colleges and why Harfield provides the best range for your needs.