Education @ Thomas Ridley

Schools, Colleges and Universities

Our dedicated team servicing the education sector have a wealth of experience and understand the needs of caterers throughout nurseries, schools, colleges and universities. Not only do we provide a fast and efficient service, we help schools and canteens with resources, trends, cost control and menu planning, to positively influence healthy choices that are within budget and offer great value for money. 

Delivering food for life

We are committed to nourishing the lives of every student and we know that successfully feeding the young minds of today requires a delicate balance between taste, nutrition and the impact of those foods on our planet. At Thomas Ridley, we work closely with our LACA and TUCO partners to stay on top of trends and to bring new and innovative products to your kitchens, so that you can serve up healthy meals that matter to your students. We also know how vital it is to have up-to-date allergen information on the products you’re ordering and have robust systems in place with our suppliers to ensure allergen updates and audits are always carried out swiftly.   

Operating today in a way that protects tomorrow

We’re committed to caring for the planet and in helping you to make a positive difference, too.  That’s why we’ll collect and recycle your waste cardboard and plastic for you, diverting these items from landfill. Find out more about our recycling initiatives here and how we can help you reach your sustainability goals.   

Professionals you can trust

Offering you peace of mind that you are dealing with professionals who understand your sector; we’re proud to be an associate member of LACA and TUCO, ensuring we stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments and maintain the best service for school caterers. We are also members of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) and Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD).