Innovate Services, the innovative contract catering specialist, has won its first business and industry (B&I) contract to manage the onsite catering for Ultra Electronics at Greenford in Middlesex for a 3 year period. Ultra Electronics is a group of businesses that manage a portfolio of specialist capabilities in the defence, aerospace, security, transport and energy markets.
400+ employees and guests
Innovate were awarded the contract to deliver a wide range of food & beverages and to manage the overall daily catering function for its 400+ employees and guests. Innovate has long been considered one of the most inventive caterers in the education sector, and is now using its proven skills in the B&I sector.
Inventive and value for money approach
When asked why Innovate was selected, a member of the Ultra Electronics panel commented: “Innovate really stood out to us – they presented a typical meal and board-level buffet, which really showcased their inventive and value for money approach. We liked the fact that everything they serve is a blend of freshly made, healthy meals, which is produced on-site, using fresh ingredients. The range of hot and cold plated meals plus ‘Grab & Go’ options is extensive and we also really like their approach to helping us reduce queue times, improve overall service and deliver a catering function from 7:30am until mid-afternoon, to cater for everyone’s breakfast, lunch and snacking needs.”
Innovate is increasing the hours in which the dining facilities are available to staff at Ultra, with a breakfast service starting at 7.30am and concluding at 10.00am. The lunch time service then commences from 12.00 midday until 2:00pm, while a ‘Grab & Go’ option has been extended so it is available throughout the working day from 7:30am until 3:30pm To ease queuing, bar coding has been introduced, and cashless payments will also be implemented in due course.
As part of the contract, Innovate has appointed a dedicated chef to work alongside the existing catering team, who have transferred to Innovate. The new chef will oversee all food production for meals and buffets, and is also responsible for managing the daily on-site baking of fresh bread, cakes and cookies.
About Innovate Services Ltd
Based in West Byfleet, Surrey, Innovate Services Ltd launched in 2007 to offer an exciting new approach to catering in schools and colleges, driven by a goal to inspire students with a blend of healthy eating and an inviting environment in which they enjoy spending their time.
Innovate, in partnership with school business managers, head-teachers, staff and students, turns old, drab canteens into modern, vibrant multi-functional spaces that bring a new heart to the school or college. The team focuses on creating great food, which is healthy and importantly what students want to eat. Innovate reduces queues and massively expands choice and availability and the results speak for themselves, with many schools and colleges typically doubling meal uptake.
Innovate provides a modern catering service, while delivering a host of value-added services and curriculum support initiatives.
In 2014, Innovate launched its ‘Innovate 4 Little People’ service, to provide a fully catered service to primary schools across the UK. It has also successfully launched into the Business and Industry (B&I) sector during 2014.
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