Mellors Catering Services
Fuelling Minds and Nourishing Futures
At Mellors Catering Services, we don’t just provide school meals, we create fresh, tasty and nutritious dining experiences that fuel learning, spark creativity and bring communities together.
130,000 meals daily
2,000 staff
380 sites
Mellors Catering Services is an award winning education caterer with more than 380 sites across the North of England, the Midlands and beyond.
We started life in 1840 as a bakery in Southport. Today, we’re still family owned and still obsessed with great food, cooked from scratch, packed with nutrients, and designed to Fuel Minds and Nourish Futures.
Every day, our 2,000 strong team serves meals that are fresh, wholesome and a little bit fun, whether in primary schools, secondary schools or colleges.
Why Schools and Trusts Choose Mellors
Fresh & Local
All meals are cooked on site using the freshest ingredients, sourced from trusted local suppliers to reduce food miles.
Education Expertise
Menus designed specifically for different age groups, from fun and engaging for primary to high-street style for teens.
Nutrition Led
Guided by our in-house nutritionist, Danielle, every meal meets School Food Standards and supports wellbeing and attainment.
Personal Service
We’re local, hands on and passionate about supporting every school individually.
Sustainability Built In
From waste reduction and eco-initiatives to fundraising and community support, Mellors puts social value on the menu.
Added Excitement
Theme days, interactive food education, and innovations like our Tuk Truck and Crafted by Mellors Range.
Primary Schools - A World of Fun with Food
Bright branding, fruit and veg characters, and menus designed to inspire healthy habits without rushing children to grow up too soon.
Secondary Schools & College - Food Happy
High street-style counters, bold branding, and menus that deliver on taste, speed and value — perfect for teens and young adults.
How to Access Mellors Catering Services
Mellors Catering Services is available via the Food & Outsourced Catering Services Best Value Framework.
This gives schools and Trusts a fast, compliant way to partner with Mellors Catering Services:
No lengthy tendering required
Fully compliant with public sector procurement regulations
Fast mobilisation with measurable KPIs