What our customers are saying about us
Dr Phil Bassill, Director of Resources and Business Development, at The Harefield Academy said:
“The Harefield Academy benefit from healthy, well prepared, exciting food from Cucina. We have seen Cucina’s positive influence on the students’ energy, behaviour and attention spans. Before Cucina was brought in, a significant number of students were choosing not to eat at The Academy restaurant, but Cucina has really turned this around.”
Lynda Lorentzen, Bursar for Southfield School for Girls Specialist Sports College, said:
“The first impact is the uptake of food, which has quadrupled since Cucina became involved. The first day Steve took over we took more money in a day than we used to in a week and now over 500 girls enjoy a cooked meal at lunch time. Sixth formers who have never had school food are now converts. The girls’ behaviour is improving because they are eating better quality food at break time and at lunch and a more balanced diet. This increase in usage has also allowed us to practically eliminate our hefty catering costs so we are delighted on all fronts. We are extremely happy with Cucina and so are the girls. The variety of food on offer is great and has introduced our girls to new dishes from around the world. The standard of food at Southfield now wouldn’t be out of place in a restaurant and all the fresh fruit and vegetables on offer ensure that the girls get the nutrients they need. What’s more, no-one has missed the chocolate, crisps and fizzy drinks!”
Bursar for Sandhurst School Colin Summersgill said:
“The school were looking for a company that would offer good quality food as well as a service responsive to the needs of students and staff. It was felt from the presentations and from visiting existing Cucina sites, that Cucina could offer the school what it was looking for. Their staff seemed genuinely interested in providing good quality, tasty and healthy food. Cucina’s innovative ideas on the food offer, for example, wishing to promote healthy food using the concept of stealthy eating, made them stand out from the competition. The food that Cucina produce is excellent and their innovative approach to menus incorporates new legislation in a way that most students will actually choose to eat. Their desire to become involved with the school curriculum and wider school life also contributed to Sandhurst choosing Cucina. Throughout the extensive selection process, Cucina were the unanimous choice of all involved in every aspect of their work. “
Jane Carpenter, Business and Enterprise Manager for Edgebarrrow School, added:
“A disappointing number of our students were buying lunches before Cucina took over, but now take up has soared. The quality of food Cucina produce is excellent. We are delighted with Cucina’s start and are looking forward to a continuing positive and profitable relationship. Cucina is a young, enthusiastic, exciting and innovative company. We and Cucina value our relationship and we are delighted with the regular and hands-on involvement of their Directors who have an obvious passion for what they do. The student council liked Cucina and the food that was provided when Cucina introduced themselves to the School. Cucina has a desire to be part of the School, rather than just being our caterers. Cucina provide high quality food in line with Government guidelines, but still accommodate the needs of all our school community.”
6th former Cassie Watts was one of the students on the selection panel for the new catering contract at Southfield School for Girls said: “I chose Cucina because when they made their presentation they spoke to us, not just to the adults. After all we’re their biggest customers, not the adults. And they have delivered exactly what they said they would. It’s the best decision we ever made”
