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January Employee of the Month

January Employee of the Month

Published: Thursday, 12th March 2020

Congratulations Helen Finnigan, Acting Catering Supervisor St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Employee of the Month for January

December Employee of the Month

December Employee of the Month

Published: Wednesday, 4th March 2020

Congratulations Ida Brown, Mobile Catering Supervisor. Employee of the Month for December

November Employee of the Month

November Employee of the Month

Published: Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Congratulations Samantha Stafford , Brays Tile Cross School. Employee of the Month for November

October Employee of the Month

October Employee of the Month

Published: Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Congratulations Lisa O’Sullivan, Commercial Field Chef, Cityserve. Employee of the Month for October

Do your students bring in packed lunches?

Do your students bring in packed lunches?

Published: Thursday, 9th January 2020

Do you have to spend time monitoring what’s in the lunchboxes?

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Published: Tuesday, 31st December 2019

Cityserve would like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Newsletter - November 2019

Newsletter - November 2019

Published: Saturday, 30th November 2019

Welcome to Cityserve’s newsletter

Cityserve - October Brexit Update

Published: Monday, 7th October 2019

The Cityserve procurement team sources around £10m in food annually.

Newsletter - October 2019

Newsletter - October 2019

Published: Monday, 7th October 2019

Welcome to Cityserve’s newsletter

September Employee of the Month

September Employee of the Month

Published: Monday, 30th September 2019

Congratulations Ann Ingram, Catering Supervisor , Brays School, Employee of the Month for September

Cityserve Declared Best Catering Service Team at 2019 APSE Awards

Cityserve Declared Best Catering Service Team at 2019 APSE Awards

Published: Tuesday, 17th September 2019

Cityserve leadership team receiving their award at the APSE Awards.

School caterer cuts three tonnes of sugar from meals

Published: Wednesday, 11th September 2019

Birmingham schools caterer Cityserve has cut a whopping three tonnes of sugar from school meals as part of a campaign to cut the amount stocked by its schools.

Newsletter - September 2019

Newsletter - September 2019

Published: Wednesday, 4th September 2019

Welcome to Cityserve’s newsletter

May Employee of the Month

May Employee of the Month

Published: Thursday, 11th July 2019

Kanwaljit Singh from Ark Tindal Primary School has received our Employee of the Month Award for May 2019!

Cityserve MJ Workforce Award

Cityserve MJ Workforce Award

Published: Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

Cityserve leadership team with BBC Breakfast presenter Steph McGovern

Newsletter - July 2019

Newsletter - July 2019

Published: Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

Welcome to Cityserve’s newsletter

April Employee of the Month

April Employee of the Month

Published: Wednesday, 19th June 2019

Wendy Khan - Employee of the Month April 2019

Newsletter - June 2019

Newsletter - June 2019

Published: Wednesday, 12th June 2019

Welcome to Cityserve’s latest news

Newsletter - May 2019

Newsletter - May 2019

Published: Wednesday, 12th June 2019

Welcome to Cityserve’s latest news

March Employee of the Month

March Employee of the Month

Published: Wednesday, 22nd May 2019

Deborah Hill - Employee of the Month March 2019

February Employee of the Month

February Employee of the Month

Published: Tuesday, 2nd April 2019

Mark Agnew - Procurement Co-ordinator

January Employee of the Month

Published: Monday, 1st April 2019

Rosemary Stokes - January Employee of the Month

December Employee of the Month

December Employee of the Month

Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2019

Julie Hewlett – December Employee of the Month

November  Employee of the Month

November Employee of the Month

Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2019

Debbie Hyslop - November Employee of the Month

October Employee of the Month

October Employee of the Month

Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2019

Christine Guiden - October Employee of the Month

Children are the future: how Cityserve is backing the soil association’s food for life initiative

Children are the future: how Cityserve is backing the soil association’s food for life initiative

Published: Thursday, 17th January 2019

At Cityserve, we’ve always said it’s all about the kids.

Cityserve launches exclusive cashless and pre-ordering system for Birmingham schools

Cityserve launches exclusive cashless and pre-ordering system for Birmingham schools

Published: Tuesday, 15th January 2019

Award-winning catering service Cityserve has launched its new exclusive cashless payment and pre-ordering system, bringing an array of benefits to schools across Birmingham and beyond.

Employee of the Year 2018 – Michael Cox

Employee of the Year 2018 – Michael Cox

Published: Wednesday, 7th November 2018

Congratulations to Michael Cox on winning Employee of the Year

Special Recognition Award

Special Recognition Award

Published: Wednesday, 7th November 2018

Karen Parry wins a well-deserved Special Recognition Award

Employee of the Month – Sarah Hussain September 2018

Employee of the Month – Sarah Hussain September 2018

Published: Wednesday, 7th November 2018

Congratulations to Sarah Hussain for winning Employee of the Month September 2018

Employee of the month - July

Employee of the month - July

Published: Wednesday, 3rd October 2018

Congratulations to Melanie Beddoes from Colmers Farm Primary School, who received Employee of the Month for July.

Congratulations to the catering team at Queensbury Special School who have won a Special Recognition Award

Congratulations to the catering team at Queensbury Special School who have won a Special Recognition Award

Published: Friday, 28th September 2018

The catering team at Queensbury School led by Collette are always cheerful, no matter what their day throws at them.

Special Recognition Award goes to the CityKitchen Team

Special Recognition Award goes to the CityKitchen Team

Published: Friday, 28th September 2018

Congratulations to the CityKitchen team who received the Special Recognition Award for June.

Cityserve scores National Award hat-trick

Cityserve scores National Award hat-trick

Published: Friday, 21st September 2018

The catering division behind many of Birmingham’s school meals has scooped a national catering award - for the third year running.

YOUR Cityserve – Total Education Catering: Here today for our children’s tomorrows.

Published: Wednesday, 12th September 2018

I hope you’ve had a wonderful Summer and are excited by the challenges and opportunities that come with the new academic year!

Employee of the Month for June  2018 is Sarah White

Employee of the Month for June 2018 is Sarah White

Published: Thursday, 19th July 2018

Our Employee of the Month for June 2018 is Sarah White Acting Catering Supervisor at Bournville Junior School.

Employee of the Month for May 2018 is Valentine Knelsen

Employee of the Month for May 2018 is Valentine Knelsen

Published: Thursday, 19th July 2018

Our Employee of the Month for May 2018 is Valentine Knelsen, Catering Supervisor at Clifton Primary School.

Special Recognition Award - Birches Green Catering Team

Special Recognition Award - Birches Green Catering Team

Published: Thursday, 19th July 2018

An award for Special Recognition has been given to Birches Green Catering Team

Special Recognition goes to George Dixon Academy – Well done!

Special Recognition goes to George Dixon Academy – Well done!

Published: Thursday, 28th June 2018

An award for Special Recognition has been given to George Dixon Catering Team.

Employee of the Month – Angela Holt

Employee of the Month – Angela Holt

Published: Thursday, 28th June 2018

Our Employee of the Month for April 2018 is Angela Holt , GA at Penns Primary School .

St Catherine’s of Sienna visit CityKitchen Live!

St Catherine’s of Sienna visit CityKitchen Live!

Published: Friday, 25th May 2018

Twelve pupils across KS 2 from Year 3 to 5 (School Council representatives and Head Boy and Girl) from St Catherine’s of Sienna joined us at Cityserve for a CityKitchen Live engagement.

Annette Davis at Calshot Manor is awarded Employee of the Month.

Annette Davis at Calshot Manor is awarded Employee of the Month.

Published: Thursday, 24th May 2018

Annette has been placed into this school to cover since January. Initially to work with the existing supervisor, Annette has worked with the catering team and school to revamp the catering offer.

Special Recognition Award - Brenda Davies

Special Recognition Award - Brenda Davies

Published: Wednesday, 23rd May 2018

An award for Special Recognition has been presented to Brenda Davies , General Assistant at Ward End Primary School.

Is this the biggest ever royal lunch?

Is this the biggest ever royal lunch?

Published: Wednesday, 23rd May 2018

Birmingham school children join royal wedding celebrations with themed lunches

Birmingham children set to join Royal wedding celebrations with themed school meal days

Birmingham children set to join Royal wedding celebrations with themed school meal days

Published: Wednesday, 9th May 2018

Thousands of children across Birmingham will be joining in the Royal Wedding celebrations with special celebratory meals thanks to the city’s school meals provider Cityserve.

Congratulations to the Catering Team at Victoria School.

Congratulations to the Catering Team at Victoria School.

Published: Friday, 6th April 2018

The catering team at Victoria School have received at Special Recognition Award, Congratulations!

CITYSERVE AND ST BASILS JOIN FORCES FOR SOUP WEEK

CITYSERVE AND ST BASILS JOIN FORCES FOR SOUP WEEK

Published: Wednesday, 14th March 2018

On Thursday 8th March Cityserve Head Office and participating Schools took part in St Basils Soup Week to raise awareness and vital funds to help prevent youth homelessness.

Cityserve shortlisted for Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Awards

Published: Friday, 2nd March 2018

A record number of companies are chasing glory in the awards to be presented at the sell-out Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) dinner on Thursday 19 April.

Proud to be supporting #VEGPOWER

Proud to be supporting #VEGPOWER

Published: Thursday, 25th January 2018

Here at Cityserve we seek to prevent childhood obesity and reduce the number of children not eating fresh fruit and vegetables every day.

Special Recognition Award goes to Quinton Church Primary School

Special Recognition Award goes to Quinton Church Primary School

Published: Friday, 22nd December 2017

The catering team at Quinton Church Primary School have been awarded special recognition for November 2017 for their outstanding performance in the last 6 months.

The Hive College and Cityserve continue working together…

The Hive College and Cityserve continue working together…

Published: Friday, 22nd December 2017

We have some great relationships with various Businesses and Colleges across Birmingham and recently received this very kind letter from The Hive College and Wilson Stuart School.

Cityserve rounds off successful year with final fundraising effort

Cityserve rounds off successful year with final fundraising effort

Published: Thursday, 21st December 2017

What a great year we’ve had!

Cityserve hosts prestigious LACA school chef of the year competition

Cityserve hosts prestigious LACA school chef of the year competition

Published: Tuesday, 12th December 2017

On Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th December we hosted the West Midlands, East Midlands and East of England Regional Finals for LACA School Chef of the Year (SCOTY).

National Roast Dinner Day Highlights

National Roast Dinner Day Highlights

Published: Friday, 24th November 2017

On Wednesday 15th November – we saw Birmingham go wild for Roast Dinner Day as part of National School Meals Week.

Brand new state-of-the-art Learning & Development Centre

Brand new state-of-the-art Learning & Development Centre

Published: Friday, 17th November 2017

Our brand new state – of – the – art Learning and Development Centre is now open!

Top 10 for outstanding education catering goes to….

Top 10 for outstanding education catering goes to….

Published: Wednesday, 8th November 2017

Ark Kings Academy have been recognised by Education Business magazine as being in the Top Ten for outstanding education catering.

My Choice, My Future Programme and Cityserve…..

My Choice, My Future Programme and Cityserve…..

Published: Tuesday, 7th November 2017

On 25th October, Cityserve hosted 8 students taking part in the ‘My Choice My Future Programme’.

Congratulations Lorna – Good Luck at the Regional Finals SCOTY

Published: Monday, 6th November 2017

Congratulations to Lorna West, Balaam Wood School.

Unsung Hero nominees…..

Unsung Hero nominees…..

Published: Monday, 6th November 2017

Congratulations to Lorna West from Balaam Wood School, Ann Connor from Conway School and Rose McGovern also from Conway School.

Swanshurst School wins LACA’S top award –West Midlands Catering Team of the Year 2017.

Published: Thursday, 2nd November 2017

The LACA West Midlands Awards took place at Chateau Impney on Friday 13th October. Paul Cook and his Catering Team from Swanshurst School won LACA’S West Midlands Catering Team of the Year 2017.

Jo Parker wins Individual Caterer of the Year at LACA West Midlands Awards

Jo Parker wins Individual Caterer of the Year at LACA West Midlands Awards

Published: Thursday, 2nd November 2017

Jo Parker works at Bellfield Schools, Infants & Day care Centre & Junior School, both separate schools.

Employee of the Year goes to Eilis White

Employee of the Year goes to Eilis White

Published: Thursday, 26th October 2017

Congratulations to Eilis White who won the Cityserve Employee of the Year! 2017

27 years service at Cityserve

Published: Monday, 23rd October 2017

Cityserve say goodbye to Patricia Wallace

Foodservice Cateys 2017

Foodservice Cateys 2017

Published: Thursday, 19th October 2017

We are delighted to announce we have just been shortlisted for Education Caterer of the Year at the Foodservice Cateys 2017.

Cityserve, Children in Care and Corporate Parenting

Published: Monday, 16th October 2017

Cityserve recently combined forces with Children in Care Provider Services,

Cityserve go fundraising

Cityserve go fundraising

Published: Friday, 13th October 2017

We love fundraising here at Cityserve

Working together to rebuild lives

Working together to rebuild lives

Published: Friday, 13th October 2017

On the 10th October CityKitchen went on the road and supported the opening of Birmingham’s first permanent night shelter for the homeless.

Lights, Camera, Action – Watch our Video

Published: Wednesday, 20th September 2017

We’re really proud of our new promotional video – demonstrating all of what makes Cityserve the UK’s Best Catering Team* – 2 years in a row. Watch and enjoy!

Cityserve Wins Best Catering Service Award at APSE 2017

Cityserve Wins Best Catering Service Award at APSE 2017

Published: Friday, 8th September 2017

We’re delighted to announce, that for the second year in a row Cityserve has won Best Service Team for Catering at APSE 2017.

Cityserve and Barchelai Trust – A winning team

Published: Monday, 4th September 2017

Cityserve is delighted to announce a renewed food-service partnership with the Barchelai Trust group of schools.

Great fun had by all at Kings Heath Park

Great fun had by all at Kings Heath Park

Published: Friday, 1st September 2017

On Wednesday 30th August, Cityserve joined together with The Birmingham Children’s Hospital Diabetes Unit for a Summer Event.

Cityserve & Minworth School

Published: Tuesday, 22nd August 2017

Cityserve is delighted to announce a renewed food-service partnership with Minworth Junior and Infant School.

Cityserve and The Diabetes Unit

Published: Monday, 21st August 2017

Summer Party in the Park.
Wednesday 30th August 12.00pm – 3.00pm.

Kate Watson – You’re a Star!

Published: Monday, 14th August 2017

Huge congratulations to Cityserve’s Kate Watson of Minworth Junior & Infant School in recognition of a superb job.

West Midlands LACA Awards

Published: Wednesday, 2nd August 2017

Back in June we announced that Dale Wild – Head of Service at CityServe had been appointed as chair for West Midlands LACA (the Lead Association for Catering in Education)

We’re supporting LACA School Chef of the Year 2018

We’re supporting LACA School Chef of the Year 2018

Published: Tuesday, 1st August 2017

We are supporting LACA School Chef of the Year 2018 – Registrations are now open!

Make a difference – volunteer to become a school governor

Make a difference – volunteer to become a school governor

Published: Monday, 31st July 2017

Are you interested in a tremendous professional development opportunity that will make a difference to children’s lives?

Cityserve: Finalists at the Foodservice Cateys 2017

Cityserve: Finalists at the Foodservice Cateys 2017

Published: Tuesday, 25th July 2017

We are delighted to announce we have just been shortlisted for Education Caterer of the Year at the Foodservice Cateys 2017.

ARK Kings Academy

ARK Kings Academy

Published: Monday, 24th July 2017

Ark Kings Academy and City Kitchen recently combined forces to put on the biggest BBQ the school has seen

CityKitchen hosts work experience for two local students

CityKitchen hosts work experience for two local students

Published: Friday, 21st July 2017

Cityserve recently had the pleasure of hosting Billy and Sam from Kings Norton Boys School for two weeks.

The Ateka Shaikh Learning Centre

The Ateka Shaikh Learning Centre

Published: Monday, 17th July 2017

We’re Delighted to be Supporting Birchfield Community School – The Ateka Shaikh Learning Centre

Cityserve are APSE Double Finalists

Cityserve are APSE Double Finalists

Published: Tuesday, 11th July 2017

We’re delighted to announce, that for the second year in a row Cityserve are double APSE short-listers!

Cityserve: Select OR Direct – The choice is yours

Published: Monday, 3rd July 2017

We are delighted to announce the launch of Cityserve Direct and Cityserve Select – two innovative contract choices from your multi-award winning education caterer. Which side of the plate are you?

Celebrating more amazing colleagues – Top work, Gemma Sewell

Celebrating more amazing colleagues – Top work, Gemma Sewell

Published: Thursday, 29th June 2017

Here at Cityserve, we’re always looking to recognise amazing colleagues and we’re delighted to celebrate Gemma Sewell’s fantastic achievements.

Are you complying with food safety laws? We can help

Published: Thursday, 29th June 2017

Cityserve is an accredited Qualsafe Awards Centre, and we are delighted to now be able to provide professionally accredited training courses to all organisations and businesses.

School meals are wonderful! And FREE for Key Stage 1

School meals are wonderful! And FREE for Key Stage 1

Published: Wednesday, 28th June 2017

Please download our latest brochure, which sets out the benefits of dining at school – and not forgetting that school lunches are FREE for all Reception and Year 1 & 2 pupils.

Congratulations to Eilis White – Our Star of the Month!

Congratulations to Eilis White – Our Star of the Month!

Published: Tuesday, 27th June 2017

We are delighted to recognise Eilis White, Cityserve’s Catering Leader at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury.

LACA announces Chair for West Midlands

LACA announces Chair for West Midlands

Published: Monday, 26th June 2017

Dale Wild – Head of Service at CityServe has been announced as chair for West Midlands LACA

Cityserve Scoops Local Government ‘Oscar’!

Cityserve Scoops Local Government ‘Oscar’!

Published: Sunday, 18th June 2017

CityServe – top of the class!!

Celebrating Another Amazing Colleague – Lorna West

Celebrating Another Amazing Colleague – Lorna West

Published: Sunday, 18th June 2017

We’re delighted to recognise Lorna West, Catering Supervisor at Balaam Wood School as our latest Colleague of the Month!

Learning, food & play for families when they need it most…..

Learning, food & play for families when they need it most…..

Published: Tuesday, 13th June 2017

Cityserve is once again delighted to support and promote Holiday Kitchen 2017.

Case Study: Special Dietary Needs – PKU

Published: Monday, 12th June 2017

Tomasz has a condition called Phenylketonuria – more commonly known as PKU – a rare, but potentially serious disorder.

Superstar Ken Hudson – Colleague of the Month!

Superstar Ken Hudson – Colleague of the Month!

Published: Monday, 22nd May 2017

We’re delighted to recognise one of Cityserve’s Head Office team, Ken Hudson – who joined us as an HR assistant in September 2015;

Special Team Recognition – St John & St Peters C of E Academy

Special Team Recognition – St John & St Peters C of E Academy

Published: Monday, 22nd May 2017

Here at Cityserve we’re always delighted to recognise exceptional customer service.

Helping the Homeless – after the ‘Birmingham Bomb’

Helping the Homeless – after the ‘Birmingham Bomb’

Published: Wednesday, 17th May 2017

Following the discovery of the Birmingham WWII Bomb the Birmingham City Council resilience team called upon Cityserve to join the emergency services to help feed the families that were evacuated.

WWII Bomb: Cityserve Joins Forces with the Emergency Services

WWII Bomb: Cityserve Joins Forces with the Emergency Services

Published: Tuesday, 16th May 2017

Following the discovery of a World War II bomb in Aston, Birmingham the BCC resilience team called upon Cityserve to join the emergency services to help feed the families that were evacuated.

Cityserve gains ‘Qualsafe Awards’ Training Centre Status

Cityserve gains ‘Qualsafe Awards’ Training Centre Status

Published: Wednesday, 10th May 2017

We are delighted to confirm that we now are now an accredited ‘Qualsafe’ Training Centre

Fantastic New Facilities at Ark Kings – Chrissy’s Story

Fantastic New Facilities at Ark Kings – Chrissy’s Story

Published: Thursday, 4th May 2017

The fantastic new Ark Kings Academy opened it’s doors for the very first time on 27th April.

Cityserve – Back on the Awards Trail!

Cityserve – Back on the Awards Trail!

Published: Wednesday, 5th April 2017

The MJ is the management journal for local authority business, and these awards are considered to the the ‘Oscars’ of Local Government.

Holiday Kitchen 2017 – Holiday learning, food and play for families when they need it most.

Holiday Kitchen 2017 – Holiday learning, food and play for families when they need it most.

Published: Wednesday, 29th March 2017

Cityserve is delighted once again to support Holiday Kitchen.

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Students Develop School Menus!

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Students Develop School Menus!

Published: Wednesday, 22nd March 2017

At Cityserve we ask students what they want to eat, and we make it School Food Plan compliant!

Welcome Princethorpe Junior School

Published: Tuesday, 21st March 2017

Princethorpe Junior School visited City Kitchen Live on 27th February.

Bellfield Junior School’s visit to CityKitchen LIVE!

Bellfield Junior School’s visit to CityKitchen LIVE!

Published: Tuesday, 21st March 2017

We had the pleasure of welcoming Bellfield Junior School to our learning and development kitchen on 28th February.

More Great Pictures from the Souper Troopers Supporting St Basils

More Great Pictures from the Souper Troopers Supporting St Basils

Published: Thursday, 16th March 2017

Cityserve has teamed up with Ark Kings and St Basils to raise awareness and vital funds to help prevent youth homelessness.

Souper Troopers!

Souper Troopers!

Published: Monday, 13th March 2017

Cityserve has teamed up with Ark Kings and St Basils to raise awareness and vital funds to help prevent youth homelessness.

Delighted to be Working in Partnership with All-Saints Multi Academy Trust

Delighted to be Working in Partnership with All-Saints Multi Academy Trust

Published: Friday, 10th March 2017

We are delighted to welcome back St John’s and St Peter’s Academy catering services, as part of the All Saint’s Multi-Academy Trust and expanding on our existing partnership with St Thomas CE Academy.

Congratulations to Suzanne Lewis our Latest Employee of the Month!

Congratulations to Suzanne Lewis our Latest Employee of the Month!

Published: Monday, 6th March 2017

Great work Suzanne on being awarded the coveted cut-glass EoTM award for January 2017 – Our first of the new year!

 SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD: Swanshurst Catering Team

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD: Swanshurst Catering Team

Published: Monday, 6th March 2017

Congratulations to our fantastic CityKitchen team at Swanshurst who have received special recognition for a dedication and performance.

Full Steam ahead for City Kitchen Branding Roll-Out!

Full Steam ahead for City Kitchen Branding Roll-Out!

Published: Friday, 24th February 2017

It’s full steam ahead for the CityServe – City Kitchen re-branding initiative. Despite it being half term, five more schools have been measured up this week.

Sally Mason: Another Wonderful Colleague Recognised!

Sally Mason: Another Wonderful Colleague Recognised!

Published: Friday, 24th February 2017

In continuing to celebrate Cityserve’s wonderful team members, we’re delighted to congratulate Sally Mason – Catering Leader at Storywood School.

Cityserve Welcomes EUROCITIES to Learn About Great School Nutrition

Cityserve Welcomes EUROCITIES to Learn About Great School Nutrition

Published: Friday, 10th February 2017

EUROCITIES is the network of major European cities.

Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School gets the CityKitchen Makeover!

Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School gets the CityKitchen Makeover!

Published: Monday, 6th February 2017

Cityserve are proud to present the fabulous new Catering Facilities at Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School, Tile Cross Birmingham

Congratulations Tracey Camden – Our Latest Employee of the Month!

Congratulations Tracey Camden – Our Latest Employee of the Month!

Published: Friday, 3rd February 2017

A massive well done and thank you to Tracey Camden in picking up the coveted Cityserve Colleague of the Month award for November 2016.

Love Birmingham? Love Cityserve! – Look out for our latest Schools Marketing Campaign

Published: Tuesday, 24th January 2017

Look our for our new year marketing campaign – postcards hitting the doorsteps of Birmingham Schools very soon!

Have you had the City Kitchen Makeover yet? 12 More Updates in January…..

Have you had the City Kitchen Makeover yet? 12 More Updates in January…..

Published: Wednesday, 11th January 2017

This is how Audley Primary School now looks

Cityserve are Cooking up a Storm with Ark Kings & Rose Academies

Published: Tuesday, 13th December 2016

Cityserve, Birmingham City Council’s award winning school meals service is proud to be appointed new catering partner for Ark Kings Academy & Ark Rose Primary Academy.

Congratulations to Sandra Lawrence – Colleague of the Month September!

Congratulations to Sandra Lawrence – Colleague of the Month September!

Published: Tuesday, 6th December 2016

Congratulations to Sandra Lawrence of St. Bridgid’s Catholic School in Birmingham for being named Employee of the month for September 2016.

 Claire Pettit awarded Cityserve Colleague of the Month October/November 2016

Claire Pettit awarded Cityserve Colleague of the Month October/November 2016

Published: Tuesday, 6th December 2016

Congratulations to Cityserve’s Claire Pettit for winning Employee of the Month – October/November 2016.

Special Team Award – CityKitchen Food Development Team

Special Team Award – CityKitchen Food Development Team

Published: Tuesday, 6th December 2016

We are delighted to give a special group recognition award to the wonderful CityKitchen Food Development Team

Thank you from Santa! Christmas Card Competition Winners Announced….

Thank you from Santa! Christmas Card Competition Winners Announced….

Published: Friday, 2nd December 2016

Santa and his Elves at City Kitchen HQ would like to say a very big thank you for all the hard work that many of our Primary School students have put into creating Christmas cards!

LACA’s National School Meals Week ‘Host a School Chef’ Initiative features on TV tonight

LACA’s National School Meals Week ‘Host a School Chef’ Initiative features on TV tonight

Published: Thursday, 3rd November 2016

Details: – BBC Midlands Today, also on Sky Channel 959, 6.30pm

 Michelin Star Winning Glynn Purnell Celebrates National School Meals Week with Cityserve

Michelin Star Winning Glynn Purnell Celebrates National School Meals Week with Cityserve

Published: Saturday, 29th October 2016

Cityserve’s National School Meals Week 2016

Cityserve’s Stephen Coope wins Birmingham City Council’s ‘Employee of the Year’

Cityserve’s Stephen Coope wins Birmingham City Council’s ‘Employee of the Year’

Published: Saturday, 29th October 2016

We are VERY proud to announce that our Cityserve Employee of the Month for April, Stephen Coope has been named Birmingham City Council’s ‘Employee of the Year’

Our Gill Glover Retires After 52 Years’ Service!

Our Gill Glover Retires After 52 Years’ Service!

Published: Monday, 26th September 2016

On Friday 23rd September 2016, a dedicated member of our Shenley Academy cleaning team, Gill Glover signed-out for one last time, to enjoy her retirement after an astonishing 52 years service.

Cityserve Wins Best Catering Service Award at APSE

Cityserve Wins Best Catering Service Award at APSE

Published: Monday, 12th September 2016

Winners of Best Catering Service in the UK

Brian’s Blog – The Floors are Clean and the Food is Delicious

Published: Wednesday, 17th August 2016

Welcome to Brian’s Blog; The first and quite possibly last, in an occasional series of business related and slightly tangential musings…..

Cityserve Supports ‘Holiday Kitchen’ and 1000’s of Families during the Summer

Cityserve Supports ‘Holiday Kitchen’ and 1000’s of Families during the Summer

Published: Monday, 8th August 2016

Cityserve is delighted to be involved in the delivery of a fantastic initiative ‘Holiday Kitchen’ which will reach potentially 1000’s of our most vulnerable families over the summer period.

Colleagues of the Month !!!

Colleagues of the Month !!!

Published: Thursday, 4th August 2016

Congratulations to not one but TWO star performers gaining recognition for excellence in June.

The Abbey Catholic Primary School visits our Development Kitchen

The Abbey Catholic Primary School visits our Development Kitchen

Published: Thursday, 4th August 2016

On Friday 15/07/2016 we welcomed the students from Abbey Catholic Primary School into our development kitchen at our HQ in Birmingham Science Park.

Do you know anyone who is looking for work in either Catering or Cleaning?

Published: Wednesday, 20th July 2016

Do you know anyone who is looking for work in either Catering or Cleaning?

Jeanette Orrey MBE Joins Cityserve for the Day – 1st September 2016

Jeanette Orrey MBE Joins Cityserve for the Day – 1st September 2016

Published: Wednesday, 20th July 2016

We are delighted to confirm and welcome Jeanette Orrey as our very special guest speaker and participant at the Annual Cityserve Conference – which will held on Thursday 1st September at Villa Park.

Holland House Infant School Visit to Cityserve HQ

Holland House Infant School Visit to Cityserve HQ

Published: Monday, 18th July 2016

On Monday 11th June we welcomed the students from Holland House Infant School into our brand new development kitchen – CityKitchen LIVE! in our HQ at Birmingham Science Park.

George Dixon Academy visits CityKitchen LIVE!

George Dixon Academy visits CityKitchen LIVE!

Published: Monday, 18th July 2016

On Friday 1st July 2016 we welcomed the students from George Dixon Academy into our brand new Development Kitchen in our HQ at Birmingham Science park.

Welcome to St Mary’s RC School to CityKitchen LIVE!

Welcome to St Mary’s RC School to CityKitchen LIVE!

Published: Monday, 18th July 2016

On Wednesday 13th July we welcomed the students from St Mary’s Roman Catholic School to our HQ at Birmingham Science Park.

Summer Event 1st September 2016

Summer Event 1st September 2016

Published: Wednesday, 13th July 2016

Last year saw Cityserve hosted their first colleague summer event and over 400 people attended.

CityKitchen LIVE! Welcomes Elms Farm Primary School

CityKitchen LIVE! Welcomes Elms Farm Primary School

Published: Tuesday, 12th July 2016

On Thursday 30th June 2016 we welcomed the students from Elms Farm Primary School into our brand new development kitchen at our HQ in Birmingham Science Park.

Cityserve are double APSE Service Awards Finalists

Published: Tuesday, 5th July 2016

We are delighted to announce that Cityserve has been selected as finalists at the 2016 APSE Service Awards.

Colleague of the Month – Sherene Powell

Colleague of the Month – Sherene Powell

Published: Monday, 4th July 2016

Congratulations to Sherene Powell, our Catering Supervisor at Heathfield Primary School as the latest Cityserve Employee of the Month.

CITYKITCHEN LIVE! Welcomes St. Francis RC School

CITYKITCHEN LIVE! Welcomes St. Francis RC School

Published: Monday, 27th June 2016

We’d like to thank the children of St. Francis for a great day! You were a wonderful set of ambassadors for your school.

Join our Team!

Published: Thursday, 16th June 2016

Do you know anyone who is looking for work in either Catering or Cleaning?

Colleague of the Month

Colleague of the Month

Published: Monday, 6th June 2016

Congratulations to Stephen Coope, our fantastic Cleaning Supervisor and Assistant Caretaker at the Oakhill Centre, Harborne

Football Fever! Euro 16 Theme Days

Published: Monday, 6th June 2016

As the Euro’s approach, we’re delighted to announce our special lunchtime theme days on Tuesday June 21st and Tuesday June 28th to celebrate the delicious cuisine of some of the participating nations.

Do you know anyone who is looking for work in either Catering or Cleaning?

Published: Tuesday, 24th May 2016

Do you know anyone who is looking for work in either Catering or Cleaning?

CityKitchen LIVE Welcomes Lakey Lane Students

CityKitchen LIVE Welcomes Lakey Lane Students

Published: Friday, 20th May 2016

On Thursday 19th May we welcomed the students of Lakey Lane Primary School into our brand new Development Kitchen at our HQ in Birmingham Science Park.

Cityserve and the Environment – Academic Engagement

Published: Monday, 16th May 2016

We are delighted to be working with and supporting Valeria de Laurentiis, a University of Birmingham PhD student who is studying the impact of food procurement sustainability.

Colleague of the Month!

Colleague of the Month!

Published: Friday, 6th May 2016

We are proud to recognise Dawn Price, Cleaning Supervisor and Catering Assistant at Chivenor Primary School for the Cityserve Employee of the Month.

Special Recognition Award – Greet Primary Catering Team

Special Recognition Award – Greet Primary Catering Team

Published: Friday, 6th May 2016

Congratulations to the Catering Team at Greet Primary School who have been awarded this month’s special recognition award.

School Meals and Ofsted – Briefing

Published: Thursday, 28th April 2016

The School Food Plan and the introduction of Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) have had a profound
effect on the finances of school caterers in England and Scotland.

Welcome to your Brand New Website!

Published: Tuesday, 26th April 2016

If you’re reading this, you’ve found our brand new website – which we hope you’ll find interesting and informative.

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury gets the CityKitchen Make-Over

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury gets the CityKitchen Make-Over

Published: Tuesday, 26th April 2016

We are very proud to announce our reaffirmed long-term partnership with Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Technology College and that it has become our first City Kitchen.

Colleague of the Month

Published: Tuesday, 26th April 2016

We are delighted to recognise Louise Jay, Catering Supervisor at Yenton Primary School for the Cityserve Colleague of the Month!

May is National BBQ Month!

Published: Tuesday, 26th April 2016

Cityserve serves up sizzling lunches