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January Employee of the Month
Congratulations Helen Finnigan, Acting Catering Supervisor St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Employee of the Month for January
December Employee of the Month
Congratulations Ida Brown, Mobile Catering Supervisor. Employee of the Month for December
November Employee of the Month
Congratulations Samantha Stafford , Brays Tile Cross School. Employee of the Month for November
October Employee of the Month
Congratulations Lisa O’Sullivan, Commercial Field Chef, Cityserve. Employee of the Month for October
Do your students bring in packed lunches?
Do you have to spend time monitoring what’s in the lunchboxes?
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Cityserve would like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Newsletter - November 2019
Welcome to Cityserve’s newsletter
Cityserve - October Brexit Update
The Cityserve procurement team sources around £10m in food annually.
September Employee of the Month
Congratulations Ann Ingram, Catering Supervisor , Brays School, Employee of the Month for September
Cityserve Declared Best Catering Service Team at 2019 APSE Awards
Cityserve leadership team receiving their award at the APSE Awards.
School caterer cuts three tonnes of sugar from meals
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
Welcome to Cityserve’s newsletter
May Employee of the Month
Kanwaljit Singh from Ark Tindal Primary School has received our Employee of the Month Award for May 2019!
Cityserve MJ Workforce Award
Cityserve leadership team with BBC Breakfast presenter Steph McGovern
April Employee of the Month
Wendy Khan - Employee of the Month April 2019
March Employee of the Month
Deborah Hill - Employee of the Month March 2019
February Employee of the Month
Mark Agnew - Procurement Co-ordinator
January Employee of the Month
Rosemary Stokes - January Employee of the Month
December Employee of the Month
Julie Hewlett – December Employee of the Month
November Employee of the Month
Debbie Hyslop - November Employee of the Month
October Employee of the Month
Christine Guiden - October Employee of the Month
Children are the future: how Cityserve is backing the soil association’s food for life initiative
At Cityserve, we’ve always said it’s all about the kids.
Cityserve launches exclusive cashless and pre-ordering system for Birmingham schools
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
Congratulations to Michael Cox on winning Employee of the Year
Special Recognition Award
Karen Parry wins a well-deserved Special Recognition Award
Employee of the Month – Sarah Hussain September 2018
Congratulations to Sarah Hussain for winning Employee of the Month September 2018
Employee of the month - July
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
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
Congratulations to the CityKitchen team who received the Special Recognition Award for June.
Cityserve scores National Award hat-trick
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.
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
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
Our Employee of the Month for May 2018 is Valentine Knelsen, Catering Supervisor at Clifton Primary School.
Special Recognition Award - Birches Green Catering Team
An award for Special Recognition has been given to Birches Green Catering Team
Special Recognition goes to George Dixon Academy – Well done!
An award for Special Recognition has been given to George Dixon Catering Team.
Employee of the Month – Angela Holt
Our Employee of the Month for April 2018 is Angela Holt , GA at Penns Primary School .
St Catherine’s of Sienna visit CityKitchen Live!
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 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
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?
Birmingham school children join royal wedding celebrations with themed lunches
Birmingham children set to join Royal wedding celebrations with themed school meal days
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.
The catering team at Victoria School have received at Special Recognition Award, Congratulations!
CITYSERVE AND ST BASILS JOIN FORCES FOR SOUP WEEK
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
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
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
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…
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
What a great year we’ve had!
Cityserve hosts prestigious LACA school chef of the year competition
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
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
Our brand new state – of – the – art Learning and Development Centre is now open!
Top 10 for outstanding education catering goes to….
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…..
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
Congratulations to Lorna West, Balaam Wood School.
Unsung Hero nominees…..
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.
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 works at Bellfield Schools, Infants & Day care Centre & Junior School, both separate schools.
Employee of the Year goes to Eilis White
Congratulations to Eilis White who won the Cityserve Employee of the Year! 2017
27 years service at Cityserve
Cityserve say goodbye to Patricia Wallace
Foodservice Cateys 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
Cityserve recently combined forces with Children in Care Provider Services,
Working together to rebuild lives
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
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
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
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
On Wednesday 30th August, Cityserve joined together with The Birmingham Children’s Hospital Diabetes Unit for a Summer Event.
Cityserve & Minworth School
Cityserve is delighted to announce a renewed food-service partnership with Minworth Junior and Infant School.
Cityserve and The Diabetes Unit
Summer Party in the Park.
Wednesday 30th August 12.00pm – 3.00pm.
Kate Watson – You’re a Star!
Huge congratulations to Cityserve’s Kate Watson of Minworth Junior & Infant School in recognition of a superb job.
West Midlands LACA Awards
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 are supporting LACA School Chef of the Year 2018 – Registrations are now open!
Make a difference – volunteer to become a school governor
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
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 and City Kitchen recently combined forces to put on the biggest BBQ the school has seen
CityKitchen hosts work experience for two local students
Cityserve recently had the pleasure of hosting Billy and Sam from Kings Norton Boys School for two weeks.
The Ateka Shaikh Learning Centre
We’re Delighted to be Supporting Birchfield Community School – The Ateka Shaikh Learning Centre
Cityserve are APSE Double Finalists
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
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
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
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
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!
We are delighted to recognise Eilis White, Cityserve’s Catering Leader at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury.
LACA announces Chair for West Midlands
Dale Wild – Head of Service at CityServe has been announced as chair for West Midlands LACA
Cityserve Scoops Local Government ‘Oscar’!
CityServe – top of the class!!
Celebrating Another Amazing Colleague – Lorna West
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…..
Cityserve is once again delighted to support and promote Holiday Kitchen 2017.
Case Study: Special Dietary Needs – PKU
Tomasz has a condition called Phenylketonuria – more commonly known as PKU – a rare, but potentially serious disorder.
Superstar Ken Hudson – Colleague of the Month!
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
Here at Cityserve we’re always delighted to recognise exceptional customer service.
Helping the Homeless – after the ‘Birmingham Bomb’
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
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
We are delighted to confirm that we now are now an accredited ‘Qualsafe’ Training Centre
Fantastic New Facilities at Ark Kings – Chrissy’s Story
The fantastic new Ark Kings Academy opened it’s doors for the very first time on 27th April.
Cityserve – Back on the Awards Trail!
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.
Cityserve is delighted once again to support Holiday Kitchen.
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Students Develop School Menus!
At Cityserve we ask students what they want to eat, and we make it School Food Plan compliant!
Welcome Princethorpe Junior School
Princethorpe Junior School visited City Kitchen Live on 27th February.
Bellfield Junior School’s visit to CityKitchen LIVE!
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
Cityserve has teamed up with Ark Kings and St Basils to raise awareness and vital funds to help prevent youth homelessness.
Souper Troopers!
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
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!
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
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!
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!
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
EUROCITIES is the network of major European cities.
Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School gets the CityKitchen Makeover!
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!
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
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…..
This is how Audley Primary School now looks
Cityserve are Cooking up a Storm with Ark Kings & Rose Academies
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 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
Congratulations to Cityserve’s Claire Pettit for winning Employee of the Month – October/November 2016.
Special Team Award – CityKitchen Food Development Team
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….
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
Details: – BBC Midlands Today, also on Sky Channel 959, 6.30pm
Michelin Star Winning Glynn Purnell Celebrates National School Meals Week with Cityserve
Cityserve’s National School Meals Week 2016
Cityserve’s Stephen Coope wins Birmingham City Council’s ‘Employee of the Year’
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!
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
Winners of Best Catering Service in the UK
Brian’s Blog – The Floors are Clean and the Food is Delicious
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 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 !!!
Congratulations to not one but TWO star performers gaining recognition for excellence in June.
The Abbey Catholic Primary School visits our Development Kitchen
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?
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
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
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!
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!
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
Last year saw Cityserve hosted their first colleague summer event and over 400 people attended.
CityKitchen LIVE! Welcomes Elms Farm Primary School
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
We are delighted to announce that Cityserve has been selected as finalists at the 2016 APSE Service Awards.
Colleague of the Month – Sherene Powell
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
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!
Do you know anyone who is looking for work in either Catering or Cleaning?
Colleague of the Month
Congratulations to Stephen Coope, our fantastic Cleaning Supervisor and Assistant Caretaker at the Oakhill Centre, Harborne
Football Fever! Euro 16 Theme Days
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?
Do you know anyone who is looking for work in either Catering or Cleaning?
CityKitchen LIVE Welcomes Lakey Lane Students
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
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!
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
Congratulations to the Catering Team at Greet Primary School who have been awarded this month’s special recognition award.
School Meals and Ofsted – Briefing
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!
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
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
We are delighted to recognise Louise Jay, Catering Supervisor at Yenton Primary School for the Cityserve Colleague of the Month!