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Set up by Warwickshire Country Council, which has been providing school meals in the region for over 25 years, Educaterers has taken up the role as part of a new council project.

The council hope that by setting up the stand-alone company, of which it is the sole shareholder, it will have more freedom to compete, bid for new contracts and reinvest back into the business.

As a traded company there is also more "flexibility" to work with local suppliers and producers, according to Educaterers managing director, Terry Tredget.

He said: “We will build on the success and reputation of the council’s school catering service, while being able to operate and compete on a more commercial basis.

“We are committed to delivering a healthy and nutritious catering service that schools can confidently recommend to parents, ensuring pupils have a safe, caring and enjoyable food experience that enables them to reach their full potential.

“Educaterers has got off to a great start with eight schools returning to trade with us and for the first time we have successfully won a contract re-tender against a commercial competitor. This success adds almost half a million to our company turnover."

Educaterers employs over 700 staff across Warwickshire and holds The Soil Association’s Silver Food for Life Award.