FAQs

Any questions? You’ll find the answers to our most frequently asked questions right here.

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  • On average, our meal price nationwide is approximately £2.75 for UIFSM/FSM. However, this price may vary based on uptake levels and staffing costs. We offer bespoke proposals for each school.

  • Aside from the initial £500 mobilisation fee, there are no additional hidden costs. We aim to include everything within the meal price, though occasionally, an annual subsidy might be necessary to cover running costs.

  • Yes, you will! Under TUPE regulations, your current kitchen staff will transfer across when Dolce becomes your school’s new catering provider.

  • We are able to recruit new team members if any current staff do not wish to stay. We will oversee this process for you.

  • Since almost all local authorities recognise a school’s kitchen as part of a school’s estate, it remains with the school. Be sure to get in touch with us if you have any issues around this.

  • Check out our free downloadable document here.

  • We recommend a one-year contract with a terms cancellation thereafter.

  • Generally, six weeks is considered best practice for TUPE, so we’d advise eight weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

  • No – unless you operate your own in-house service. Under employment law, it will be the responsibility of the incumbent employer and the new employer.

  • From the date of contract signing, we require a minimum of 4 weeks to mobilise your school’s contract. While more time is preferable, we can streamline the process to fit within this four-week period.

  • Your school will receive any school meal related funding directly from the government and Dolce will simply invoice your school for the service we provide.

  • It’s completely up to the school – the caterer will use whatever they are provided with.