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DOLCE TOPS NEW SCHOOL CATERER RANKING WITH OUR PLANET-FRIENDLY MENU
DOLCE TOPS NEW SCHOOL CATERER RANKING WITH OUR PLANET-FRIENDLY MENU
Posted on February 05, 2025
The School Contract Caterer Ranking scores England’s top 25 school caterers on how planet-friendly their menus are. ProVeg UK developed the ranking after it was clear that the lack of information for schools and local governments was hindering their ability to compare planet-friendly catering providers that aligned with their sustainability goals. The scoring system evaluated […]
WE’RE FINALISTS IN THE 2025 CONTRACT CATERING AWARDS
WE’RE FINALISTS IN THE 2025 CONTRACT CATERING AWARDS
Posted on January 30, 2025
We’re very excited to announce that we are finalists in three categories of the 2025 Contract Catering Awards. Winners will be announced at a gala dinner at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, in London, on the 3rd of March. The annual awards, hosted by Contract Catering magazine, recognise individuals who have made a significant contribution […]
Allergy Awareness Blog DOLCE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATASHA ALLERGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
DOLCE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATASHA ALLERGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Posted on January 16, 2025
We’re proud to announce a three-year partnership with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, the UK’s food allergy charity, helping to support the organisation’s goal to #MakeAllergyHistory. The partnership will see us donate annually to the charity and help support its vital research and education work.The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation was founded in 2019 by Tanya […]
News FIVE MINUTES WITH… IRIS HYDE, OUR LONGEST STANDING EMPLOYEE
FIVE MINUTES WITH… IRIS HYDE, OUR LONGEST STANDING EMPLOYEE
Posted on December 18, 2024
Moving from Hong Kong to the UK to study catering management and with a background working in patisserie, Iris joined us as an Accounts Assistant. She has worked on every aspect of accounts and payroll here at Dolce, as well as being immersed in managing the wider office activity. Iris is now the Office Manager. […]
SCHOOL MEAL FUNDING SYSTEM
SCHOOL MEAL FUNDING SYSTEM
Posted on December 10, 2024
… WE TALK TO BBC NORTH WEST NEWS ABOUT HOW THE SCHOOL MEAL FUNDING SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE OVERHAULED Following the Department of Education’s announcement last week, that the Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) is increasing by 5p – far lower than many in the industry expected – we’re calling for the government to […]
News FIVE MINUTES WITH… BEN WOODWARD, DOLCE’S RECENTLY APPOINTED COO
FIVE MINUTES WITH… BEN WOODWARD, DOLCE’S RECENTLY APPOINTED COO
Posted on November 25, 2024
With over 30 years’ experience in operations and sales within contract catering, Ben has held senior roles with the likes of Elior, Compass and Sodexo. For many of those years he was working within the education sector, which Dolce specialises in, as well as healthcare and B&I. We’re delighted to have Ben on our team, […]
News DOLCE FUELS JOB OPPORTUNITIES AS A RESULT OF RAPID GROWTH
DOLCE FUELS JOB OPPORTUNITIES AS A RESULT OF RAPID GROWTH
Posted on October 22, 2024
With 2024 marking our 25th anniversary, we’re proud to report we’ve had a bumper 12 months having won 100+ new contracts, fuelling job opportunities across England and Wales. As a result of new business wins and steadfast growth, we will see revenue reach a record £65 million for 2024/25 and we have recently appointed a […]