Vertas Catering Across Suffolk and Norfolk – Case Study

Introduction

Since entering the catering sector, Vertas has led the way in delivering fresh, innovative, and nutritious meals tailored to the evolving needs of schools and their communities. In 2024 alone, Vertas delivered an impressive 1,508,448 meals across 87 operations in Suffolk and Norfolk, underlining the company’s capacity to deliver high-quality catering at scale. This was made possible by a committed team of 193 catering professionals, dedicated to serving consistently excellent food, every single day.

Objectives of the Project

Vertas Catering sets out to:

• Provide high-quality, nutritious meals to schools and public sector clients.
• Expand its catering services into new sectors including energy, infrastructure, healthcare, and corporate hospitality.
• Maintain a strong local presence and community engagement while scaling operations.
• Uphold its core values of integrity, reliability, and sustainability in every aspect of service delivery.

Solutions Implemented

At the core of the Vertas offer is a belief in food with integrity. Through its Passionate About Food ethos, Vertas champions the use of fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally, with meals made from scratch and fully traceable from farm to fork.

From wholesome primary school lunches to high-volume, compliant service in secure infrastructure settings, the food Vertas serves is both nourishing and reliable. Team members are recruited locally and supported by a responsive, regional management team, ensuring every catering operation is deeply embedded in the community it serves.