Catering
Healthy appetites.
Healthy minds.
Healthy community.
Food for thought
We are proud to work with Holroyd Howe, an award-winning independent caterer specialising in independent schools. Their passion is simple, creating fresh, nutritious, and exciting meals that pupils enjoy every day.
Holroyd Howe uses seasonal, locally sourced, and ethically produced ingredients to prepare balanced menus that support healthy lifestyles. Meals are designed to include everything growing pupils need including plenty of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and quality proteins, while keeping sugar and salt to a minimum.
Sustainability is at the heart of their approach. From reducing food waste through partnerships like Waste Knot to promoting future friendly eating with initiatives such as Future-Proof Foods, Holroyd Howe is committed to making a positive impact on the planet.
Holroyd Howe understands that good nutrition is essential for academic success and athletic performance. Their award-winning Head of Nutrition, Ellie Olds, leads a dedicated team that works with our chefs to ensure that our menu supports the health and wellbeing of all our pupils. The nutrition team provides practical guidance on balanced diets, sports nutrition, and creative ways to make healthy eating enjoyable and accessible for everyone.
Mealtimes are about more than just food, they’re an experience. Pupils can enjoy themed days, tasting tables, and interactive chef demos, all designed to make healthy eating fun and educational. Holroyd Howe carefully manages allergy and dietary, ensuring every child can enjoy safe, delicious meals.

Opening Times

Our dining hall is open in the morning between 7:50am – 8:30am for families to enjoy breakfast together before the school and work day begins, and in the afternoon from 2:30pm – 4:30pm with hot and cold snacks and cakes to enjoy before and after pick up.
All our students eat together in the dining hall at lunch time (12pm for Nursery and Juniors, 12.30pm for Seniors and Sixth Form) and for Senior School, the dining hall is also open at morning break.
Our Catering team
Of course none of this would be possible without our amazing team of catering staff to whom we are eternally grateful. Not only do they work incredibly hard but they are also a fun and friendly bunch with whom the students and parents love to chat. When alumnae come back to visit the school they always want to pop into the Dining Hall to see their old friends and catch up.
We really do appreciate all their hard work; it’s part of what makes NGHS so extraordinary.

