Cucina

Freshly prepared food with a chef-led approach.

White bowls of fresh salads with avocado, tofu, sweetcorn, red cabbage and cucumber
Primary pupils in school jumpers chatting over colourful lunch boxes

Great food. Made for school life.

Freshly prepared food with a chef-led approach.

Cucina combines scratch cooking with strong culinary standards to create food students look forward to.

Working in partnership with schools to make mealtimes more engaging, enjoyable and part of the wider school experience.

What if

School food was something students looked forward to?

Cucina brings a food first approach to catering, combining culinary expertise with a focus on quality and enjoyment.

  • 81%

    of schools would recommend Cucina to a colleague

  • 95%

    say our catering teams deliver a high level of customer service

  • 95%

    of partners report strong relationships with our onsite teams

Results based on 137 Innovate feedback surveys (2025)

  • Primary

    Cucina servers in purple hats serving hot food to primary pupils at the counter

    Freshly prepared food for younger pupils

    Age-appropriate, nutritious menus that help build positive food habits, supported by a welcoming and engaging dining experience.

  • Secondary

    Fusilli pasta with courgette, roasted squash, spinach and parmesan

    Food students want to eat

    Fresh, modern menus with plenty of choice and variety, creating a dining experience that feels relevant and engaging.

A bowl of noodles with carrot ribbons, peppers, pickled onion, tomatoes and sugar snap peas

Testimonials

“Cucina provides a consistently high-quality service and meals that meet the nutritional needs of students and staff, while still being appealing.”

Ben Roberts

Case Studies

Real results from real school partnerships.

  • Secondary students in blue blazers paying at a school canteen till

    Impassioned Service

    Modern menus and smarter systems tripled meal uptake and cut queues by 70%.

    Read more: Impassioned Service
  • Smiling chef in a yellow polo and denim apron chatting in a school kitchen

    Genuine Partnership

    Personalised service and flexible solutions delivering “gastro-pub quality” food.

    Read more: Genuine Partnership

Contact Us

Looking for a catering partner that delivers more than just food?

Get in touch to find out how we can support your school or trust - from improving participation to creating a better dining experience for students.

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