Category: Catering
Budgeting for Excellence: Catering in Education
Budgeting for school catering is no small feat, especially when the goal is to provide nutritious and appealing meals within strict financial limits. OCS embraces this challenge by combining resourcefulness, innovation, and a commitment to quality
OCS Team
27 Jan, 2025
Big Carbon Kick Out: A Sit Down with Matt Vernon
Discover how our Big Carbon Kick Out initiative reduces the carbon footprint of beloved dishes without sacrificing flavour.
OCS Team
22 Jan, 2025
OCS Strengthens Partnership with GKN Aerospace Through Comprehensive TFM Contract
OCS is pleased to announce the expansion of its long-standing partnership with GKN Aerospace, a global leader in aerospace manufacturing, into a comprehensive TFM contract.
OCS Team
10 Jan, 2025
OCS Crowns Dish and Chef of the Year at Annual Competition
This year eight of our chefs from across the business donned their aprons and sharpened their knives for our annual Chef of the Year competition where two emerged victorious.
OCS Team
13 Dec, 2024
OCS Introduces Innovative Hydroponic Farming to Revolutionise Workplace Sustainability
OCS and Angel Hill showcase their commitment to fostering sustainable practices and enhancing the well-being of communities with their latest initiative bringing innovative urban farming solutions directly into the heart of workplaces
OCS Team
22 Nov, 2024
OCS Celebrates Success at StrEATfood Awards 2024
We are incredibly proud to announce that two of our talented chefs, Matt Chapman and Andre Alto, recently showcased their culinary skills at the prestigious StrEATfood Awards 2024!
OCS Team
11 Nov, 2024
Jennifer Brown: Crafting Culinary Excellence in Schools
In the bustling world of school catering, one name has recently stood out for her exceptional dedication and innovative approach: Jennifer Brown, the 2024 LACA School Chef of the Year and one of our Academy chefs here at OCS.
OCS Team
18 Oct, 2024
Celebrating Our NHS Chef of the Year Team’s Victory!
We are delighted to announce that our talented chefs, Tom Baker and Tremaine Gibson, have triumphed in the London regional heats of the prestigious NHS Chef of the Year competition!
OCS Team
29 Jul, 2024
OCS Partners with Love British Food to Celebrate British Produce
OCS is now an official partner of Love British Food, a dynamic grassroots-driven organisation dedicated to championing British produce.
OCS Team
31 May, 2024
Class Dismissed: The Culinary Classroom class of 2023-24 takes a bow!
The Culinary Classroom cohort for this year have concluded their final session, marking the culmination of a transformative 10-month programme. Throughout this period, chefs from diverse sectors within our business engaged in a comprehensive culinary learning journey, emphasising the acquisition of a renewed understanding, respect, and appreciation for the origins of our food.
OCS Team
26 Apr, 2024
Celebrating Great British Beef Week
OCS is proud to be celebrating Great British Beef Week by providing exceptional Red Tractor-Assured beef from the British Isles to our customers.
OCS Team
22 Apr, 2024
Keeping things fresh: How our Ireland Catering team delivers fresh food and even fresher concepts to customers.
Our catering teams serve thousands of meals annually, and our focus is always on delivering healthy and enjoyable dining experiences. So how do we do it?
OCS Team
28 Mar, 2024