King Edward’s School is pleased to announce that, for the first time, it will be working with an external partner for school catering.
Thomas Franks has been appointed to provide catering services across KES and King Edward VI High School for Girls from this September. Thomas Franks is a leading provider of catering services for independent schools, and both schools have been impressed by the quality of its offer, including its experience in catering for a wide range of dietary requirements within diverse educational settings.
Kirsty von Malaisé, Chief Master & Principal of KES and KEHS, said: “We are very excited about our new partnership with Thomas Franks. Food plays a hugely important role in school life and during our review of catering last term, it became clear that Thomas Franks, KES and KEHS had a shared vision for food and nutrition across the campus.
“Working with an external partner represents a significant change for both schools. Our in‑house catering team has served generations of pupils, staff, parents and visitors, and they will continue to play a central role in our catering provision: they are very much part of our future.”
Among the highlights of the partnership with Thomas Franks will be significant dining hall improvements over summer 2026 and access to a network of nutritionists with expertise in encouraging healthy eating among both boys and girls, building on the strong catering foundation laid at KES and KEHS.
Miriam Scorey, Regional Director at Thomas Franks, said: “Thomas Franks is proud to have been appointed as the new catering partner of King Edward’s School, and we look forward to working closely with the school in the years ahead. We’re confident that our focus on quality and exceptional service will align perfectly with the school’s ambitions for its catering provision, and we are wholeheartedly committed to delivering a dining experience for pupils, staff and visitors that not only meets, but exceeds, their expectations. Along with other members of the wider Thomas Franks team, I am looking forward to getting to know pupils, staff and parents and feel privileged to be part of the KES community.”
