Chartwells announces raft of new contract wins and retentions

Chartwells Independent has announced it has successfully won two new three-year contracts with South Hampstead High School and Wimbledon High School.

Both schools are members of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s largest group of independent schools educating 20,000 girls each year.

Chartwells Independent will also support both schools with their health and nutrition mission through the delivery of its Beyond The Chartwells Kitchen (BTCK) workshops.

As well as five new contract wins, Chartwells Independent has also secured a series of significant contract retentions.

Cambridge-based independent schools St Faith’s School and The Leys School, along with Chigwell School, Essex, have all confirmed extensions

The new wins signal a growth in the relationship between Chartwells Independent and GDST, with contracts already established with Brighton Girls in 2021 and more recently, with Sutton High in April 2023.

Alongside the success with GDST, Chartwells Independent is also gaining momentum in Scotland, following a new partnership with Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools in Edinburgh.

Other recent independent school wins include St Paul’s School, London, and St Edmund’s College, Hertfordshire.

Additionally, Chartwells Independent is working closely with St Faith’s School and The Leys School to redesign their dining halls and catering facilities.

Noelle Jones, managing director, Chartwells Independent, said: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with South Hampstead High School and Wimbledon High School, which is testament to our growing relationship with the GDST.

“We understand the critical role that food plays in enhancing the overall educational experience and we strive to partner with schools that share these core values. Our commitment goes beyond providing delicious and nutritious meals; it extends to fostering a culture of sustainability, innovation, and nutritional education, values that are shared by the GDST.”

He added: “South Hampstead and Wimbledon join our portfolio of esteemed independent schools, which we are proud to say has grown significantly in recent years. We are excited to work with each of our new schools, as well as continue our strong relationships with St Faith’s, The Leys, and Chigwell School.

“Retaining these contracts for so long is a tremendous accomplishment, with Chigwell School in particular being our longest retained partnership at an incredible 53 years. These successes are testament to the hard work and commitment of our teams to delivering fantastic food and education to pupils across the UK every day.”