Matriculate Consulting Ltd is a specialist school catering & cleaning consultancy in the UK, helping schools, colleges, and multi-academy trusts improve the quality, efficiency, and value of their catering services. 

Founded in 2016 by a team of experienced professionals from the education catering sector, our consultancy was created to give schools independent expertise when managing catering & cleaning contracts, procurement and food service strategy. 

We work exclusively on behalf of schools ensuring every recommendation is focused on better outcomes for students, staff and school budgets.

Our Mission

To help schools make smarter decisions about catering services while improving food quality, operational efficiency and financial value. 

School catering is about far more than food. The right catering service supports: 

• Student health and wellbeing 

• Positive dining environments 

• Efficient school operations 

• Long-term financial sustainability 

Matriculate Consulting helps schools achieve these goals through expert guidance and proven procurement processes.

Why Schools Choose Matriculate Consulting

Schools and academy trusts partner with Matriculate Consulting because we provide: 

• Independent advice focused solely on the school’s interests 

• Deep expertise in education catering procurement 

• Proven tender management processes 

• Transparent and compliant procurement support 

• Practical industry knowledge from experienced professionals 

Our approach combines strategic thinking with practical implementation, helping schools move from challenges to solutions quickly and efficiently.