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Staying Ahead of the Curve in Catering

MYA is raising its game in the independent education sector: and there’s never been a better time.

Right now, all schools have been forced to transform their catering routines – with more distancing, staggered mealtimes, and new levels of protection for both staff and pupils. 

In a time of change, there’s never been a better time to take a fresh look at your catering systems and (of course) costs.

Bev Lusty, who is well-known to many bursars, financial directors and heads, has just been appointed as our new Consultant Director, Education.

Bev brings unrivalled experience and operational expertise, based on many years supporting ISBA-member schools. She’s on a mission to ensure that clients receive fresh support and advice which is relevant to our community.

Bev says:

“This sector is unique. Each operation has differing qualitative and financial challenges; COVID-19 has brought these into sharp focus. While your own staff are working flat-out on the daily tasks, the MYA educational team can give you a fresh approach, based on wide experience: we offer insight, knowledge, understanding and a keen commercial eye.For peace of mind, in an ever-complex world, and the assurance that ‘all is well’, we would be delighted to assist”.

An MYA review of your outsourced or in-house operation is a great starting point, and the Autumn term is the perfect time to perform a ‘health check’ on your operating model. Contact us today: independent.education@mya-consulting.co.uk. 

In line with the times, we’ll set up a video call!

  • The team, led by Carla McKenzie, were meticulous in every detail. They modelled the cleaning requirements to deliver the optimum solution for the facilities across EMEA, and really took time to understand the culture of our business. I have no hesitation in recommending MYA and its team – they are dedicated and innovative, and always go the extra mile.

    Natalia Ros Vargas, Office Team Leader, Booking.com
  • Carla and her team have broad experience in the industry. Apart from being very supportive in inventing (new) concepts, they also make use of their many years of experience when implementing these concepts. Their ultimate goal is to let people enjoy honest and good food.

    Marcel Bisselink, Owner, Daily Fresh Food, Galeen, Netherlands
  • Carla and her team worked tirelessly with us to ensure our very international and cross-cultural needs were met with great creativity and skill. They listened to us, responded to our needs and delivered above expectations.

    Angela Hencher, Director of Business Administration, Dulwich College, Shanghai Pudong
  • They are brave enough to challenge others in pursuit of the ultimate solution, whether it be behind the scenes with kitchen flow and catering management, or front-of-house service and design.

    Richard Russell, Catering Equipment Distributor Director, Western Blueprint
  • If all companies who serve the independent school sector had your breadth of vision and openness of mind, I have little doubt that the sector would be a richer and more exciting place to be.

    Phillip Godfrey, Bursar, Halliford School
  • During the negotiation process, Carla’s knowledge and expertise enabled our company to achieve a very strong commercial outcome, and some significant savings were yielded from the exercise.

    Penny Arnold, Commercial & Operations Director, Fusion Lifestyle