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Food for Life Served Here

Food for Life Served Here is a charity run, independent certification that not only verifies that the food served is better for climate, nature and health but also supports our charity to make good food accessible to all.

We work with caterers across all sectors, including:
  • Schools
  • Hospitals
  • Care
  • Leisure
  • Further Education
  • Workplaces
  • Visitor attractions
No matter the sector or size of your operation, Food for Life Served Here can help build upon your reputation as a provider of quality food that protects the environment.
There are three levels of certification: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Bronze represents a substantial achievement in its own right, with Silver and Gold recognising organisations that go even further in delivering exemplary food.
“The Soil Association [catering] certification ensures that both students and staff can have real confidence in the sustainability of UAL’s food. It is a way to “nudge and educate” customers to understand the importance of food, from field to fork.”
Alastair Johns, Head of Retail and Catering, UAL, Baxterstorey at UAL are a Food for Life Served Here Gold certification holder

At a glance, Food for Life Served Here means that:

At least 75% of dishes served are cooked from scratch
Vegetables & pulses are prioritised
Dishes contain no undesirable additives, artificial sweeteners or artificial trans fats
No genetically modified ingredients are used
Menus are seasonal and in-season produce is highlighted
Food waste reduction strategies are in place
Sustainable fish and British meat is served

Why certify?

Build trust

Food for Life Served Here demonstrates to your customers that the food on your plate is better for climate, nature and health

Feel supported

Food for Life Served Here caterers are supported before and throughout the certification cycle and undergo an annual independent inspection to help support your continued sustainability journey

Join the movement

Over 1.5 million Food for Life Served Here meals are served across the UK each day.

Contribute to a wider cause

Food for Life is part of the Soil Association; a UK-wide sustainable food and farming charity which aims to protect nature by transforming how people eat and farm.

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