Catering Solutions for Nurseries and Schools in South Yorkshire

The Steel Spoon provides fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals, backed by modern technology to make life easier for your educational setting.

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Our Food Philosophy

We serve exceptional, nutrient-rich meals designed to fuel children's growth, learning, and well-being, strictly following UK government and British Nutrition Foundation guidelines.

Locally Sourced

We partner with local South Yorkshire suppliers to ensure the freshest ingredients go into every meal, supporting our community and reducing our carbon footprint.

Designed for Nutrition

Our menus are carefully crafted by nutritionists to provide balanced, wholesome meals that support the developmental needs of young children.

Deliciously Child-Friendly

Healthy food should be exciting! We create delicious, appealing dishes that encourage children to explore new tastes and develop a love for good food.

A Seamless Digital Workflow

From menu creation to happy faces at mealtime, our process is engineered for reliability, transparency, and simplicity.

1. Menu Collaboration

We work with you to develop a custom, exciting menu that your little ones will love.

2. Digital Ordering

Required portions and dietary needs are sent easily through our dedicated web-app each day.

3. Fresh Preparation

We freshly prepare each meal to order, separately packaging and labelling any dietary modifications.

4. Safe Delivery

Our team delivers all food straight from our kitchen to you in temperature-controlled boxes.

5. Happy Children

All that's left is to let your little ones fuel up for a busy day of play and learning!

Commitment to Safety & Compliance

Operating with the highest standards of food safety and nutritional excellence for your complete peace of mind.

Approved Food Premises

The Steel Spoon operates from a fully registered and approved food premises, adhering to the strictest hygiene and safety regulations. Our facilities are regularly inspected, ensuring that every meal is prepared in a controlled, safe, and professional environment.

EYFS 2025 Compliant

We are proud to confirm that all our menus are fully compliant with the updated EYFS nutrition guidance (April 2025). By partnering with us, you can be confident that your nursery or school is already meeting the new standards required by September 2025.

Technology for Modern Nurseries

We pair great food with smart technology. Our custom-built web-app simplifies management for your nursery and enhances communication with parents.

The Steel Spoon app order screen for nurseries in South Yorkshire

Effortless Ordering

Submit daily meal portions and dietary needs through our intuitive web-app.

Digital compliance with the Steel Spoon app's temperature log

Digital Compliance

Log food temperature checks directly in the app for an instant, paperless record.

Parent view of school menu in The Steel Spoon App

Parent Engagement

Parents can view menus, check nutritional info, and watch 'Farm to Plate' videos.

Feature: Farm to Plate Videos

We believe that children should be excited and knowledgeable about their food. Our unique 'Farm to Plate' videos are customised for your setting, showing the journey of our fresh, local ingredients. This engaging feature is designed to get children learning about where their food comes from, fostering a healthy and curious relationship with their meals.

Farm to Plate Video Preview for The Steel Spoon nursery and school catering

Our Story

The Steel Spoon was born from a passion for making high-quality, nutritious food accessible to those who need it most—especially growing children. Our founder, a former professional chef, brought years of experience from restaurant dining to the heart of Sheffield, establishing a dedicated nursery and school catering service.

From a home kitchen in Sheffield, we have grown into a service committed to providing fresh, wholesome, and delicious meals that fuel young minds. As a South Yorkshire business, we are also focused on helping our local community. We pledge a portion of our profits to personally providing food to the less-fortunate and are always open to new opportunities to help feed the people who need it most.

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Let's work together to provide outstanding meals for your nursery or school. Fill out the form below for a quote or to arrange a meeting.