ISBA BURSARCAST // Food Costs, Inflation Forecasts & Smarter Procurement – Part 1 ft. allmanhall (23rd January 2026)
How schools can manage rising food costs while maintaining quality and compliance
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Show Notes
“It’s less likely that this year will be a return to normal and more a year for managing persistent and underlying inflation using insights and an understanding of the food and commodity markets to plan both budgets and menus.”
In part one of this two-part conversation, Jo Hall and Hayden Hibbert from allmanhall join us to explore food procurement trends and inflation pressures facing independent schools in 2026.
We cover:
- Inflation outlook for food through to 2027
- Core drivers of cost
- Strategies for better menu planning and budgeting
- The role of plant-based and seasonal ingredients
- How catering quality links to student experience and retention
Plus:
Your monthly regulatory newsbeat—from the Employment Rights Act to restrictive interventions reporting, and key dates for spring term events.
Resources mentioned:
- Foodsight magazine: https://issuu.com/allmanhall/docs/foodsight_-_independent_education_january_2026
- Hero Recipes: https://issuu.com/allmanhall/stacks/1739dd65f7af4aab8ec6e802ae9b3484
- Independent Education brochure: https://issuu.com/allmanhall/docs/digital_independent_education_4pp_2025-26
- Royal Russell case study: https://youtu.be/ou8Cb6L6u5s?si=PxHPE8w6SDq4GDEh
- allmanhall website: https://allmanhall.co.uk/
Part 2 continues next week with more on supply chain dynamics, benchmarking catering performance, and practical tips for procurement.
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