A Logistics Company & Nova Chef: Revitalising Canteen

Downsized canteen payroll by 82% while elevating food quality to 5-star standard.

The office just outside London faced high cost and low quality from an onsite contract caterer. The canteen was under threat of closure due to unsustainable costs, with significant concern for staff welfare and their need for affordable, high-quality meal options on-site.

THE CHALLENGE

  • High cost of contract caterer made canteen financially unsustainable
  • Food quality below acceptable standard affecting staff satisfaction
  • Risk of canteen closure leaving employees without quick meal options
  • Need to maintain morale while working within tight budget

THE SOLUTION

Nova Chef replaced the costly contract caterer with ready-to-heat, premium meals and slimmed-down team, enabling the logistics company to cut canteen payroll by 80% while delivering 5-star quality. This streamlined model maintained staff satisfaction and kept the canteen open without extra hires or capital outlay.

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Implementation

  1. Discovery & tasting session
  2. Menu design & logistics planning
  3. Equipment setup & staff training
  4. Pilot event with feedback collection

The Results

↓ 82%
Payroll Reduction
Dramatic decrease in canteen staffing costs
5★
Meal Quality
Food quality elevated to 5-star standard
“Partnering with Nova Chef enabled us to cut canteen payroll costs by over 80% while elevating meal quality to a 5-star standard—delivering exceptional value and satisfaction to our employees without compromising our budget.” - Procurement Director

Key Takeaways

Cost Efficiency: Achieved 82% reduction in canteen payroll costs while retaining on-site meal offering. Quality Improvement: Elevated food quality to 5-star standard, boosting staff satisfaction and usage. Operational Simplicity: Nova Chef handles production and logistics; minimal training required for on-site staff.

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