{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b04f352dd519b5b4708280/697cb52ac2a26b7dbbb43779?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"ISBA BURSARCAST // Cost-Saving Strategies in School Catering: Real-World Lessons from Royal Russell | Part 2 ft. allmanhall (30th January 2026)","description":"<p>In this second part of our deep-dive with <strong>Jo Hall and Hayden Hibbert from allmanhall</strong>, we unpack how a detailed partnership with <strong>Royal Russell School</strong> led to measurable cost savings and operational improvements in their in-house catering.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode goes beyond theory—focusing on what bursars, finance leads, and catering managers can <em>actually do</em> to manage budgets, improve quality, and build long-term value through catering provision.</p><p>Plus, we round off the episode with <strong>this week’s ISBA news and insights.</strong></p><p><br></p><h2> What You’ll Learn</h2><ul><li>How to benchmark supplier pricing effectively</li><li>The impact of inventory management tech like <strong>Saffron Control</strong></li><li>Practical examples of sustainability in school catering</li><li>The strategic role of menu design and community feedback</li><li>What key questions bursars should ask about catering performance and contracts</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li>Foodsight magazine:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furl.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com%2Fs%2FRH9jCRwO5S6Nwh9fKH1g3_p%3Fdomain%3Dissuu.com&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpodcast%40theisba.org.uk%7C6799ec80f5b24310811708de58f3a4d2%7Cda359a43f35c419f9dbc10cf5e517392%7C0%7C0%7C639046000662940685%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=w5ECU0siDCUlllJxEdYfKAwzEPLX%2BF6btbp6VSPO3MI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://issuu.com/allmanhall/docs/foodsight_-_independent_education_january_2026</a></li><li>Hero Recipes:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furl.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com%2Fs%2FuldgCVlA0CJMVHzhvHEgzaH%3Fdomain%3Dissuu.com&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpodcast%40theisba.org.uk%7C6799ec80f5b24310811708de58f3a4d2%7Cda359a43f35c419f9dbc10cf5e517392%7C0%7C0%7C639046000662959284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=60xfVypCiM3%2BMPRAQt379MjUKE1ZEk8f9slvPXqAF98%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://issuu.com/allmanhall/stacks/1739dd65f7af4aab8ec6e802ae9b3484</a></li><li>Independent Education brochure:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furl.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com%2Fs%2FeqnKCWmLjHE01UKi2HofK0n%3Fdomain%3Dissuu.com&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpodcast%40theisba.org.uk%7C6799ec80f5b24310811708de58f3a4d2%7Cda359a43f35c419f9dbc10cf5e517392%7C0%7C0%7C639046000662971112%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BAI21BKM6Q4dZX8180Va2EJiagmfr2hasEsdqcQ5Kkc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://issuu.com/allmanhall/docs/digital_independent_education_4pp_2025-26</a></li><li>Royal Russell case study:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furl.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com%2Fs%2FfrlbCXnLkfQmliksEHWlXA5%3Fdomain%3Dyoutu.be&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpodcast%40theisba.org.uk%7C6799ec80f5b24310811708de58f3a4d2%7Cda359a43f35c419f9dbc10cf5e517392%7C0%7C0%7C639046000662982623%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3QOJ6XM%2Bc2H1ktv6pt7Le3ciYm40S3rVAG0KR1AMHtk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/ou8Cb6L6u5s?si=PxHPE8w6SDq4GDEh</a></li><li>allmanhall website: <a href=\"https://allmanhall.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://allmanhall.co.uk/ </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Subscribe &amp; Follow</h2><p>New episodes every Friday at 4pm. Follow to stay informed on the latest in independent school operations.</p>","author_name":"ISBA"}