The Scottish School Food Awards 2023
Recognising and Rewarding Excellence in Education Foodservice
Claymore Events is proud to launch the inaugural Scottish School Food Awards to reward excellence in education foodservice across the country. Celebrating the schools that prioritise the provision of high quality food, nutrition and well-being programmes, the awards were founded with dual aims in mind: To recognise the institutions, initiatives, people and policies that promote better health and productivity, and to encourage others to follow suit.
Providing a mark of distinction and a unique marketing advantage for finalists and winners in each of the 10 categories, the awards highlight the commitment of schools that are helping to improve the lives of their students and staff.
Open to state-run, private and public schools throughout the country the Scottish School Food Awards are judged by a panel of leading independent experts from across the education sector.
Showcasing the highest levels of achievement in nutrition, sustainability, innovation, care, community cooperation and development of the young, the awards aim to help the Scottish education sector to reach new benchmarks in nutritional excellence.
The Scottish School Food Awards 2022 ceremony takes place on Friday 27th May at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh (pictured above).
The black-tie dinner presents an ideal opportunity to network with fellow industry leaders and to entertain colleagues, friends and associates in the exquisite surroundings of one of the country’s most remarkable venues.

Welcome to the Scottish School Food Awards 2023. Aimed at rewarding excellence in education foodservice across the country, the awards were developed and launched to celebrate and promote schools that prioritise well-being, sustainability and the provision of high quality food and nutrition.
Providing a mark of distinction and a unique marketing advantage for finalists and winners in each of the 10 categories, the awards highlight the commitment of schools that are helping to improve the lives of their students and staff while recognising the institutions, initiatives, people and policies that promote better health and productivity.
Open to state-run, private and public schools throughout the country, the Scottish School Food Awards are judged by a panel of leading independent experts from across the education sector and will showcase the highest levels of achievement, innovation, care, community cooperation and development of young people.
The awards ceremony takes place on Thursday 21st September 2023 at George Watson’s College in Edinburgh (pictured above). The black-tie dinner acts as a showcase for the host school and presents an ideal opportunity to network with fellow industry leaders while entertaining colleagues, friends and associates in the exquisite surroundings of one of the country’s most remarkable venues.
Award Categories
There are 10 categories across the spectrum of foodservice, from nutrition, well-being and innovation, to technology, sustainability, community interaction and employee achievement. Nominations are simple, straightforward and free of charge, and will be judged by an independent panel of experts from the education, foodservice and technology sectors. Please click on the award categories below to access the criteria, entry guides and online forms.
PLEASE NOTE: Entries for the 2023 awards close at Midnight on Friday 19th May.
The awards ceremony takes place on Thursday 21st September at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh. Click here to book tickets.
- Award 1: The Hospitality Education Award, co-sponsored by Hub International and Independents by Sodexo
- Award 2: The Community Benefits Award, sponsored by Thomas Franks Ltd
- Award 3: The Scottish Education Well-being Award, sponsored by Inspire Catering Ltd
- Award 4: The Healthy-Living Innovation Award, co-sponsored by Fonetti and Kafoodle
- Award 5: The Student Chef of the Year Award, sponsored by Compass Scotland
- Award 6: The Lifetime Excellence Award, sponsored by by Holroyd Howe
- Award 7: The Foodservice Team of the Year Award, sponsored by Pelican Procurement
- Award 8: The Sustainable School of the Year Award, sponsored by Fifty Shades Greener
- Award 9: The Scottish School Chef of the Year Award, sponsored by Litmus Partnership
- Award 10: The Employee of the Year Award, co-sponsored by Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers and Yummy Jobs
Award Sponsors
The Scottish School Food Awards 2023
Nominations are simple, straightforward and free of charge, and will be judged by an independent panel of experts from the education, foodservice and technology sectors. Please click on the button below to access the criteria, entry guides and online forms.