December is always an exciting month in schools, and we’re delighted to play a part in their festivities, especially with the much-anticipated school Christmas Lunch. Our Catering Teams have once again gone the extra mile, dressing up, decorating their counters and creating a joyful atmosphere for pupils. To add even more fun this year, we sent out over 18,000 colour-in party crowns and activity sheets for children to enjoy during their celebrations.
Across Norse Care, our teams have also been busy preparing a range of festive dishes to ensure residents enjoy a warm and memorable Christmas. The menu features a traditional Norfolk roast turkey with all the trimmings on Christmas Day, followed by Christmas pudding or fruit trifle, and a classic evening buffet complete with homemade mince pies and Christmas cake.
Earlier this month, one of our schools hosted a special Grandparents Lunch, giving grandparents the chance to experience their grandchildren’s school meals first hand. Events like this spark wonderful conversations about food, memories and school traditions. We were thrilled to receive a heartfelt thank-you email the very next day.
We’re also pleased to announce the winner of this year’s Christmas Card Competition, delivered in partnership with Thomas Ridley. With an impressive 335 entries from school children, judging was no easy task. However, one design shone through: Lily, age 8, impressed the panel with her vibrant and joyfully pea-themed illustration. Her winning artwork, expertly printed by Interprint (part of Norse Group), is now on its way to hundreds of Thomas Ridley customers across East Anglia. Congratulations to Lily, our talented runners-up, and every child who entered, the creativity displayed this year was truly exceptional.
In the spirit of giving, the Catering Management Team has been proud to support The Feed, a local community café and social supermarket, by donating toys for their Christmas grotto. Supporting the communities where we live and work is central to our Group’s values, and we are pleased to play a small part in helping local families at this time of year.
As we approach the end of 2025, we want to extend our thanks to all our Account Managers, Area Cook Managers, Mobile Staff, Cook Managers, Kitchen Assistants, Dining Room Assistants and Administration Staff. Your dedication and hard work throughout the year have been invaluable.
Food continues to play a vital role in bringing people together, and as we look ahead to 2026, we remain committed to supporting food-based initiatives that strengthen our communities.
Finally, we would like to wish all our clients, customers and colleagues a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Best wishes,
Norse Group’s Catering Team
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