What wonderful weather we’ve all been enjoying lately! With local produce in abundance this time of year, it’s the perfect moment to celebrate our trusted East Anglian suppliers. Barsby Produce Ltd in King’s Lynn supplies our fresh fruit and vegetables, while H G Blake Ltd in Norwich provides our quality meats. Living in a farming community, we’re proud to source some of the best British products right on our doorstep. Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients helps us deliver high-quality, nutritious meals while supporting our local economy and offering excellent value to our clients.
Baking Joy into Every Occasion – We love seeing the creativity and care our teams put into their work. From a beautiful birthday cake for a resident at Rebecca Court Care Home, to vanilla “ice cream” cupcakes for children at South Wootton Infant School, and animal-shaped biscuits for Queen’s Hill Primary’s farm trip — it’s all part of creating special moments for people of all ages. These little touches help build joyful memories and show our commitment to caring beyond the plate.
A Gentleman’s Tea to Remember – In our care homes, we mark special occasions with themed menus — and Father’s Day is no exception. This year, with traditional roast beef (a firm favourite) already on the menu for Sunday 15th June, we’re adding a special Gentleman’s Tea later in the day. It features filled sandwiches, a stilton cheese scone, sausage roll, pork pie, pickles, and finishes with a malted chocolate and stout layer cake. It’s our way of making the day just a little more special.
Supporting School Transitions with a Friendly Face – June and July are busy months for our education Account Managers as they attend parents’ evenings and new intake days. These events are a fantastic way to meet families, talk about our menus, share our local sourcing ethos, and offer tasters of our food. We know that starting school is exciting but can also be a bit daunting — so giving children a chance to try school meals in advance helps build confidence and ease the transition. If your school is holding a taster event, be sure to come and say hello!
Listening to Our Young Customers – We continue to champion student voice through our commitment to the Flourish pledge — a Norfolk Children’s Services initiative to make the county the best place to grow up. Our teams regularly attend student councils, gathering feedback and ideas to help shape our menus. Currently, we’re testing interest in dishes like shredded chicken burritos, Chinese-style chicken, and Greek yogurt with homemade apple and blueberry compote for the upcoming Autumn/Winter menu. We can’t wait to hear what they think!
Until next time,
Norse Group’s Catering Team
Copyright 2025 Norse Catering | Website Design by TEN Creative