The Future of School Dining Halls in Catalonia: Moving Towards Healthier and More Sustainable Eating
In recent years, school catering in Catalonia has undergone a major transformation. More and more families, schools and public bodies are calling for healthy school dining halls, that promote positive eating habits from an early age.
At Saned, as specialists in school catering services in Catalonia, we are fully committed to this evolution and work every day to ensure that our menus are examples of balanced, varied and high-quality nutrition.


WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO MODERNISE SCHOOL DINING HALLS IN CATALONIA?
School dining halls in Catalonia play a key role: they do not just provide a daily meal for pupils; they are alsospaces for learning and social interaction. It is therefore essential that menus are adapted to current nutritional needs and that they contribute to children’s food education.
Society is also becomingincreasingly aware of the need for food that is:
- Healthy and rich in essential nutrients
- Varied and adapted to pupils’ age
- Prepared with fresh, locally sourced produce
- Environmentally friendly

SANED’S COMMITMENT TO QUALITY SCHOOL NUTRITION
At Saned, we are clear that eating healthily doesn’t mean giving up on taste. That’s why:
At Saned, we have long advocated an innovative approach to school dining halls in Catalonia.. Our mission is to offer healthy school menus that not only meet nutritional standards but arealso tasty and appealing to children.
Our commitments include:
- Using fresh, locally sourced products, prioritising partnerships with local and sustainable suppliers.
- Designing balanced menus in collaboration with experts in child nutrition.
- Promoting food education through activities and workshops in schools.
- Constantly adapting to the latest recommendations from health authorities and trends in nutrition and sustainability.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL CATERING IN CATALONIA
The future of school dining halls in Catalonia lies in continuing to progress towards an even more sustainable and inclusive model. At Saned, we are committed to initiatives such as:
- Reducing food waste in school dining halls.
- Increasing the use of organic products.
- Promoting menus that feature more fruit, vegetables, legumes and whole grains.
- Encouraging the involvement of families and pupils in menu planning and evaluation.
The school dining hall is much more than an ancillary service: it is a key educational and health tool for children’s development.
At Saned, we work every day to ensure that our school dining halls in Catalonia are a benchmark for healthy, responsible and high-quality nutrition.

If you would like to know more about our school catering services in Catalonia or how we can help improve nutrition in your school.