top of page
ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools

Independent Catering & Cleaning Consultancy for Independent Schools

VALUABLE, REALISTIC, ACHIEVABLE ADVICE

Whether you manage your own facility or outsource to preferred suppliers, we provide targeted consultancy to drive improvements and efficiencies in all aspects of your catering and soft facilities management. 

OUR STORY

ISCC was created to bring clarity, confidence, and higher standards to school catering and cleaning. Too many schools were faced with opaque contracts, hidden costs, or inconsistent service delivery, with little truly independent advice to rely on.

We saw the need for a consultancy that schools could trust to act solely in their best interests. We are focused entirely on improving outcomes rather than selling solutions. ISCC combines sector-specific insight with hands-on operational expertise, ensuring practical, measurable impact.

Our mission is simple: to build lasting partnerships based on trust, transparency, and accountability, raising standards across catering and cleaning so that every pupil, parent, and member of staff benefits from a service the school can be proud of.

WHY WE EXIST

  Schools deserve independent oversight of their catering and cleaning provision.

  Contracts and operations should be transparent, measurable, and accountable.

  Leadership teams and governors need clear, governance-ready reporting.

  Pupils, parents, and staff should experience services that add value to the school community.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

✔  Independent & Impartial - Our advice is always in your best interest.

✔  Sector Specialists - With experience across 600+ independent schools, we understand your unique operational, financial, and cultural challenges.

✔  Integrated Support - From catering to cleaning, we oversee all core services under one trusted consultancy partner.

✔  Accountability Built In - Every recommendation is backed by benchmarking, KPIs, and transparent reporting.

✔  A Journey, Not Just a Report - From rapid improvement sprints to long-term partnership, we stay involved to ensure sustainable results.

OUR VISION

We believe every independent school should operate with confidence, clarity, and excellence in its catering and cleaning services.

  Services that are safe, compliant, and financially sound.

✔  Contracts and operations that are transparent and accountable.

  Provision that reflects the values, standards and reputation of the school itself.

At ISCC, we don’t just consult. We transform, embed accountability, and drive continuous improvement, so that schools can focus on what matters most: education.

OUR VALUES

✔  Integrity & Trust - Always independent, always impartial.

✔  Transparency & Accountability - Clear reporting, measurable outcomes and honest dialogue.

✔  Excellence & Innovation - Applying best practice and fresh thinking to every engagement.

✔  Partnership & Support - Working alongside your leadership and operations teams as long-term allies.

THE ISCC DIFFERENCE IN PRACTICE

  Independent & Impartial - Our advice is always in your best interest.

✔  Sector Specialists - With experience across 600+ independent schools, we understand your unique operational, financial, and cultural challenges.

✔  Integrated Support - From catering to cleaning, we oversee all core services under one trusted consultancy partner.

✔  Accountability Built In - Every recommendation is backed by benchmarking, KPIs, and transparent reporting.

✔  A Journey, Not Just a Report - From rapid improvement sprints to long-term partnership, we stay involved to ensure sustainable results.

Bowl of Fruits

Meet the team

ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
Chris ISCC catering consultancy kitchen design Expert Catering Cleaning Kitchen Design Foo
Chris Stanley

Co-Founder

James Stacey

Managing Partner

ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
Gayle Appleby-Merry

Senior Consultant

ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
Simon Pollard

Co-Founder

Lizzie Fowell

Senior Consultant

ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
Andrew Chapman

Senior Consultant

ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
James Wronski

Chef Director

Paul Merry photo.jpg
Paul Merry

Culinary Strategist

ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
Mel Burley

Senior Consultant

Mike Berry

Senior Consultant

Sue Fraser

Senior Consultant

ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
Lauren Kyle

Senior Consultant

ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
Julie James
Penny Scott
Lorna Bell

Senior Consultant

Sales & Purchasing Manager

Nutritionist & Senior Consultant 

HR Specialist Support

Dawn Peters.jpg
Dawn Peters

Senior Consultant

Russell Stock 2.jpg
Russell Stock

Culinary Operations Consultant

ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
Beth Amaro
ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
Lyn Moreton

Administration & Sales Support

Manager

ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
Becky York

Finance Administrator

cara.jpg
Cara Moore

Executive and Leadership Coach

Emma Morris

Finance Administrator

Chris_final_mixdown with front snippet Artist Name
00:00 / 49:09

Listen to Chris's podcast here

Book a free, no obligation, introductory meeting.

ISCC MASTER LOGO (CATERING) FULL COLOUR.png

Tel: 01691 682800

Email: enquiries@iscc.co.uk

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

We offer a wide range of services, so please get in touch if you have any questions

ISCC - Expert Catering, Cleaning, Kitchen Design & Food Procurement support

ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
WhatsApp Image 2025-11-19 at 16.27.15_c5b679d7.jpg
ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools
ISCC Catering Consultancy, ISCC Cleaning Consultancy, ISCC Kitchen Design, ISCC Food Procurement support ISCC Special Schools

© 2026 by ISCC Ltd.

bottom of page