Guildford College Group is the largest further and higher education college in Surrey. It was looking for a partner to feed its 760 staff and over 9,500 students, including 70 half-board residents.
The brief
To deliver catering services to seven different outlets across three campuses several miles apart, tailored to each campus.
The OCS solution
We listened to the customer to understand the needs of each campus. We then launched a rebranding exercise to give a new look and feel to all seven outlets.
At each campus, we provide Just Dine, a restaurant with flexible menus inspired by market trends, as well as leading brands such as Starbucks and retail lines. The remaining outlets enhance the catering offer and are also used as social areas by the students. OCS has provided a core team of people and the option of flexible cover for functions and special events. This investment has led to a large increase in the number of people using the facilities and revenue growth.
OCS has become part of the college community, providing meeting places, flexible catering options and a simpler transaction system. Catering students are offered work experience opportunities with us and the college benefits from a profit share.