Hertfordshire Catering
Good news! Hertfordshire Catering has claimed their Breakroom profile.
They care about what their frontline employees think and want to be a good employer.
DismissHertfordshire Catering provides catering services for schools.
hcl.co.ukRating based on 27 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Hertfordshire Catering
Pay
-
Okay
-
Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Hertfordshire Catering pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
50% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Hours and flexibility
-
Okay
-
Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Hertfordshire Catering?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
45% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
-
Okay
-
Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Hertfordshire Catering?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
60% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Okay
-
Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Hertfordshire Catering enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
55% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and February 2026.
Needs improving
-
Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Hertfordshire Catering recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
73% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Good
-
Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Hertfordshire Catering?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
-
Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Hertfordshire Catering head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
73% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
How Hertfordshire Catering ranks
Hertfordshire Catering ranks 66th to work for out of caterers.
- 64= ESS Support Services Worldwide
- 66 Hertfordshire Catering
- 67= Educaterers
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 11 May 2026.
Hertfordshire Catering job reviews
-
Best thing
Taking to customers.
Making coffeeWorst thing
I don’t like the person that I am working with the same job as me
Catering assistant at Hertfordshire Catering, October 2024
-
Best thing
Working with the children
Worst thing
Having to come in on day off to do cleaning
Employee at Hertfordshire Catering, October 2021