About Jeanette

Jeanette Orrey is Catering Manager at St Peter's Primary School, East Bridgford, Nottinghamshire where she has worked for 14 years. Five years ago she brought the catering in-house, sourcing as much local, organic and fair trade produce as possible. She is School Meals Policy Advisor to the Soil Association and travels around the country encouraging other schools to implement the Food for Life targets. She has won many awards, including The Observer Food Award for 'Person who has done the most for the food & drink industry' in 2003. She lives in Nottingham with her husband, and has 3 sons. She enjoys watching Rugby Union and cooking when she has the time.

'Jeanette Orrey is an inspiration.'
Patrick Holden, Director of the Soil Association

'She is an inspiration to us - the more people who listen to her, the better the chances are of our children eating well.'
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

'Jeanette Orrey - about to become a legend in your children's lunchtime'
Fat Nation, BBC1

STOP PRESS: Jeanette is a Winner

Jeanette Orrey has won the highly prestigious Glenfiddich Independent Spirit Award, which is awarded at the judges' discretion in recognition of a piece of work, or an individual, or a campaign thought to have made an outstanding contribution towards widening the understanding and appreciation of food and drink in Britain.

Articles on Jeanette

Organic school dinners: Please miss, can we have some more -
Soil Association

Healthy local food for local kids - National Farmers Union

The original dinner lady - The Guardian

Hooray! Al dente fusilli again! - The Daily Telegraph

The Dinner Lady who dishes up a treat (PDF) - You Magazine

School dinners? Bring em on! - Teachers Magazine

 

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