Introducing the Cuisine Centre Derby

Investing in the future of prepared meals

We’re excited to share a major milestone in our mission to nourish the nation.

This autumn, we’re opening a state-of-the-art Cuisine Centre in Derby. This new purpose-built facility will produce more than 70 million meals each year, making it easier for customers to serve nutritious, delicious ready-prepared meals.

A first look

Located at SmartParc in Derby, the new Cuisine Centre will bring together modern production facilities and a continued focus on sustainability, supporting efficient prepared meal production at scale while maintaining the quality and standards our customers know and expect.

Take a peek behind the build at SmartParc.

Backing busy kitchens

Catering teams face more pressure than ever - rising costs, tighter margins and growing expectations around nutrition, allergens and sustainability. The Cuisine Centre Derby is built to meet these realities, without cutting corners on quality.

Available in flexible formats, our meal ranges support different kitchens and service models. Our dishes are designed to save time on prep, deliver consistent quality and keep menus varied without added fuss.

As a trusted prepared meals partner, we're committed to providing a reliable supply you can depend on. Every range is developed by our chefs and dietitians, with robust food safety, allergen management and quality assurance behind every dish.

Ready to serve

The Cuisine Centre in Derby will produce our five prepared meal ranges, each carefully crafted to suit different catering needs. We’ll continue to work with our valued suppliers who meet our standards for food safety, quality and responsible sourcing, while exploring opportunities to source more regionally where appropriate.

Moreish

Frozen multi-portion meals, sides and desserts, offering traditional favourites and global flavours to help caterers create varied menus with ease.

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Medley

Chilled, restaurant-ready meals, sauces and sides made to give chefs greater flexibility in the kitchen while saving valuable time.

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Steamplicity

Fresh, single-portion meals that steam-cook in minutes, delivering consistent quality, great taste and nutritional value with minimal prep.

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Esteem

Premium single-portion meals made with high-quality ingredients, bringing restaurant-quality dining to every service.

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Nurture

Balanced school meals designed to fuel children’s growth and development, combining nutritious ingredients with flavours pupils enjoy.

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Sustainable by design

Sustainability is an integral part of the Cuisine Centre Derby’s design.

The facility will harness modern energy and production technologies to drive more efficient operations, while aligning with Compass Group UK & Ireland’s ambition to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Its prime location at SmartParc also supports a wider focus on responsible food manufacturing, resource efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

Our impact