Over a hundred centres every day
Catering El Cántaro serves over a hundred centres across the province of Málaga, including early years, primary, and nursery schools — each with its own calendar and needs.
Pioneering method: cooking, blast-chilling, refrigerated transport
Our method is original in Málaga: we cook and transport every day, using temperature blast-chilling as a food-safety standard.
The process cools meals from 70 ºC down to 2 ºC under control, then ships them cold in refrigerated trucks. Once at each school, food is held in fridges and warmed in ovens — served freshly regenerated, with sanitary guarantees, careful texture, and proper flavour.
Our central kitchen is certified to the ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 22000:2018 standards.
Allergens and special diets
We handle the fourteen allergens from EU Regulation 1169/2011 with full traceability: every dish declares its allergens, and we manage special diets (gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, soft) case by case.
Menus designed by nutrition professionals
Our menus are designed by a team of qualified nutritionists and dietitians, following the guidelines of Spain’s Food Safety and Nutrition Agency (AESAN), the Andalusian Regional Health Authority, and current national regulations. The result is a balanced, varied diet adapted to each stage of education.
Organic and locally sourced produce
Our commitment to organic and locally sourced ingredients grows stronger every year. We prioritise local produce to reduce our environmental footprint and bring freshness and quality to every plate.
Starting service
If you represent a parents’ association, a school’s leadership, or an education provider and would like to know our offer, contact us — we can arrange a visit to the central kitchen.