Testimonials

We’ve been incredibly fortunate to have Metro Canteens as part of our school community. From day one, their staff have created a welcoming and inclusive environment. They are consistently friendly, approachable and have built strong, genuine relationships with both students and staff. It’s clear they care about the people they serve and their positive presence is felt throughout the school.

Their team is professional, dependable and always willing to listen. It’s a pleasure to work with them as they’re responsive to our needs, open to feedback and proactive in finding ways to improve and adapt.

The menu they provide is well-balanced, full of healthy options and caters to a wide range of tastes and dietary requirements, all while still offering meals that students actually look forward to eating. It’s clear that thought and care go into every part of what they do.
Overall, Metro Canteens have become a valued and trusted part of our school. Their dedication, flexibility and friendly approach make them more than just a canteen service. We’re truly grateful to have them on site and have no hesitation in recommending them to any school looking for an outstanding canteen provider.

Kirsty Iversen, Business Leader - Marryatville High School

Our school has been fortunate to have the incredible team from Metro Canteens serving our students and staff. From the moment you step into the canteen, you’re greeted with warmth and efficiency. The staff members are always friendly and accommodating, ensuring that every customer feels valued. Their commitment to customer service is evident in every interaction.

The menu offerings are diverse and cater to various dietary preferences and restrictions.

Whether it’s hearty meals, fresh salads, or tasty snacks, there’s something for everyone at Metro Canteens.

Overall, Metro Canteens has exceeded our expectations in every aspect. Their dedication to excellence, coupled with their delicious food offerings and exceptional service, makes them an invaluable asset to our school community. We wholeheartedly recommend them to any institution seeking a reliable and outstanding canteen service.

Karla Pobke, Principal, Wirreanda Secondary School

Metro Canteens SA is ASCA’s exclusively recommended catering firm for school canteens in South Australia.

When choosing our recommended ‘best value’ catering firm, Metro Canteens SA stands out as the clear winner. They have a strong understanding of the importance of risk management and provide appealing and healthy options for school canteens.

Additionally, we are confident that Metro Canteens SA collaborates with quality suppliers via our Preferred Supplier network. This partnership helps generate funds for our Charity Partners, supporting the education of vulnerable children.

Christine Bucca, CEO ASCA, Ltd

Metro Canteens have provided exceptional service to the Reynella East College community for the past 18 months. Their flexibility and responsiveness to our needs have significantly impacted our school community.

Their staff’s friendly and professional service creates a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring that every interaction is positive. Moreover, their wide range of food and catering options is delicious and caters to our students’ and staff’s diverse tastes and dietary requirements.

The quality and variety of the meals consistently exceed our expectations and we couldn’t be happier with our partnership. Thank you, Metro Canteens, for enhancing our school experience with your outstanding service!

Warren Symonds, Principal - Reynella East College R-12 – 2024

Golden Grove High School has had a long and highly productive relationship with Metropolitan Canteens SA for 25 years. Golden Grove High School was the first secondary school in South Australia to outsource its canteen to a private canteen service provider back in 2000.

Metro Canteens was selected to provide this service and over the years, we have continued to build a strong and mutually beneficial partnership with both the staff and the company for a quarter of a century.

Metro Canteens provides quality food and customer service, and their leadership team is always highly responsive and collaborative. Their extensive menu items are inclusive of the Department for Education’s Right Bite Standards and have been personalised for our site.

It is my pleasure to provide this testimonial for Metropolitan Canteens SA on behalf of Golden Grove High School.

Peter Kuss, Principal - Golden Grove High School

We have been extremely pleased with the service provided by Metro Canteens to our school community. Their team is consistently responsive to student feedback, ensuring that the menu and offerings remain relevant, appealing and aligned with the needs of our students. Both their on-site and central teams are friendly and supportive, making them a pleasure to work with.

They communicate effectively, respond promptly and are always willing to collaborate to achieve the best outcomes for our school. They have taken away the day-to-day pressures of managing a canteen, allowing our staff to focus on core priorities while knowing the service is in capable hands.

Georgia Hastings, Business Manager - John Pirie Secondary School

Over the past four years, while living in the boarding house, I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying meals provided by Metro Canteens. Their consistent quality and outstanding service have made a lasting impression.

From day one, the team has been professional, responsive and genuinely committed to understanding and meeting our needs. They’ve consistently gone above and beyond to ensure we’re satisfied, delivering meals that are both delicious and thoughtfully prepared.

The food has always been well received by the boarders; every dish is presented with care and flavour. A long-time favourite among us has been the beef and chicken schnitzels, which are always a hit.

What truly sets Metro Canteen apart is its responsiveness to feedback. If a meal wasn’t as popular, it was quickly reviewed and adjusted or removed from the menu. This attention to detail and willingness to adapt made a real difference.

Their staff have also been a standout, friendly, efficient and always open to suggestions. Jayne James, in particular, has been exceptional in regularly seeking input from boarders to help refine and improve the dining experience.

Metro Canteen has played a big role in making boarding life more comfortable and enjoyable, especially around meal times. I would confidently recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality catering and excellent service.

Alex O’Neil, St Mark’s College Boarding House - Captain

Metropolitan Canteens have been supplying lunches for Christies Beach Primary School since 2021.

We have been very happy with our decision to outsource our canteen to Metropolitan Canteens. It means that we are still able to offer lunch orders to families without the effort of managing an onsite canteen.

Children and families have been satisfied with the healthy range of lunches available. The menu has a wide range of foods and caters for varying dietary needs.

The ordering system is very simple, user friendly and is completely managed by Metropolitan Canteens. This means that there is very little work required from Christies Beach Primary School staff.

The staff at Metropolitan Canteens are always friendly, helpful and easy to work with.

I would highly recommend Metropolitan Canteens to any school wanting a high-quality, reliable canteen service.

Catherine O’Dea, Principal - Christies Beach Primary School

Paralowie School is sincerely grateful and values the relationships established with Metro Canteens and their staff, as there have been many occasions where their services and catering have gone above and beyond and beyond the school’s expectation, with prompt and efficient supply for catering requests and individual dietary needs being easily managed and fulfilled.

Stewart Sparrow, Business Leader - Paralowie R-12 School