{"id":21878,"date":"2021-08-09T10:48:37","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T09:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/?p=21878"},"modified":"2022-05-12T15:06:16","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T14:06:16","slug":"how-to-improve-canteen-facilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/productivity\/how-to-improve-canteen-facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"How to improve canteen facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"

What makes a great school or workplace canteen is based on more than just delicious food and quick service. You need to provide a comfortable and inviting space that encourages people to eat there during breaks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re wondering how to improve canteen facilities, you firstly need to determine your goals and what you hope to achieve from your new canteen facilities. Consider your budget, what timescales you need to work to, and what the long-term benefits will be. The most important thing you need to think about is <\/span>who<\/span><\/i> the canteen is going to be used by, as this will help you to determine which canteen furniture will be appropriate for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, here are some ways you can improve your canteen facilities with the right <\/span>canteen furniture<\/span><\/a> and equipment:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Use notice boards to provide information<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Notice boards are ideal for displaying important information such as upcoming events and school rules. They can also be used in canteens to highlight any specials on the menu, prices, and reminders to keep the canteen a clean environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Have comfortable seating\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Canteens are where your students or employees will take their breaks and socialise, so, it\u2019s important to make sure that the facilities are comfortable and fit in with the institution\u2019s style. Here at Manutan, we have a wide range of canteen chairs available, including <\/span>dining benches.<\/span><\/a> Fo<\/span>r an even more comfortable seating solution, you could consider canteen chairs with shapely backrests and waterfall front edges (such as our <\/span>stacking chairs<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>bistro chairs)<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Ensure the canteen table and chairs are easy to clean<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Having a <\/span>canteen table and chairs <\/span><\/a>which are easy to clean will help save a lot of time for cleaning staff and will keep surfaces maintained to a high standard. A great option for schools and workplaces is canteen furniture with a laminate finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Think about the traffic flow and room layout<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Planning out how many canteen chairs and tables are required and how they will fit in the space you have is crucial. The last thing you want is to have students or staff wandering around your canteen in desperate search of an available space. Try to make sure your canteen table and chairs are easily accessible – this will mean considering whether you need one or two-way access to a canteen table. Moreover, you could consider exterior space and whether <\/span>outdoor furniture<\/span><\/a> would be appropriate.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Ensure you have enough food trays and tableware<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Polypropylene trays<\/span><\/a> are great for helping students and staff carry their canteen meals safely around the room, minimising any spillages which could cause accidents. It\u2019s also important to ensure that you have enough <\/span>tableware<\/span><\/a> supplies to meet the demand of canteen goers. Not having enough cutlery or trays could disrupt the traffic flow, leading to negative experiences and less time to enjoy what should be a relaxing break from the working day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

            How to decide which canteen furniture is right for you<\/span><\/h2>\n

            If you\u2019re not sure which canteen furniture is best for your school or commercial break room, here\u2019s a few things you can ask yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n