Dolce joins the IFG Family: Another chapter begins

A message from our co-Founder and Managing Director Scott Curtis:

We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built at Dolce and today marks the start of another exciting chapter in our business – we’re now part of the Impact Food Group (IFG) family.

Ever since Dolce was founded by my father, uncle and grandfather, over 25 years ago, it’s been rooted in family values and we’ve always been passionate about serving quality, fresh food, along with exceptional service, a people-first culture and innovative digital systems.

We’ve been evaluating our plans to take Dolce to the next stage for some time, and our objective has always been to find a partner that held the same values, whilst strengthening our resources and opportunities to ensure long-term growth.

IFG isn’t just another school caterer – it’s an award-winning catering company known for its fresh, high-quality food and its commitment to making a real difference in schools. Like us, they care deeply about people, great food, and always finding ways to improve. By joining forces, we are now reaching over 1,500 schools and serving 1 million meals every day. Bringing together our expertise, resources, and innovative digital systems, we will be able to deliver even greater value to schools, students, parents and communities across the UK.

It’s a natural fit, and we’re excited about what we can achieve together.

Dolce will continue to operate as a stand-alone brand within IFG, and there are no changes to any of the Dolce team. Myself, along with my brother Adam Curtis (Director), will continue to lead and steer the business as usual, alongside our senior team.

As we move forward together, we’re committed to ensuring a smooth transition for our teams, clients, and customers. Over the coming months, we’ll be collaborating closely, sharing expertise, and strengthening our impact through our mutual passion for food.

We look forward to this exciting new chapter and our focus remains firmly on delivering the same quality, care, and attention to detail all our schools, and the pupils we serve, have come to know and expect.

Richard Taylor, CEO of Impact Food Group:

Dolce’s dedication to quality, service, and fresh food mirrors our own values and culture. We’re thrilled to join forces with a partner who shares our passion for transforming student outcomes through nutritious and vibrant food experiences.

Together, we will combine our strengths to deliver exceptional service to our clients, enhance student wellbeing, and preserve the unique cultures that define both our organisations and of which we are very proud.

This collaboration empowers us to make a meaningful impact – helping more students eat better food, every day. We would like to welcome all the Dolce team to Impact Food Group’s family and look forward to working closely together.