Canteens & Catering

A more efficient way to run your school canteen

ASCA’s core objective is to help schools purchase more effectively and boost canteen profitability by negotiating competitive discounts with leading suppliers. As Australia’s largest school advisory group, with over 8,500 members, ASCA delivers significant savings and access to a wide range of trusted suppliers committed to providing exceptional service to schools.

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Introduction

Improving the profitability
of school canteens

Are you a Canteen Manager or Caterer running a school canteen? Then this page is for you! 

Our fundamental objectives are to assist schools to purchase more effectively and improve the profitability of school canteens by negotiating favourable discounts from companies supplying school canteens.

We are the largest school buying group in Australia with over 8,500 members, so ASCA members can enjoy sizeable discounts from a broad range of quality suppliers that are focused on delivering great service to schools.

Canteen membership benefits

Unlock premium advantages

Full Membership is available to schools that operate a canteen. If your school canteen is run by a Caterer, we can also offer your canteen operator an ASCA Canteen membership and you can still enjoy a School Membership.

ASCA Rewards
Loyalty Program: earn points simply by ordering products you normally purchase and redeem points for credit vouchers!
ASCAplus staff benefits
Take advantage of great discounts on personal purchases across retail brands, travel, entertainment and the home! 
Termly newsletters
Information and promotions from your ASCA One-Stop-Shop distributor & preferred suppliers.
VIP events + perks
Special termly prize draws, movie nights, annual events 
and much more!
Greater variety
Access discounts on popular products that brands that you trust and love.
Increased profit
Run specials and promotions which can help increase sales and profits for your canteen.
Events & networking
Meet suppliers, network with your peers and catch up with your ASCA Area Manager.
100% Club
Special termly prize draws, movie nights, annual events 
and much more!
Accreditation program
ASCA's 5 Star Accreditation is the only national quality supplier for school canteens in Australia.
Food for Thought
Australia's first cookbook specifically written for school canteens.

Canteen Newsletter

Get the latest news in insights from our team.
Canteen Resources
Members can speak to ASCA Area Managers and consultants, or access information available on the website.
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Canteen Suppliers
We identify suppliers who understand the school market and provide best-value through a combination of price, service and quality.
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Catering Firms
ASCA Membership ensures access to the best suppliers and prices through our One-Stop-Shop distributor network.
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Canteen Product Categories:

All Canteen Suppliers

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bakery

Bakery

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beverages

Beverages

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Canteen Equipment

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canteen fresh poultry

Fresh Poultry

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Frozen, Chilled and Dry

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Ice Cream

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canteen Milk, Juice and Dairy

Milk, Juice and Dairy

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Supporting Australian Charities

When you purchase from the main ASCA suppliers, you are also helping ASCA’s charitable foundation – which supports the education of vulnerable children.

Become an ASCA Member now! Find out more and how to become an ASCA Member by speaking with an Area Manager today!

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Join over 8,500+ schools already savings.