Midshire Signature Services provides catering, cleaning and facilities support to schools, care settings and businesses across the UK. As a family-owned, independent business, they focus on delivering high-quality, well-managed environments within education settings.

They approached Brand Works to support the rollout of their ‘Graze’ catering brand across two college campuses, with the aim of creating vibrant, modern and clearly branded education catering spaces that enhanced the student experience while remaining practical for busy, live environments.

The brief was to brand multiple catering areas across two college campuses for Midshire Signature Services’ Graze brand. The aim was to create engaging, well-branded education catering spaces that were both visually impactful and practical for daily use.

Key objectives for the project included:

• Creating strong, consistent Graze branding across all catering areas
• Selecting durable materials suitable for high-traffic education environments
• Minimising disruption to students, staff and catering operations
• Delivering a fast, well-planned and efficiently coordinated installation programme

Our End-to-End Approach
Brand Works delivered the project as a full end-to-end service, managing every stage from initial planning through to final installation. This approach ensured consistency, quality control and a smooth experience for the client across both sites.

1. Site Surveys
We began by carrying out detailed site surveys at both colleges. These surveys allowed us to:

• Take accurate measurements across all catering areas
• Assess existing surfaces and identify the most suitable fixing methods
• Review access requirements and working conditions
• Identify any constraints associated with live education environments

By gathering this information upfront, we were able to design and produce all signage and graphics correctly first time, ensuring a safe and efficient installation on site.

2. Design & Visuals
Working closely with Midshire Signature Services’ Graze brand guidelines, we developed a cohesive suite of visuals tailored specifically for education catering spaces.

Our design approach focused on:

• Translating the Graze brand effectively within college environments
• Balancing bold, eye-catching branding with clear, easy-to-navigate layouts
• Ensuring all designs were suitable for long-term use in busy, high-traffic areas
• Each visual element was carefully considered to enhance the overall look and feel of the catering spaces while maintaining brand consistency across both colleges.

3. Production & Installation
All signage and graphics were produced in-house, allowing us to maintain quality control throughout the production process. Installation was carried out by our experienced team, with careful planning to ensure minimal disruption.
Despite the scale and variety of the works:

• Both colleges were fully installed within a single day
• All work was completed efficiently in live education environments
• Downtime for catering areas was kept to an absolute minimum

What We Installed
The project included a wide range of education-focused signage and branding elements, including:
• Foamex signage
• Dibond signs
• Counter wraps
• Wall wraps
• Window graphics
• Neon signage
• Branding for an outdoor catering pod

Each element was selected and installed with durability, safety and visual impact in mind, ensuring the finished spaces were both practical and professionally branded.

The Result
The completed catering areas now deliver a consistent and engaging Graze brand presence across both colleges, creating welcoming dining environments for students while supporting Midshire Signature Services’ wider education catering offering.

At Brand Works, we specialise in branding education environments across the UK, working with schools, colleges and universities to create clear, engaging and professionally branded spaces.

We regularly deliver branding for catering and dining areas, as well as common spaces, corridors and student hubs, helping education providers create welcoming environments that reflect their values and enhance the day-to-day experience for students and staff.

From initial site surveys and design through to print, production and installation, we manage the entire process in-house. Our experienced team understands the challenges of working in live education settings, ensuring all works are carried out safely, compliantly and with minimal disruption.

Whether you’re refreshing an existing school canteen or rolling out a new branded catering concept across multiple sites, we provide a reliable, end-to-end service with high-quality results you can trust.
👉 If you’re looking to brand up your school or college catering areas, get in touch to see how Brand Works can support your next project.