The LACA Allergen Management Guidance for Catering in Education, which was launched during Forster’s time as LACA chair, aims to support schools, caterers and pupils in understanding the best pract
Schools who hold this award have proved that they serve high quality, freshly prepared and locally sourced school meals.
Schools in Tower Hamlets have switched from its standard school ketchup offering to 14 allergen free Real Good Ketchup, which is specially designed for children.
LACA are delighted to be partnering once again with the Bisto brand of Premier Foods as sponsor of SCOTY 2025. The competition is also supported by The Worshipful Company of Cooks of London.
This new ‘managed outsource’ arrangement will see the council purchase and manage the supply of meals from alternative providers on behalf of the schools and nurseries who subscribe to this service
Currently all eligible families are encouraged to apply for free school meals at the beginning of each school year.
The council is aiming to team up with a partner from either the public or private sector to form a joint venture company to enhance the efficiency and quality of services, while also ensuring finan
The Department of Education announced Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) is increasing by 5p, which is far lower than many in the industry expected.
The latest version, which is now available, includes a next generation allergy menu system which caters for special diet menus.
This ‘managed outsource’ arrangement would see the local authority purchase and manage the supply of meals from providers on behalf of schools and nurseries who subscribe to this service.