Education

Poll shows 92% of parents back food standards for all schools

5th Nov 2012 - 08:45

They also say they want to see an independent body to monitor schools to ensure the standards are met. The poll findings also show parental backing for many of Jamie Oliver’s School Meal Manifesto ideas. The celebrity chef said: “It’s blatantly clear from the outcome of the LACA/ParentPay survey – which is a direct representation of what busy parents in this day and age actually think – what a humungous impact health has on our lives.

Hobart UK awarded three public sector catering equipment deals

1st Nov 2012 - 13:15

The foodservice equipment specialist was chosen following a formal tender process and was successful in all three of the lots it tendered for.

Education sector caterer Chartwells prepares for National School Meals Week

1st Nov 2012 - 12:42

Ahead of NSMW, which is organised by the Local Authority Caterers’ Association (LACA), the contractor sent 200,000 surveys home with school children in 12 local authorities.

Catering equipment’s major role at Hospitality Show 2013

31st Oct 2012 - 09:04

In exclusive partnership with the Catering Equipment Suppliers Association (CESA), the show is set to welcome more than 100 exhibitors to its catering equipment hub.

Kit Kat commitment sees Nestlé extend Fairtrade accreditation

26th Oct 2012 - 11:15

The larger four-finger Kit was certified Fairtrade in January 2010.

School food action plan website launched

24th Oct 2012 - 13:10

Hosted by the Department for Education, it is the brainchild of Leon restaurant chain co-founders John Vincent and Henry Dimbleby, the pair drafted in by Education Secretary Michael Gove to oversee

Sodexo celebrates staff skills at annual salon culinaire competitions

24th Oct 2012 - 10:32

The event, taking place at the venue of one of Sodexo’s prestige contracts, saw chefs and non-chefs of all abilities and from across the business, take part in live and static competitions and enjo

Contractor Aspens caters for Archbishop of Canterbury at academy opening

23rd Oct 2012 - 10:27

Aspens food and beverage executive Ken Tee and his team laid on a buffet meal for The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr Rowan Williams and other guests that included smoked salmon and prawn blinis, stuffed m

School lunch blogger Martha Payne wins Observer Food monthly Award

19th Oct 2012 - 10:07

Called NeverSeconds, the blog was started by the Scottish pupil to raise money to help feed children in Africa.

LACA ‘disappointed’ by changes to school kitchen regulations

12th Oct 2012 - 10:07

The requirement for facilities to prepare or serve food and drinks for pupils was clear in the previous Standards for School Premises that came into force in 1999.