Healthcare

Following the success of the Interactive Care Home an

Sophie’s Legacy was established in memory of Sophie Fairall, who was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer, rhabdomyosarcoma, shortly after her ninth birthday.

Now in its sixth year, the competition seeks to celebrate everything that is good about hospital catering.

With extensive in-depth experience across foodservice equipment, national accounts, and public sector engagement, Hariani joins MKN UK & Ireland with a strong record of building strategic relat

The awards were announced at the HCA 2026 Leadership & Development Forum.

At the Hospital Caterers Association Leadership & Development Forum in Brighton a range of speakers addressed these issues with insight, ideas, and first-hand experience.

The competition involved five teams from England and one from Scotland. Together they all medalled at this prestigious international event, each team achieving high scores from the chef judges acro

The HCA Forum is the UK’s only national event dedicated to the production, delivery, and service of nutritious food for patients, staff, and visitors in the NHS.

The event invited guests to take part in a raffle and auction, as well as enjoy a three course meal and live performances.

The free-to-attend event, titled ‘Better Food, Lower Carbon: The Future of Healthcare Catering’, gathered senior figures from NHS England, hospital trusts and the wider foodservice sector to discus