The ever-popular School Food Live returns with cookery demonstrations taking place in Hall 1 on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th July.
The competition, which will take place at The School Food People Show and Forum, is sponsored by McDougalls from Premier Foods.
Taking place on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th July 2026, at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, the event brings together over 1,000 professionals from across the school food sector for two days of di
For the 2026/27 academic year the free school meals rate in England will rise by just 2% - from £2.61 to £2.66 per meal - a figure that must cover both food and labour costs.
The organisation, which represents the school food sector, warns that the current funding model is placing unsustainable pressure on schools and caterers, with several providers already announcing
The School Food People believes that good management, strong performances and high achievements deserve to be recognised and it is particularly important to not only reward but sustain motivation.<
Yorkshire & Humberside were named as the winners of the Region of the Year for an unprecedented third year in a row.
The first three SCOTY regional finals took place at Brakes’ Kitchen in Reading. This year the SCOTY competition is sponsored by Bisto from Premier Foods.
The Awards for Excellence aim to recognise individuals and teams who continue to make a ‘real difference’ in education catering.
The Spring Seminar will kick-off with a welcome message from Anita Brown, chair of the Events Group followed by an update on The School Food People strategy and focus for 2026 by national chair Bra