The survey respondents provide services across more than 4,695 schools feeding c. 1.4m pupils every day.
For those pupils who regularly enjoy a hot, nutritious school lunch, the experience is about a lot more than just the meal on the plate.
The winner will also receive 2026 LACA School Chef of the Year trophy and an invitation to a calendar of catering industry events. The national second and third place winners will receive £500 and
The new report was created by Greta Defeyter, dean of social mobility at Northumbria University; Professor Paul Stretesky, director of learning and teaching, school of social and political science
Brad Pearce, managing director of CATERed Limited, has taken up the position as national vice chair and will be working closely with Michael over the next 12 months.
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The competition is open to all kitchen-based staff involved in the daily preparation of pupils’ meals in schools across the UK whether from a local authority or contract-catered site, managed in-ho
The three-year £1.6m study is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as part of its work to create opportunities and improve outcomes.
According to the latest survey an overwhelming majority of caterers (98.3%) agree the school meals funds should be ringfenced.
Hugh talked about his career, inspirations and views on school food whilst doing a ‘schools twist’ on one of his recipes from the River Cottage.