LACA

A spokesperson for LACA said: “There are critical questions that need addressing regarding the school standards, delivery, funding and staffing of school meals, whether it is the provision of lunch

Michael Hales, managing director of Juniper Ventures, has taken up the position as national vice chair and will be working closely with Judith over the next 12 months.

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-hou

Finishing Touches is a competition organised by LACA in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs.

In her fourth year of entering, Jennifer impressed the judges with her inclusion of fish, ambitious flavours and her creativity in making an exciting dish on the small budget allowed per portion.

The LACA Awards for Excellence aim to celebrate individuals and teams who continue to make a ‘real difference’ to education catering and school food.

The competition challenged school chefs to design, cook and serve a nutritious food item that can be eaten ‘on-the-go’ by youngsters. In the final competitors were required to prepare cook and pres

Providing nutritious meals to children has become increasingly challenging due to significant cost increases, staff shortages and funding shortfalls. 

The theme for this year’s conference, exhibition, competitions, and awards extravaganza is ‘Levelling Up School Food’, which has been chosen to put the fo