The LACA Main event aims to bring together industry professionals to discuss key issues facing school food provision, with a focus on funding disparities and ensuring high-quality meals for all chi
The competition is aimed at all levels of staff employed in any aspect of education catering capable of producing excellent craft pieces.
The competition challenged school chefs to design, cook and serve a nutritious food item that can be eaten ‘on-the-go’ by youngsters. Chefs were tasked to cook four portions of a grab & go meal
Ten SCOTY regional final winners automatically qualified for the national final, which is taking place at the LACA Main Event.
The LACA Main Event is taking place at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole on 8-9th July 2025.
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
Competitors are required to prepare cook and present four portions of a grab & go/breaktime savoury snack with a total cost per head of 80p.
During the event, LACA highlighted that free school meals funding should be increased to prevent further job losses, protect food quality and ensure every child continues to receive a hot, healthy
Rising food prices, increased labour costs and National Insurance contributions are pushing the school catering workforce to ‘breaking point’.