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Now in its 16th year the competition is aimed at all levels of staff employed in any aspect of education catering capable of producing excellent craft pieces.

Mark, who worked at a number of restaurants in the Gordon Ramsay empire including opening the acclaimed Gordon Ramsay at Claridges, now runs his own restaurant 'The Restaurant MS' in Folkestone.

The Awards aim to recognise individuals and teams who continue ‘to make a real difference’ in education catering. Good management, strong performances and high achievements deserve to be recognised

Among those taking part in media duties was the school meals organisation’s immediate past chair Brad Pearce, who set the wheels in motion for the campaign during his term in office.

It says the current system is unsustainable, with food prices having risen 20% or more over the last two years, different levels of funding in parts of the country and pressure falling on schools a

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (5-11th February), LACA launched four apprenticeships for the school catering industry. They include:

LACA has unveiled the Grab ‘N’ Go Challenge entry pack that includes the 2024 competition rules and entry criteria.

There will be 80th anniversary D-Day events held all over the country including parades, lighting beacons around the country as well as serving fish and chips in restaurants.

Eating on the move is now a major part of the school food service and only likely to grow as it reflects the high street trends that pupils prefer. The final will be held live at the LACA Main Even