The events are designed to ‘inspire innovation’ and professional development amongst NHS chefs and catering staff. Attendees will learn more about nutrition, cost-effective recipes and improving patient experience.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the Chef’s Academy initiative was placed on hold, with only one event able to go ahead in late 2020. It was decided not to replace the sessions with virtual events as they are designed to involve interactive cooking demonstrations and food tasting with culinary experts.
Nick Vadis, culinary specialist at NHS Supply Chain who is leading on the Chef’s Academies, said: “I’m so glad that we can once again offer our Chef’s Academy training events to NHS chefs across the country. They provide a platform for catering staff in NHS hospitals to upskill and share best practice by learning new recipes and techniques.
“We were always going to hold out for a time when we could host face to face events, and now with culinary colleges able to reopen we have the opportunity to do so.”
Spaces are available at the following four sessions and take place from 9am to 4pm:
- West Herts College in Watford on 26 March
- University of West London in Ealing, London on 30 March
- University of West London in Ealing, London on 31 March
- West Herts College in Watford on 8 April.
NHS chefs can register for events, here.