Yorkshire & Humberside were named as the winners of the Region of the Year for an unprecedented third year in a row. Former School Chef of the Year (SCOTY) winner Kath Breckon will outline the key factors behind the region’s well-attended and popular events. She will share practical advice, insights, and ideas that you can take back and apply to your own regional events.
Telford Langley Catering Team – Telford and Wrekin Council won the Secondary School Catering Team Award at the 2025 Awards for Excellence.
This award aims to give recognition to a secondary school based catering team which has made an outstanding contribution to raising the profile of education catering within the school and/or its local community. Learn how the Telford Langley catering team combines innovation, teamwork, and community spirit to maintain exceptional service despite major challenges.
The 2025 LACA & Natasha’s Allergy Research Foundation Allergy Management Award went to Nourish Contract Catering – Food Development Team. Julie Watson from Nourish shares how the organisation develops and implements effective allergen policies and strategies to create safe, inclusive food environments.
The Spring Seminar will kick-off with a welcome message from Anita Brown, chair of the Events Group followed by an update on The School Food People strategy and focus for 2026 by national chair Brad Pearce. The national spring seminar will also feature sessions on:
- Studying children's real-world food choice and dietary behaviour, Dr Hannah Ensaff – University of Leeds
- Update on Funding model research and trials
- Junior Chef Competition
- Grab ‘N’ Go Interview with 2025 winner Andre Alto
- Political Update from Lee Petar, Menara Advisors
- The School Food People Show & Forum Update
For more details on the programme and to book your place, visit here.