The Public Sector Catering Expo brings together chefs and caterers from across all areas of the public sector and includes an exhibition of over 100 suppliers. Attendees will be from a variety of sectors including schools, hospitals, care homes, universities, prisons, the armed forces and catering colleges.
Tuesday 18th November 2025 seminar programme includes:
- 10.30, National Food Strategy: Where are we and the role of the public sector
- 11.45, Advance Plant Growth Centre – The Protein Future: Derek Stewart
- 12.30, Keynote speaker: Gareth Wyn Jones, British farming and public sector – challenges and opportunities
- 1.30, State of the Nation panel discussion, involving Jayne Jones, Michael Hales, Iain Robertson, Neel Radia, Amanda Pettingill and Denise Bean.
Wednesday 19th November Public Sector Catering Kitchen – a day of demonstrations hosted by Hairy Biker Si King:
- 10.30, Hospitals: 2024 NHS Chefs of the Year - Manuela Miccoli and Alejandro Hernandez
- 11.30, Schools: 2025 LACA School Chef of the Year - Erin Ward
- 12.30, Si King cookery demonstration
- 1.30, Care homes: NACC Chef of the Year – TBC
At 3pm on day two of the Public Sector Catering Expo the results of Exercise Joint Caterer (EJC) will be announced. It is a showcase of skills and challenges chefs at the highest level, demonstrating the role military caterers play in the delivery of an effective armed force.
Those working in a public sector catering environment can register to attend the unique event free of charge.