Meeting on 18th September in Covent Garden, the discussion was led by LACA chair Judith Gregory and vice chair Michael Hales who were keen to hear from members how they wanted to approach the Labou
LACA are calling for schoolchildren, caterers, parents, food suppliers and schools to support LACA’s Mindful Meals campaign, which is the theme this year. The themed days include:
A spokesperson for LACA said: “There are critical questions that need addressing regarding the school standards, delivery, funding and staffing of school meals, whether it is the provision of lunch
Michael Hales, managing director of Juniper Ventures, has taken up the position as national vice chair and will be working closely with Judith over the next 12 months.
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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-hou
Finishing Touches is a competition organised by LACA in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs.
In her fourth year of entering, Jennifer impressed the judges with her inclusion of fish, ambitious flavours and her creativity in making an exciting dish on the small budget allowed per portion.
The LACA Awards for Excellence aim to celebrate individuals and teams who continue to make a ‘real difference’ to education catering and school food.
The competition challenged school chefs to design, cook and serve a nutritious food item that can be eaten ‘on-the-go’ by youngsters. In the final competitors were required to prepare cook and pres