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For the last 30 years, LACA’s National School Meals Week (NSMW) has been raising awareness about the importance of nutritious school meals. Starting on the 8th of November, each day has a different theme, helping school caterers deliver a variety of flavours and styles throughout the week. We have listed the themes below with a selection of recipe inspiration, but keep your eyes peeled throughout the week where each day will be heroed on our blog.

Following their success winning Essential Cuisine’s ‘Turn Up The Heat’ competition, North Hertfordshire College opened their doors and welcomed Business Development Manager, Rees Smith and Senior Development Chef, Jon Harvey-Barnes for an inspiration filled kitchen takeover.

We often take widely available ingredients like eggs for granted but this year British Lion unveil a new campaign for 2021, British Egg Week (4th – 10th October). Partnered with several nutritionists and dietitians, British Lion are educating both consumers and foodservice bodies, targeting health professionals about the nutritional benefits and increasing popularity of egg consumption...

As British Food Fortnight comes to an end, we are continuing to celebrate seasonal produce by encouraging everyone to utilise locally grown, sustainable ingredients. Autumn is finally here, and we know your menu will most likely be changing alongside the English weather! The following recipes will give an autumnal twist to your offering...