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LACA work to ensure that the investment in school meals is matched by the highest standards of professionalism in education catering.

The organisations new initiative, “Hot’ober”, has been created to encourage conversations between caterers, school representatives, on site staff and parents to facilitate the return of hot lunches as soon as everyone feels it safe to do so.

With the return of the colder months, LACA is acting to help school caterers return to serving hot meals as soon as possible. The initiative is based on the well-known benefits to children’s attainment and development of eating a balanced diet and the belief that it’s of paramount importance to return to hot meals as soon as possible.

Thursday 1st October has been chosen by LACA as the date by which it would like schools to allow hot meals to be served. The association says it recognises this date might not be possible for all, but the aim of the promotion is to ‘keep the conversation going’ by allowing caterers to refer to a national initiative.

It says: “Rather than leave the date open ended for schools to say we will start after half term or after Christmas, LACA has selected a date to emphasise the urgency – but of course it has to be manageable for all parties.

Our team of chefs are constantly working to bring new, inspirational, well-balanced recipe ideas to you - all full of colour, texture and of course flavour with the help of the finest gluten free stock and sauce bases on the market. Our website is full of simple, step-by-step recipes suited to a range of diets, including gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and Halal. We’ve handpicked some of our favourite hot meals for your menu this Autumn / Winter, all approved by nutritionist and registered dietician Sarah Schenker.

South Indian Fish Curry - View recipe