The 2014 Annual National Conference and Exhibition of the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA) took place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, NEC, Birmingham on 10 – 11 April. The 2014 Conference theme was “Engineering the Future”, taking its inspiration from Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the South West mechanical and civil engineer whose vision and passion demonstrated that … [Read more...]
Caterlink + School Food Plan launch best practice tool
The Caterlink Foundation has partnered with the School Food Plan to launch a new best practice online platform for primary and secondary schools. What Works Well is an online hub dedicated to helping schools share ideas and practical tips on how to create an effective and inspirational food culture. With the support of The Caterlink Foundation – the charitable arm of state … [Read more...]
Boom Bites wins Culinary Product Development Challenge
After months of hard work, on Wednesday 23 April SuperBoom were declared the winners of Automatic Vending Association’s 2014 Culinary Product Development Challenge, with their highly innovative healthy snack, Boom Bites. Aimed at gym users, Boom Bites, developed by students at University College Birmingham (UCB), are a low calorie two-in-one combination of fruit and oats. They … [Read more...]
Club Wembley and Wallpaper Magazine deliver style makeover
A ground-breaking collaboration between Club Wembley and Wallpaper magazine has seen the stereotypical perception of corporate hospitality transformed with the leading design publication giving the Directors’ Box at the world famous stadium a modern style transformation (above). Overseen by the Wallpaper Editor-in-Chief, Tony Chambers, the magazine’s talented interiors team … [Read more...]
HCA 2014 National Award Winners
The Hospital Caterers Association has announced this year’s national Award Winners. HCA 2014 Caterer of the Year Sponsored by Hobart UK, This Award is given in recognition and celebration of the significant contribution the individual has made to the wellbeing and recovery of the patient, the patient experience and to the staff and visitors who use their hospital … [Read more...]