People 1st is joining forces with PACE (the Professional Association for Catering Educators) to deliver a joint programme at this year’s annual learning and development forum and conference. The new style conference will see the programme for the event extended to cover an additional half day and People 1st will work with PACE to provide an innovative programme for both … [Read more...]
Chefs surprisingly confident about meat supplies despite horsegate
The latest survey completed over the past week on JRA Research’s Chefs Panel*, shows widespread confidence amongst Chefs & Catering Managers about their meat supplies, despite recent revelations about horsemeat being found in beef products in the meat supply chain. Over half of Chefs are sufficiently confident about their suppliers to have taken no action so far, with … [Read more...]
Sodexo wins five year, £25 million deal with Brunel University
Sodexo, a leading provider of services in the higher education sector, has won a £25million, five-year deal to provide retail catering, vending, fine-dining and hospitality services across eight locations at Brunel University’s main Uxbridge campus. Catering for 18,000 students and staff The deal, one of the largest of its type within the university market, sees the … [Read more...]
Hospitality Guild calls on employers to Act NOW! on apprenticeships
The Hospitality Guild has launched a new apprenticeship campaign that will showcase career development opportunities in the hospitality industry and address skills gaps: Act NOW! The Act NOW! campaign is designed to raise both employers’ and learners’ awareness of the opportunities apprenticeships offer and to help 20,000 people gain paid employment. For businesses of … [Read more...]
NACC and HCA introduce ‘nutrition advocates’
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) and the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA) are promoting the introduction of Nutrition Advocates to help raise awareness of the importance of nutrition, including hydration, in all social and health care settings throughout the UK. The Nutrition Advocates programme will improve nutrition and hydration care and the eating and … [Read more...]