Since inception, LACA, now LACA Ltd has set out to inform, develop, represent and support its members through a range of initiatives and services. It is a professional body representing 800 catering managers and over 100,000 staff employed in nearly 20,000 schools that provide services to Local Authorities in England, Scotland and Wales. The Northern Ireland region is currently dormant. The membership of LACA Ltd is diverse, and includes Public and Private Sector Providers, Client Officers, Dieticians and individual schools, as well as a body of Associate Members who are jointly responsible for the supply of over £425m worth of food and equipment to the school catering service.

The Organisation draws on the strengths of its membership nationally, largely managed through members on a voluntary basis.

There is a continuing need for all involved to work together to meet the legal nutritional standards that apply to the school catering service, and thus make a major contribution to the health of future generations, and to ensure the security of the service and the staff employed by attracting as many customers as possible to use the provided services.

Mission Statement: LACA Ltd aims to set high standards of professionalism in Local Authority catering; to be the lead consultative body to the Government on all aspects of School Food and in delivering healthy eating policies and to equip local authority caterers with the necessary skills, knowledge and support which will enable them to meet the changing demands in the Industry.