LACA is the professional body representing 1000 catering managers and suppliers who provide catering services to all sectors of Local Authorities in England, Wales and Scotland.

Local authority caterers are responsible for providing more than 2.5 million school meals a day, civic catering such as town halls and leisure centres, social services catering such as residential homes for the elderly, day centres and meals on wheels.

LACA is a major Government consultee on catering related issues and provides its members with information on key industry developments, Government legislation and policies affecting the local authority catering sector.

LACA supports its membership by creating networking opportunities for the exchange of views and information by holding briefings, regional meetings and an annual conference.

LACA Mission Statement

LACA aims to achieve high standards of professionalism in local authority catering and aims to provide a network of support to all Members and to be the leading consultative body to the government and other agencies.