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LACA Autumn Seminar 2025

Chesford Grange Hotel
Kenilworth
CV8 2LD
13 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2025

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Agenda:

09.00      Arrival, registration and coffee

09.30      Welcome, Aims of the Day and LACA Update 
Neil Porter, Director, LACA Ltd followed by Michael Hales, LACA National Chair

Michael will kick the day off with an update on LACA’s strategy and focus for the coming year.

09.50      Supporting the school meals service
A panel of experts will share there views on the benefits of outsourcing services vs managing them in-house.

Litmus – Joe Parfitt

TUCO – Hannah Myton
LBA Safety – Niall Bojko
HiT Training - Paul Mannering

10.45      NSMW Update - Nigel Argyle, Elygra

11.00      Coffee Break and Brunch

11.30      SCOTY Interview
David Foad, Group Editor for School Caterer interviews 2025 School Chef of the Year Erin Ward about her experiences of the competition, the excitement of winning and her plans for her year ahead.

11.45      Political Update
Olivia Harris, Menara Advisors

12.00      Alternative Funding Models
Adam Curtis, Dolce

12.30      Case Study – Yorkshire & Humberside Region - Running successful regional events 
Jo Webster/Kath Breckon

12.50      Case Study  – What makes an exceptional award winning service – Leadership and creativity 
Susan Vuli, Shire Services

13.10      Case Study  – Impact Food Group – A contractor on the rise 
Bryan Lygate

13.30      Closing Remarks & Finish

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