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
Lee Petar, 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