Public Sector Catering

🚨 April issue of Public Sector Catering is here! 🍴 Communal dining benefits 🏆# PSCAwards 2026 sneak peek 📊 Market trends for local authorities 🌱 Care sector sustainability tips ⚠️ School allergy pens must be stocked Full issue 👉

📢 The September issue of Public Sector Catering is online now! 📖 Read the September here: #PublicSectorCatering #PSCMagazine #PublicSectorFood #Foodservice #SchoolFood #HospitalFood #HigherEducation #PSCForum

A school kitchen team had the ‘surprise of a lifetime’ when TV culinary icon Dame Prue Leith joined their shift to help cook lunch for schoolchildren at Stanwell Fields CE Primary in Staines.

Industry welcomes expansion of free school meals to 500,000 more children

New polling shows public support for Government action to make food healthier

Compass Group UK & Ireland has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading employers for young people after winning the Youth Employment UK Employment Excellence Award.

The Government has announced it will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027. Read more:

Welsh Government confirms £15m investment in free school meals for secondary pupils

📢 Public Sector Catering – June issue out now! 🧠 Mental health: supporting teams in catering 🏢 ASSIST FM: focus on the future at conference 🍽️ School food: suppliers on new standards 👩‍🍳 Care careers: NACC staff development pathways

ASSIST FM unveils programme for upcoming conference in Scotland - taking place 14–15 May at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow, this year’s theme is “Shaping Tomorrow Together” Read more>>

Chefs in Schools releases toolkit to help education caterers reduce #foodwaste

The School Food Standards consultation from the DfE aims to improve nutrition, reduce sugar, increase fibre, and ensure inclusive, practical standards for all schools. Open until 12 June 2026 👉

Pupils, patients and public sector workers across England will benefit from healthier and more sustainably sourced meals, as a selection of councils receive grants to strengthen food procurement in their local communities.

An incredible career honoured 👏 Congratulations to Andy Kemp MBE for a lifetime of dedication, leadership, and impact in public sector catering. With thanks to sponsor Unilever Food Solutions #PSCAwards

Excellence in university dining 🎓 Congratulations to Chartwells Universities & the University of Sussex @SussexUni for innovation, sustainability, and enhancing the student experience. With thanks to @TUCOltd #PSCAwards

Recognising dedication in challenging environments 👏 Congratulations to Roland Ward of HMPPS for outstanding commitment, innovation, and impact in prison catering. With thanks to @WinterhalterUK #PSCAwards

Improving patient experience every day 💙 Congratulations to the Catering Department at Stepping Hill Hospital for excellence in hospital foodservice and patient-focused innovation. With thanks to sponsor Hobart Service #PSCAwards

Education Catering Award: Scott Graham, EA Catering 👏 With a career from fine dining to large-scale public sector catering, Scott leads one of the UK’s largest school food operations, serving around 160,000 meals daily with excellence. Thanks to @PremierFoods_FS #PSCAwards

Leading the way in contract catering 👏 Congratulations to ESS, recognised for outstanding performance, innovation, and impact across the public sector. With thanks to @BunzlLockhart #PSCAwards @compassgroupuk

Huge congratulations to the Hospitality Team at @CountryCourtUK 👏 Winners of the Care Catering Award for transforming resident dining and raising standards in nutrition, hydration, and wellbeing. 💙 Thanks to sponsor @lakelandFS #PSCAwards

Armed Forces Caterer Award: SSgt Daniel Butler, Army 👏 Through precision, culinary skill, and consistent excellence, SSgt Butler has elevated food quality across camp, ceremonial, and field settings - proving himself one of the Army’s most versatile chefs. #PSCAwards