We are busy building a 2025 gallery of photos from around the country during what was a fantastic week. Please send your stories and images to mail@laca.co.uk. We want to showcase as much as possible the great events that went on during NSMW24.
As National School Meals Week 2025 came to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to every member, caterer, and supporter who has helped make this week so inspiring. From cooking together on Monday to celebrating the social side of school meals today, you’ve shown the country the true power of…
NSMW continues to be a success because of the support we get from everyone. Let us know your plans so we can celebrate and share with you. You can make NSMW your own. Karen Clark from City Catering Southampton has shared her plans, they are very impressive, we look forward to receiving photos to feature…
It’s half way through the week (Weds 12th) so it must be Roast Dinner Day. Always the most popular day of the week, we know students of all ages love a roast dinner. This year it is all about the Community. We are celebrating local produce, supporting local businesses and calling out to people in…
We’re delighted to share that the National School Meals Week Recipe Book is now live and ready for you to view and download from our website! The book features a fantastic collection of recipes from some of the best school caterers and suppliers in the country – showcasing the creativity, skill, and passion that make…
The first day of NSMW is all about cooking, children up and down the country we will be getting involved in cooking. We have asked caterers to share recipes for pupils (and parents) to download and try at home. We are also signposting LACAs Apprenticeship for those secondary school students who may be interested in…
NSMW25 begins! It is finally here NSMW25, this year the theme is skills for life. How school meals go above and beyond just a meal on a plate. LACA Chair Michael Hales will be addressing the nation each day, to watch please visit LACA Facebook and Instagram. We want to know what you are doing…
LACA, the school food people, has released a two minute video recap of the recent Great School Lunch event that called on the Government to act now to increase free school meals funding. Over 50 MPs also attended the event to talk with LACA representatives and school caterers about the importance and challenges of providing…
