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 👉 publicsectorcatering.co.uk/magazine/archi…

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>> publicsectorcatering.co.uk/news/assist-fm…

Chefs in Schools releases toolkit to help education caterers reduce #foodwaste publicsectorcatering.co.uk/news/chefs-sch…

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 👉 publicsectorcatering.co.uk/news/dfe-start…

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. publicsectorcatering.co.uk/news/school-pu…

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

Marketing Award: Juniper Ventures 👏 By creating a primary-specific brand and integrating digital insight through DigiTally, the Juniper Club campaign has driven engagement, performance, and growth beyond expectations. With thanks to @Radnorhills #PSCAwards

The Training & Apprentice Award winner is Daniel Phillpot, @careuk 👏 Daniel takes pride in helping people grow, supporting them to build fulfilling careers and reach their full potential. With thanks to sponsor @Brakes_Food #PSCAwards

Teamwork at its best 👏 Congratulations to NYES Catering at North Yorkshire Council for delivering exceptional results through collaboration and shared success. With thanks to sponsor Essential Cuisine #PSCAwards

Sustainability Award - Andrew Cowan, @BuryCouncil 👏 By partnering with local suppliers, Bury schools now serve scratch-cooked, seasonal meals - with composted food waste and reprocessed cooking oil, minimizing environmental impact. With thanks to sponsor @apetitouk #PSCAwards

Congratulations to Valentina de Pascale of Palmer & Howells, through Fuelling Potential, Valentina has driven an evidence-based strategy that transformed service delivery, boosted pupil engagement, wellbeing, and meal uptake. With thanks to sponsor @ACS_Anya #PSCAwards

Chef of the Year - Michael King, Chartwells Universities 👏 In the past year, Michael has transformed campus dining, creating a service grounded in dignity, value, and opportunity, supporting students navigating independence for the first time. Thanks to @UnoxUK #PSCAwards

A true force of nature - always learning, evolving and lifting others. Driven, knowledgeable and passionate about public sector food, she’s made a lasting impact across schools, hospitals and beyond. Congratulations Jayne Jones, Industry Recognition Award winner 👏#PSCAwards

A lifetime dedicated to making a difference. With 40+ years in school catering, guiding the sector through challenges and decades of leadership with @LACA_UK, she’s been a mentor, champion, and inspiration to so many. Congratulations Beverley Baker 👏