National School Meals Week 2023

Oct 18, 2023 editor

LACA- the school food people, have launched a call for children, caterers and parents, food suppliers and schools to support great school lunches with a series of celebratory events, positive action and below are the list of expected outcomes.

What are the likely outcomes of the week?

To get schools serving more meals at lunchtime, we want you to encourage new customers into the dining room and to invite parents in for a school lunch.
To offer more plant based meals and local produce, why not try a plant based roast or add an extra plant based day onto your menu.
To get more people working in the industry, for 2023 we are running a recruitment drive with your help.
To celebrate 30 years of NSMW, let’s share stories and invite VIPs to join in the celebrations.

As usual you can get behind this by

Promoting NSMW and school meals on social media using the following details

Facebook @nationalschoolmealsweek
Twitter @NSMW @LACA_UK
Instagram #nationalschoolmealsweek laca_uk
Hashtags #NSMW2023 #LACA_UK #greatschoolfood #comedinewithus

Themed promotions in the dining rooms
Inviting your local MP or VIP in for lunch
Posting good news stories on your websites and in newsletters
Throwing a big party to celebrate 30 years of NSMW

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Useful Links to Further Information

THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (BIFM)- Founded in 1993, BIFM is a professional body for facilities management, both individuals and organisations.
FIRST POINT ASSESSMENT (FPAL)- Is a supplier management community supporting the European oil and gas industry.
THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (CIEH)- A charity that is the professional and leading voice for environmental and public health and safety.
INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY- A professional membership group that provides support and information for those who work or study in the hospitality and tourism industries.
FOOD STANDARD AGENCY (FSA)- The governmental department responsible for food safety and hygiene throughout the UK.
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION (TUCO)- TUCO is a professional membership group for in-house caterers within the higher education sector, and is one of the leading organisations of its kind in the UK.
BRITISH HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION (BHA)- An agenda-setter and members organisation for the hospitality and tourism industry that helps to promote the interest of operators, brands and owners across the hospitality and tourism sectors.
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH (RSPH)- An independent and multi-disciplinary charity who’s mission is to improve public health and wellbeing.
INTERNATIONAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (IFMA)- An international association for facilities management professionals, supporting 24,000 members in 105 countries.