Post LACA 2022 Spotlight
If you weren’t able to attend LACA’s Main Event recently, here is a selection of the best suppliers who were there and a round-up of what they were exhibiting.
CENTRAL FOODS
For simple to prepare, easy to serve and delicious to eat meat-free menu swaps, our KaterVeg! centre-of-the-plate range is the answer.
On school menus for nearly 20 years, our products are competitively priced and available via frozen food wholesalers nationwide. Our vegan and gluten-free Mince, Meatballs, Bangers and Sausages are all high in protein, low in saturated fat*, low sugar, a source of fibre and have salt levels below PHE 2024 Targets making them a healthier choice.
Schools find our vegan and gluten-free Mince the ultimate in convenience and versatility – add straight to the recipe from the freezer.
Contact us now to find out more.
*except Bangers
HARFIELD
Sustainable, reusable and recyclable, Harfield products tick every box. Ideal for use by diners of all ages and in all settings. If you are wanting reliability, high quality, great value for money and products that enhance your presentation and “green” credentials, then Harfield is your best choice.
Our wider EPIQ range includes displayware, trays, labels, insulated boxes and on-the-go solutions. All Harfield products are made in the UK and our EPIQ collection is made in the EU.
Discover our new free recycling service and latest products.
HOBART
Thank you for visiting the Hobart UK stand!
Hobart UK is a market-leading manufacturer of Cooking Equipment & Warewash, with solutions tailored to meet the requirements of school caterers. We actively work with school and college caterers to find solutions to their day-to-day challenges, whether it’s lower energy consumption, reduced labour when dishwashing, or finding a way to reduce food wastage, we can make it happen.
If you’d like any further information about our products or services, contact Simon Gardiner at [email protected] or visit our website to see our equipment designed for schools.
MAJOR
At Major, our passion is flavour and our focus is to help you to deliver a stand out menu. We offer a range of gluten free, school-compliant bases created by chefs who understand the challenges you face in the kitchen.
Our fusion of flavours have been created using inspiration from around the globe, delivering flexible and immediate on-trend flavours, adding exciting multiple layers to your dishes. School meal providers will also see a real benefit with our products’ multi-use application. For peace of mind many of our products use recipes containing no declarable allergens and all are clearly labelled.
MEIKO
Meiko cuts costs. Its new ACTIVE range of dishwash chemicals can cut detergent use by 40 percent.
The new EXCEPTIONAL VALUE UPster H 500 HOOD DISHWASHER is available with built-in water softening. It’s built to Meiko heavy-duty standard and is ideal for tall washware, serving dishes and trays. The BONUS is no steam discharge when you open the hood.
ALSO CHECK OUT: AUTO-HOODS, they save 40 minutes per shift, prevent back pain and are better for staff of all heights.
Schools choose Meiko for dishwashing because we also provide FAST RESPONSE TO BREAKDOWNS (within 8 working hours and 94% first time fix).
PANASONIC
Panasonic exhibited at the LACA School Food Show when it returned to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in July.
On stand was its range of microwave ovens, including the NE-C1275 and its Gastronorm models - both perfect for school caterers - with the SCV2 Speed Convection Oven taking centre stage. Scott Kedwards was on hand to demonstrate its many capabilities in cooking hot food to-go with a beautifully crisped and browned finish from a very small footprint. With no need for extraction, it is perfect for the smallest of kitchens.
To find out more about Panasonic’s range of commercial microwave ovens email [email protected] or visit the website.
www.panasonic.co.uk/pro-cooking
THEO'S
Theo’s are producers and distributors of Grade ‘A’ marinated chicken and other catering products throughout the UK. We deliver British produced products, supported with flexible menu options designed to grow your business. A healthy eating alternative, presented with strong brand imagery, gives your customers a consistent quality product tailored to support a balanced diet. Equally important is the ease of preparation and serving options which make our products both simple to handle and practical to provide.
TILDA
Tilda Celebrated School Caterers at LACA: Main Event
Official sponsor of the Eat Them to Defeat Them 2022 Caterers’ Challenge, Tilda Foodservice proudly announced that Endeavour Primary School and the HC3S catering team in Andover scooped the trophy with their Mexican Rice Bowl with Beetroot Salsa and Baked Tortilla Chips! Benefitting from nutritious and tasty Tilda Brown & White, this dish was a favourite amongst pupils.
Visitors of Tilda’s stand were able to try the winning recipe and learn more about the innovative rice variety. Plus, as part of Tilda’s commitment to Mary’s Meals, Tilda doubled their meal donations for every LACA sign up!
For more information on Tilda visit the website.
SUNMAGIC - HYDRA JUICE
Sunmagic’s Hydra Juice sub-brand offers an extensive range of fully school compliant, healthy children’s’ drinks in 200ml cartons and 300ml bottles. It includes the core Orange and Apple varieties, along with a range of unique flavour offerings such as its Strawberry & Cherry and Raspberry & Blueberry SKU’s.
Offering soft drinks that are a healthier Hydration solution for children of all ages, Hydra Juice caters for all key occasions within foodservice and each one counts as one of the recommended 5-a-day portions. The range is school compliant, adhering to government guidelines relating to what childrens’ drinks can and cannot contain.
UPFIELD
We are Upfield Professional- we are generation plant!
We are the largest plant-based consumer products company in the world. With the trend for plant-based dishes at an all-time high, using versatile, plant-based ingredients means you can simplify your kitchen, boost efficiency, and serve every child and student with healthy and nutritious meals.
100% plant-based, RSPO and vegan-certified and with no allergens to declare, Upfield are helping school caterers to simplify their menus & minimise waste by catering for all dietary requirements with high-performance, plant-based ingredients. No more expensive alternatives.
To find out more or visit our website.
WILLIAMS REFRIGERATION
Many schools use Grab and Go as part of their catering offer for pupils – it’s vital that the merchandisers look good, keep food safe and minimise energy use. The latest Williams Multidecks tick all three boxes.
The model on display on stand M26, the R100, is a slimline Multideck with a compact footprint and a 269 litre capacity. It combines easy access and attractive looks with an ultra-reliable, energy efficient refrigeration system.
The full Multidecks range includes a wide variety of sizes, capacities and options, offering specifiers enormous flexibility and the ability to tailor their Multideck to their specific application.
www.williams-refrigeration.co.uk
