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25 June 2024
Meet School Chef of the Year finalist, Katherine Ruffalls
Katherine Ruffalls from Pinner Park Primary School was the winner of the London heat of the LACA School Chef of the Year competition. She served up a vegan bean and sweet potato chilli served in a taco bowl and vegan/gluten free chocolate and avocado fudge brownie.

25 June 2024
Meet School Chef of the Year finalist, Duygu Dee Karakus
Duygu Dee Karakus from Big Fresh Catering Company won the Welsh School Chef of the Year regional final after impressing the judges with her Mediterranean lasagne with crispy garlic bread and Turkish delight inspired carrot balls with Birds custard.

25 June 2024
Meet the School Chef of the Year finalist, Garry Finan
In the East Midlands heat of LACA School Chef of the Year Garry Finan from Corby Business Academy was crowned the winner. He cooked up a menu of Asian soy and honey chicken skewers & citrus posset.

13 June 2024
Twelve chefs confirmed for LACA School Chef of the Year final
LACA has revealed the names of the ten regional final winners as well as two wildcard entrants who will go onto compete in the final of the prestigious School Chef of the Year (SCOTY) competition, which is sponsored by Bisto.

28 May 2024
From barbeques to brunch, how American cuisine is influencing British menus
For this month’s deep dive into food trends, we have been exploring American cuisine.

26 April 2024
A true taste of British – how can chefs create memorable menus that entice diners?
Whilst global food influences play an important role in attracting a wide range of consumers into your pub or restaurant, the interest in, and demand for British cuisine, continues to rise.

28 March 2024
Meet the 2024 School Chef of the Year regional finalists
This week the regional finalists for the annual LACA School Chef of the Year (SCOTY) sponsored by Bisto have been revealed.

22 March 2024
Five dessert trends that can help chefs to drive sales this year
Desserts are a fun and memorable element of the eating out experience and some diners even think about a dessert before they order their main course, ensuring they save room for it.

07 February 2024
Ambrosia My Mini Rice and Custard Pots product recall
As a precaution, Ambrosia are recalling packs of ‘My mini’ rice and custard pots (6 x 55g) on all best before end dates between 04/2024 and 10/2024.

05 January 2024
McDougalls Vegan Jelly launched to help operators provide inclusive menus
Premier Foods Foodservice has just launched McDougalls Vegan Jelly which has been officially certified by the Vegan Society.

04 January 2024
Seven reasons why you should enter LACA School Chef of the Year 2024
As a long-term supporter, we know that entering LACA School Chef of the Year can have a big impact on chefs, schools and pupils.

03 January 2024
Bisto launches a new guide to help pubs create an unforgettable Easter and Mother’s Day
Bisto has launched a new guide to help publicans and pub chefs maximise the 2024 Mother’s Day and Easter opportunities.
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Inspired by cooking methods often used in Indian or Asian cuisine, these products are manufactured using a cooking process where spices are cooked in layers and using recipes developed by a professional chef in Indian or Asian cuisine, to help create restaurant quality meals.