THE National Association of Care Catering once again returns to the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham October on October 1 and 2 for the NACC Training & Development Forum 2025.
The theme for the Forum this year is ‘Future Proofing Your Care Catering Operations’ and will cover everything someone working in the care catering sector will need to know now and for the future.
The Forum will provide a wide range of keynote speakers, masterclasses, live cookery demonstrations, meet the buyer/supplier meetings, exhibition viewing and networking.
This year’s programme reflects the issues that are topical within the care sector including a look at how the care home catering market will evolve over the next decade and asking the question ‘are central production kitchens the way forward for the sector?
The first day will commence with the popular meet the buyer/supplier meetings. A number of new and returning premier partners and exhibitors will be on hand to talk about their products and offers.
The day will conclude with a celebration of the 2025 Care Chef of the Year finalists, with the crowning of this year’s winner.
Neel Radia, national chair of the NACC, will kick off the second day with opening remarks, followed by plenary sessions exploring how to future-proof your care home kitchen and leverage AI and technology to enhance your services.
Other sessions will reflect on the first year under the new Government, examine the caterer’s role in supporting resident wellbeing, and explore the risks associated with feeding residents who have allergies or other dietary challenges.