LACA Region of the Year (sponsored by Muller): Yorkshire & Humberside
15 Jul 2025
LACA has unveiled a selection of images from the recent awards night, which took place on Thursday 9th July at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
The LACA Awards for Excellence aim to celebrate individuals and teams who continue to make a ‘real difference’ to education catering and school food.
There were 12 awards handed out on the night with some of the winners being CATERed; Impact Food Group; Woodlands School, Sefton Council, Telford Langley Catering Team – Telford and Wrekin Council and Susan Vuli – Shire Services.
Judith Gregory, chair of LACA, said: “The LACA Awards for Excellence shine a spotlight on the remarkable efforts of individuals, teams, and organisations dedicated to transforming school catering. This year’s nominations truly raised the bar, showcasing innovation, passion and commitment.
"We extend our deepest appreciation to every nominee—your tireless work in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to children across the nation is nothing short of inspiring. A huge congratulations to all of tonight’s winners.”
Here are a selection of the photographs taken on the night and the full gallery can be viewed here.
LACA Awards night host Michael Hales 2025 School Chef of the Year finalists LACA Catering Business of the Year Award (sponsored by Rational): Impact Food GroupLACA Primary School Catering Team Award (sponsored by Middleton Foods): Woodlands School, Sefton CouncilLACA Secondary School Catering Team Award (sponsored by Bidfood): Telford Langley Catering Team – Telford and Wrekin CouncilLACA Unsung Hero Award (sponsored by Civica): Sonia Blanchard– Blaenau Gwent CBC (collected by Angela Meredith) and Gillian Morris – Blaenau Gwent CBC LACA Marketing Award (sponsored by Wafflemeister): CATERedLACA & Natasha’s Allergy Research Foundation Allergy Management Award: Nourish Contract Catering – Food Development TeamLACA Apprentice/Trainee Award (sponsored by The Worshipful Company of Cooks of London): Dilyana Merev – Bassingbourn Village College/IFGNan Berger Memorial Award (sponsored by Cereal Partners): Cardiff CouncilRoger Davis Outstanding Achievement Award (sponsored by Panasonic): Susan Vuli – Shire ServicesLACA Outstanding Supplier of the Year Award:McCain FoodsLACA Region of the Year (sponsored by Muller): Yorkshire & HumbersideLACA Chair’s Award: Emma Holmes from Cardiff & Vale University Health Board and Katie Palmer from Foodsense Wales
