MAGAZINE

After a rare, but indisputably glorious, sun-filled summer, it’s time to lean into the ‘back to school’ feeling and embrace ‘the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’ and all the fresh delights it offers.
Chief amongst them for care caterers is the NACC Training and Development Forum (TDF), which kicks off on 1st-2nd October at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham. As usual, the two jam-packed days will include a bevy of inspiring speakers covering every facet of care catering, an exhibition featuring some of the sector’s leading names, copious networking opportunities and a chance to catch up with friends and colleagues from across the industry. This year, the autumn issue of Care Home Catering and the NACC Voice is conveniently combined with the event’s programme and catalogue, so to access a first tantalising glimpse of all the good things in store, simply turn the magazine upside down and around. However, don’t do that until you’ve had a chance to thoroughly peruse this issue’s bumper bounty!
Hopefully, while gleaning all the ideas, inspiration and information they can, delegates to the TDF will also be able to enjoy a break from their usual routine and a chance to draw breath. This is something that Kris Hall, the founder and managing director of The Burnt Chef Project, thoroughly recommends. On pages 14-17 you can learn how Kris and his international team of ambassadors are helping hospitality professionals around the globe avoid burnout and to support others who are buckling under the strain.
Elsewhere, you’ll discover why plant-based meal options can offer cost reductions while also benefitting our health, how milk can be easily and successfully used to aid food fortification and why afternoon tea really is a meal for all seasons. In addition, we’ve quizzed industry experts on how you can select the right equipment to help you conserve energy, while also saving money.
That’s all for now, but we are looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the TDF, where we will have a stand – please do come and say hello!

Val Hirst
Editor