Feeding the Future

Rethinking Catering in Education

Wednesday 17 June 2026

Catering in the education sector is no longer just about serving meals — it’s about supporting learning, promoting health, building community, and delivering sustainable, modern food experiences.  In the second of our public sector catering events ‘Feeding the Future: Rethinking Catering in Education’ will explore the trends and key issues affecting catering in Schools, Colleges and Universities 

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Single Tickets Excl. VAT

  • Members £155
  • Non-members £295

Tables of 10 Excl. VAT

  • Members £1,395
  • Non-members £2,655

Event Location

Kings Place, London
90 York Way
Kings Cross
London
N1 9AG

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Event Timings

9.00am Arrival, Refreshments and Networking
9.30am Seated Continental Breakfast
9.45am Insight Session
10.15am Seated Full English Breakfast
10.45am Refreshments and Networking
11.15am Panel discussion with audience Q&A
12.15am Refreshments and Networking on the Terrace
12.30pm Cash bar in the Rotunda and Terrace / Guests Depart

The Event

Taking place in the heart of the vibrant Kings Cross area of London overlooking the Regents Canal this event brings together an expert panel of speakers focussing on the trends within Education Catering and how caterers have made a positive impact within the education catering sector.

One of the key areas to be discussed is what the proposed new government food standards mean for schools and caterers moving forward.  The new food standards aim to make school meals healthier, lower in sugar, higher in fibre, and more aligned with modern nutrition guidance. They focus on improving children’s health, reducing processed foods, and ensuring consistency across all schools. The Department for Education describes the update as “the most ambitious overhaul of school food in a generation,” however catering providers have raised concerns about the financial pressures of implementing healthier, more labour‑intensive menus without additional funding.

In addition to the above, our panel will also explore how food quality, nutrition, service delivery, innovation, challenges and opportunities are impacting catering within the education sector.

Agenda

At this event, guests in attendance will experience the following:-

Inspiring insight:  the event will begin with an inspirational session looking at the trends within education catering
Panel Discussion ‘Feeding the Future: Rethinking Catering in Education’ with our panel of education catering experts
Seated Breakfast:  Guests will enjoy a Continental and Full English Breakfast within the Battlebridge Room of Kings Place overlooking the Terrace and River

There will also be plenty of opportunities to network with customers and industry colleagues throughout the event.

Tickets are strictly limited to 120 guests so book early to avoid disappointment.