Beyond the Plate:
The Impact and Future of Healthcare Catering
Following the huge success of Arena’s new series of public sector catering breakfast events this year, we are delighted to announce that the series will continue into 2027!
Our first event of the new year, Beyond the Plate: The Impact and Future of Healthcare Catering, will take place on Wednesday 10th February 2027, from 9.30am to 1.00pm at the Sofitel London St. James.
Join us for an inspiring morning of insight, discussion and networking as we explore the vital role catering plays across the NHS and wider healthcare sector.
Single Tickets Excl. VAT
- Members £169
- Non-members £295
Tables of 10 Excl. VAT
- Members £1,521
- Non-members £2,655
Event Timings
| 9.30 am | Arrival, Refreshments and Networking |
| 10.00 am | Seated Continental and Hot Breakfast |
| 11.00 am | Insight Session presented by IGD |
| 11.15 am | Panel discussion with audience Q&A |
| 12.15 pm | Refreshments and Networking |
| 1.00 pm | Guests Depart |
The Event
Our panel of speakers are:-
Noelle Jones – Managing Director Healthcare, Compass Group UK & Ireland
Rob Jepson – CEO Health and Care UK & Ireland, Sodexo
Philip Shelley – Senior Operational & Policy Manager – Soft FM, National Lead for Food, NHS England
Julian Fris – Founder and CEO, Neller Davis
Hosted by Nicola Knight, Head of Away from Home, IGD, our expert panel will explore how caterers are making a positive impact across healthcare, the progress being made and the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the sector.
What can you expect?
Inspiring insight
We’ll kick off the morning with an inspirational session presented by IGD exploring the latest trends in healthcare catering and the developments influencing the sector.
Panel discussion: Beyond the Plate – The Impact and Future of Healthcare Catering
Healthcare providers are continually striving to improve catering quality for patients, staff and visitors. Our expert panel will discuss the issues that matter most, including food quality, nutrition, service delivery, innovation, and the opportunities and challenges facing healthcare catering today and in the years ahead.
A delicious seated breakfast
Enjoy a Continental and Hot Breakfast in the elegant surroundings of the Sofitel’s Westminster Suite, providing the perfect setting to connect with fellow professionals.
Valuable networking opportunities
As always, there will be plenty of opportunities to network, share experiences and build relationships with customers and industry colleagues.