HCL

What an AMAZING day at HCL! Today was all about growth, collaboration, and innovation as we gathered our team for an exciting business strategy briefing. We were thrilled to welcome an incredible group of suppliers, including THEOS FOOD CO. LIMITED, Eat Curious, Radnor Hills, QuornPro, McCain Foods, Delice de France Ltd, Bidfood UK, and Wildy Tasty. A huge highlight of the day was hearing from Jess Mackenzie at Kids' Food and Drink Collective, who shared her powerful vision of providing healthier, more nutritious food options for children. At HCL, we’re making big moves. From championing the children we feed by speaking out about school meal funding, to educating our staff on the suppliers who are helping us redefine food values in schools, we're constantly pushing for positive change. The day wrapped up with an inspiring presentation from our CEO, John Want, who laid out our bold vision for the future. We finished strong with a networking session full of fresh ideas, new connections, and, of course, delicious food! This was more than just a day of learning - it was a chance to come together, reflect on who we are, and shape what we need to be to continue making an impact. The future is bright at HCL, and we're just getting started! Thank you to everyone who joined our event and made it a success!

"The scrapping of UIFSM would be a disaster for children's nutrition with a race to the bottom on quality..." our CEO John Want has shared his thoughts furthering the news that the Labour Secretary of State for Education may consider scrapping Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM). HCL will continue to lobby with LACA - The School Food People, our suppliers and others, for school children and their right to have a hot, healthy, nutritious school meal. #laca #ukgovernment #schoolcatering #UIFSM #schoolmeals

In case you missed it yesterday… here’s a sneak peak into our exciting new secondary school lunch menu launching after the Easter holidays! #secondaryschools #secondarylunch #schoollunch #educationcatering #lunch #healthyeating #innovation

It was a fantastic day for our Recruitment Team, who attended a careers day hosted by Reed in Partnership. As Lisa Bennet has said, we’re currently onboarding two future HCL employees thanks to our partnership and their restart scheme! If you’re looking a position to be part of our incredible kitchen team, please visit www.hcl.co.uk/vacancies. #recruitment #educationcatering #werehiring

We are really excited about our collaboration with Reed in Partnership helping people to get back into the work place.

#BTS…Check out a sneak peak of our new dishes launching in our Secondary Schools after the Easter holidays! The incredibly talented Matt Inwood is behind the camera today, along with our amazing marketing and food teams - including Katie Johnson, David Stanley, Katherine Bridge and Natalie Redington! Who’s excited to see more?! #secondaryschools #secondaryschoollunch #schoolmeals #educationcatering #secondaryschoolmeals #foodphotography

🌟 And she has done it again!!! A huge CONGRATULATIONS to HCL Skills Trainer Lisa Miles, who has won GOLD at International Salon Culinaire this year for 'A Small Decorative Exhibit'! 🍰 Last Year Lisa won a gold award for her Sugarcraft - Decorated Celebration Cake and prior to that, she has won silver. She is on a roll!!! 💗 Lisa's passion, commitment and dedication to her craft is unwavering and inspiring👏 Please join us in extending your congratulations to Lisa! #salonculinaire #smalldecorativeexhibit #employeesuccess #inspiration #EducationCatering

📢 Fresh ideas, real impact! HCL’s commitment to high-quality, nutritious school meals continues with the appointment of David Stanley as our new Executive Chef. His passion for food values and sustainability will help shape the future of school catering. Read more in Hemel Today: https://lnkd.in/e-PZZuQM

School meals are evolving, and at HCL, we’re always looking ahead🚀 With David Stanley stepping in as Executive Chef, we’re bringing innovation and creativity to school kitchens - because great food fuels great learning. Read more about his vision in LACA’s latest article: https://lnkd.in/eUygzzPk