The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS)

On the 29th of August NCASS MD, Nick, along with Henry (Public Affairs) and Roxy (Marketing) met with Laurence Turner, MP for Northfield, to discuss the challenges our members and the wider independent food & drink sector are facing. We shared insights including member feedback on hot food VAT, the VAT threshold, high-street regeneration & hospitality and NCASS initiatives such as LPG safety as well as our hopes for the upcoming budget. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eKU3QrEK

🌟🫶This video is a snapshot I made of almost 50 stalls at Kew Village Market doing a roaring trade on Sunday, 1st September 🤔🫶🤔 Want to know how to operate at busy street food markets like this & grow your business? 🗓🗓 On Monday 23rd September from 6pm to 8pm, I'm chairing a panel at KERB's Seven Dials Market in Covent Garden all about starting & promoting your own street food stall. 🌟🌟🌟🌟 You will discover & learn from four great Women In The Food Industry who are all very experienced female street food vendors, with varied backgrounds & reasons for entering the world of street food: 🌟 Tal Maginelle co-owner of The Cheeky Pea (see if you can spot their mobile hummus & falafel van below!) Tal & her husband Shay opened their restaurant in Kingston, Surrey in 2013 but each weekend they go on the road in their Cheeky Pea van to cater at street markets & food fairs. 🌟 Alexa Fernandez, founder of  Chili Maven. Her Guild of Fine Food Great Taste Award winning salsa macha is handmade in Mexico & stocked in over 50 independent shops across the UK plus in Selfridges. But she's a regular at many specialist street food markets, most recently at Immediate's Hampton Court Palace Food Festival 🌟 Lisa Meyer is a Japanese-British cook. She set up Yum Bun in Hackney's Broadway Market in 2010 & is now at KERB's Seven Dials Market one of London's most iconic food markets. 🌟 Alice Di Ciara is the founder of Mezzo, an Italian Street Food business that recently opened in Cucumber Alley at Seven Dials Market. Putting her career as a lawyer on hold, Alice left Rome & followed her heart to London to bring authentic Italian flavours to our streets. 🔗🔗 Find out more & book your early bird discounted tickets here https://lnkd.in/e6Yrjtdu #womeninthefoodindustry #streetfood #streetmarkets cc The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS), Street Food Business Expo

The number of hospitality establishments in the UK has grown for the first time in two years. Led by a rise in casual dining restaurants, the sector has experienced quarter-on-quarter growth, with 462 new openings between March and June. Nick Summers, NCASS Managing Director stated that "It’s great to see the beginnings of some green shoots of recovery for the hospitality sector after several extremely difficult years for businesses." He adds that while this is a positive development, there is still a lot more the government needs to do to safeguard the future of the hospitality sector. https://lnkd.in/emncmNnt

NCASS and Surf & Turf Instant Shelters are thrilled to announce our partnership, further strengthening our shared dedication to the vibrant event, festival and street food community. We hope that the partnership will encourage members to learn more about their expertise - we choose expert partners to not only give members the best advice and guidance, but also to help save on costs. To find out more about the partnership head to https://lnkd.in/eQrJ6C3m  

In a post-covid world where high streets and town centres are no longer the bustling marketplaces of old, how does the humble potato van recement itself as a staple? The answer; a pink mohawk, dynamic personality and a generous dose of that special secret sauce, TikTok. Ben Newman, or Spud Man has been cooking up a storm with his jacket potatoes - read our interview with him: https://lnkd.in/eyqwYJ6a

Boasting an expansive fleet of fourteen vehicles, Piccadilly Whip have long been established as a premier ice cream business in the UK. Based in Essex, the business has a history of serving up much-loved ice cream across the nation for over 6 decades. Its humble beginnings trace back to 1963, when the business was started with one ice-cream van bought for a mere £30. John’s nan who is Spanish helped to paint, clean and renovate the van until it was roadworthy to enable his uncles, Eddie and Billy, to earn a living, selling ice-cream from it.

Fund the update of the pivotal state of industry Show Must Go On Report, to shape festival and outdoor events sustainability. Support #SMGO3 https://bit.ly/SMGO-3 Vision: 2025 has launched a crowdfunder to create the third edition of the Show Must Go On report and shape a new climate strategy and practices towards 2030.The Show Must Go On state of the industry reports (edition 1 & 2) provided indicative benchmarks and a roadmap for a cohesive industry narrative and action on climate. Edition 3 will bring a clear, bold 2030 climate vision for the sector, to inspire and guide leadership and ambition towards meeting our immediate and global challenges. To take your place and support this vital and significant work, contribute to the Industry Crowdfunder. The funds will be matched by grant funding, and used for coordination, research, expert inputs, design and communication. Support #SMGO3 https://bit.ly/SMGO-3

VAT (Valued Added Tax) is a tax on the supply of goods and services. It is charged at varying rates of which, especially for caterers, often leads to errors, fines and penalties imposed by HMRC. In this article, Mark James from James Stanley and co, and The Catering Accounting Company has provided information, useful hints and tips to be aware of when tackling VAT as a food business. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eDg2dT7S

Greedy Gordons has established itself as a prominent independent chain of pubs around the Kettering, Northampton area. Running The Snooty Fox, The Red Lion and The Pig and Waffle, as well as their own farm shop and in-house café, the business has bloomed into a busy enterprise. Find out more about them in our latest Member Spotlight: https://lnkd.in/e8tYFwee