Angel Hill Food Co. proudly joined LACA’s Great School Lunch event at the House of Commons on 29 April 2025, reinforcing its commitment to healthy, high-quality school meals. Representing the company were Jennifer Brown, Catering Manager, and Rob Cass, Operations Manager, who showcased the passion, innovation, and care that go into every meal served to pupils across the UK.
Supporting the Call for Increased Free School Meals Funding
The event formed part of LACA’s national campaign to raise the Free School Meals allowance in England to £3.16 per meal. This funding increase would help schools and families during the cost-of-living crisis, ensuring children continue to receive nutritious, hot meals.
Rob and Jennifer joined catering and education leaders to highlight the importance of nutritious food for every child and to address the challenges schools face — from rising food prices and limited budgets to maintaining high nutritional standards.
Award-Winning School Chef Displays Excellence
Jennifer Brown, LACA’s 2024 School Chef of the Year, prepared and served lunch to Members of Parliament, offering a first-hand taste of the balanced and appealing meals served in schools nationwide.
Menu highlights included:
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Mains: Souvlaki chicken, feta & broccoli quiche, sweet potato & chickpea curry
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Sides: Greek salad, kachumber salad, savoury rice, seasonal vegetables, focaccia
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Desserts: Chocolate & beetroot cake with hot sauce, strawberry cheesecake, fresh fruit, apple & cinnamon crumble with custard
Jennifer’s participation demonstrated the expertise, creativity, and dedication behind every school meal served by Angel Hill Food Co.
Championing the Future of School Catering
Angel Hill Food Co., part of the OCS Group, supports LACA’s mission to ensure healthy, accessible meals for all pupils. The event also provided Rob Cass, LACA Southwest Vice Chair, with an opportunity to engage MPs on the vital role of school catering teams and the pressing need for better funding.
The presence of Angel Hill at Westminster underscored its leadership in education catering – balancing quality, sustainability, and value – and its commitment to shaping a healthier future for children.
