The NACC Training & Development Forum Has a New Home in 2026!
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is bringing its inspirational annual Training & Development Forum to Hilton at St George’s Park, Burton-on-Trent on 14th-15th October 2026.
The new venue is all set to welcome delegates with a carefully curated programme that bridges the gap between theory and practice, helping care caterers enhance health, dignity and enjoyment of food, while maintaining efficiency, compliance and consistency.
This year’s event will include keynote speakers exploring current issues, emerging challenges and best practice within care catering; interactive masterclasses led by industry specialists; inspiring cookery demonstrations; networking opportunities; and the ever-popular Meet-the-Supplier experience.
Already confirmed are the following speakers:
• If AI Can’t Find You, You Don’t Exist: The New Reality for Care Providers – Sachin Parmer, Founder and Creative Director, Graphic Kitchen
• Mental Health in the Workplace: Understanding the Human Life Cycle – Sarah Restall, Culture and Wellbeing Consultant, Hello All Consulting
• Beyond Compliance: Natasha’s Law and the Future of Food Allergy Safety – Nadim and Tanya Laperouse, Founders, The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
• Different Minds at the Table: Understanding Neurodiversity in Care – Suzi Payton, AuDHD Speaker, Comedian and Coach
• Toby Porter, Chief Executive, Hospice UK
• Alex Pirrone, Vice President, Seasons Care Dietitian Network
• Tanya Haffner, CEO RD, MyNutriWeb
• Andrew Mussett and Samuel Mort, Hotel Services Managers, Care UK
Other topics will include:
• The Case for Plant-Rich Foods and How to Get It Right
• Managing Blood Sugars in Care Homes
• Producing Texture Modified Meals
• How Emerging Technologies May Reshape Care Environments Over the Next Decade
Says NACC National Chairman Neel Radia: “We are really excited to be holding our annual Training & Development Forum in its new home at St George’s Park in October. This event is firmly established in the care catering calendar as an unmissable opportunity for all care catering professionals to learn practical strategies and innovative solutions which can be applied in their own workplaces to raise standards and improve quality of life for their service users.”
Delegates can also celebrate the dedication and successes of colleagues from across the sector as the new NACC Care Chef of the Year is announced on the Wednesday evening, following the competition’s Grand Final, and the winners of this year’s NACC Awards are revealed at a Gala Dinner on the Thursday.
