Useful Links
CESA
The Catering Equipment Suppliers Association (CESA) represents over 120 companies who supply commercial catering equipment from utensils to full kitchen schemes.
CFSP
CFSP (Certified Food Service Professional) is a new industry specific professional qualification for the UK Food Service industry. It is being introduced under the auspices of CESA (Catering Equipment Suppliers Association) which is already an established & highly regarded body within the industry. CESA’s objective is to help improve the levels of professionalism in the sector by creating a universally recognised and respected industry ‘standard’ for knowledge and experience.
CEDA
The Catering Equipment Distributors Association represents professional catering equipment suppliers throughout the UK.
CEDABOND
Cedabond is a Buying and Marketing Consortium providing Suppliers access to over 60 leading Catering Equipment Distributors (Members) across the UK, including Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands.
FCSI
The Foodservice Consultants Society International represents the world’s leading independent foodservice kitchen design and catering management consultants.
LACA
LACA is the professional body representing 1000 catering managers and suppliers who provide catering services to all sectors of Local Authorities in England, Wales and Scotland.
HCA
The Hospital Caterers Association aims to promote and improve the standards of catering in hospitals and healthcare establishments in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and elsewhere; to train staff and improve the professional interests and status of those engaged in health care catering services.
The Craft Guild of Chefs
Established in 1965 as a Guild of the Cookery and Food Association, the Craft Guild of Chefs has developed into the leading Chefs’ Association in the UK and has many members worldwide.
BHA
The British Hospitality Association exists to ensure that the views of the British hospitality industry are represented in a forceful, coherent and co-ordinated way to government and policy makers in the UK and internationally, in order that its members' businesses can flourish.
NACC
The National Association of Care Catering is a progressive organisation representing professionals providing catering to the care industry.
TUCO
The University Caterers Organisation assists members in their work and their website provides an exciting opportunity to develop new communications with other members, customers, suppliers and the industry generally.
FSA
The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government department set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.