NCASS (Nationwide Caterers Association)

NCASS (Nationwide Caterers Association) The UK's Trade Association for Caterers. Advice, law, & ways to trade safely, legally & profitably. We ask that everyone who uses this page respects that.

NCASS started out as MOCA, the Mobile & Outside Caterers Association in 1987 when a group of mobile caterers banded together to get a better deal for mobile catering businesses. Over time we developed tools and resources of value to all catering companies and to reflect that we became the Nationwide Caterers Association in 2005. We have been industry leaders in numerous fields, developing our own Due Diligence systems to the principles HACCP long before Safer Food Better Business, the first online level 3 training course, the first online sustainability in catering course and much more, all delivered to members at the lowest possible cost. In October 2013 we entered into a government sanctioned Primary Authority Partnership with Cherwell District environmental health to develop 'assured advice and guidance' for our members and for use by environmental health & enforcement officers, covering all aspects of our business, but also to act as a conduit between industry and enforcement/government, developing best practice and industry knowledge. We were also asked to join the Business Expert Food Hygiene Group by the Better Regulatory Delivery Office (part of the Dept of Business Industry & Skills). The BEFHG meets with industry experts and government representatives to advise on the impact on business of food hygiene regulation and the practicalities of its implementation. We are able to raise issues for discussion as well as commenting on issues relating to our customers and industry. This forum is open for all to use, however, it's main focus is to enable easy access for our customers to raise issues with us and discuss the industry. For this reason we ask that non-members do not post adverts or promotions on this page as we will remove them. Our members pay their hard earned money to be part of the association and their needs are our priority. We couldn't do what we do without them, their feedback and support.

Your weekly serving of news, insight and inspiration for independent hospitality 🍽️✨ Meet Birmingham favourite Blow Wate...
09/02/2026

Your weekly serving of news, insight and inspiration for independent hospitality 🍽️

✨ Meet Birmingham favourite Blow Water 吹水 in our latest Member Spotlight
📘 Download free guides on opening a restaurant, inspections and food safety
🔥 Get LPG-ready for the new trading season
📊 Stay compliant with Primary Authority support
💡 Boost bookings with menu descriptions that sell
🎟️ Plus events, funding updates, member perks and exclusive savings

Everything you need to run a stronger, safer, more profitable food business, all in one place.
👉 Dive in now.

You’ve got the idea. You’ve got the passion. You’ve nailed the recipes. 🍴✨So what’s next?Starting an independent food or...
03/02/2026

You’ve got the idea. You’ve got the passion. You’ve nailed the recipes. 🍴✨
So what’s next?

Starting an independent food or drink business is both exciting and overwhelming. The good news is you don’t have to go all in from day one. Starting small can help you test ideas, build confidence, and grow with lower risk.

Our Start Up Small Guide shows practical ways to get going, from pop-ups and markets to part-time trading and alternative routes to market.

👉 Download the Start Up Small Guide and take your first step today.

☕️ Monday afternoon offers the perfect opportunity to sit down with a cuppa and reflect on last week's hospitality news....
02/02/2026

☕️ Monday afternoon offers the perfect opportunity to sit down with a cuppa and reflect on last week's hospitality news.

Our latest newsletter features inspiration from The Little Sri Lankan, a market research project that could see you win £150 in incentives, a free guide to starting your own street food business, information on business rates relief for pubs, plus more.

If you're not subscribed to our newsletter yet, make sure to do so via the link in the comments.

🍔🍔 A great list featuring many of our members!What's your favourite burger joint?
02/02/2026

🍔🍔 A great list featuring many of our members!

What's your favourite burger joint?

Running a food business is rarely a straight line. From long days and learning curves to moments that remind you why you...
28/01/2026

Running a food business is rarely a straight line. From long days and learning curves to moments that remind you why you started in the first place, every journey looks a little different.

🍕In this Member Spotlight, Thomas Coates of Charred Kitchen shares the honest story behind their growth - from early experimentation to trading at events - along with the lessons, challenges, and small wins that come with building a food business that’s sustainable, rewarding, and true to your passion.

Running an independent food or hospitality business? 👋Our weekly mailer is packed with practical advice, member stories,...
26/01/2026

Running an independent food or hospitality business? 👋

Our weekly mailer is packed with practical advice, member stories, free guides, and key industry updates, all designed to support you and your business.

From real-life journeys to compliance tips, tools, campaigns, and member perks, it’s everything you need in one quick weekly read.

👉 Sign up to our weekly mailer and stay informed, supported, and inspired.

Up next in our 'Fill more tables' series, we look at how to make sure your website is working as hard as you are to get ...
22/01/2026

Up next in our 'Fill more tables' series, we look at how to make sure your website is working as hard as you are to get customers through the door.

Getting found online is important, as our recent posts on local SEO tips and enhancing your Google Business Profile show, but your website is where many customers will go when they've discovered you.

We've covered some common website problems that might not be maximising bookings, so you can speak to your web designer or agency with confidence.

Download the free checklist so you have it to hand during discussions.

The humble jacket potato is officially having its comeback moment 🥔🔥 Once written off as boring, spuds are now going vir...
22/01/2026

The humble jacket potato is officially having its comeback moment 🥔🔥 Once written off as boring, spuds are now going viral, drawing huge queues and global attention thanks to bold toppings, savvy branding and social media buzz. From high streets to food markets, jacket potatoes are proving that simple food done well can still make serious waves.

Thinking of turning a food idea into a real business? Whether it’s loaded spuds or something entirely new, NCASS supports independent food and hospitality businesses across the UK with expert advice on legal compliance, food safety and starting up the right way. Get in touch with NCASS for guidance before you take the leap.

To help us gather data on trade over the festive period in 2025, please take part in our survey.We will use this informa...
20/01/2026

To help us gather data on trade over the festive period in 2025, please take part in our survey.

We will use this information to feed back to government, presenting a detailed picture of the state of our sector at this time.

The survey takes 5 minutes but the more information we can collate the more accurate a picture we can share with our industry partners, government departments and MPs.

Founded in 2022, Coffee Brigade ☕🚒 was born from a love of Italian coffee culture and a belief that great coffee should ...
20/01/2026

Founded in 2022, Coffee Brigade ☕🚒 was born from a love of Italian coffee culture and a belief that great coffee should be accessible, wherever you are.

Inspired by founder Jamie’s time living in Milan, 🇮🇹 Coffee Brigade brings ethically sourced, speciality-grade coffee to events and streets across Essex - served from an unmistakable vintage fire engine and mobile coffee cart.

From carefully chosen beans and quality local milk, to the craft, science and passion behind every cup, Coffee Brigade is all about slowing down, taking a moment, and enjoying coffee done properly.

“We just searched for somewhere nearby.”Sound familiar?Local searches like “bars near me” and “places to eat nearby” hav...
15/01/2026

“We just searched for somewhere nearby.”
Sound familiar?

Local searches like “bars near me” and “places to eat nearby” have exploded - and most customers are choosing where to go just minutes before they arrive.

The good news is that showing up in these searches isn’t about complicated SEO or big budgets. It’s about being clear, consistent and easy to find when it matters most.

👉 Read our simple, practical guide to local search and learn how more nearby customers can find (and choose) your bar, café or restaurant.

British artisan cheese has never been more inventive, or more capable of elevating a menu 🧀🇬🇧For hospitality businesses,...
14/01/2026

British artisan cheese has never been more inventive, or more capable of elevating a menu 🧀🇬🇧

For hospitality businesses, choosing to work with local, independent cheesemakers isn’t just flavour-forward, it’s a smart and sustainable choice too.

NCASS recently invited Academy of Cheese educator Rachel Holding to share how caterers and food businesses can champion British cheese, build seasonal menus, and support British farmers and artisan makers along the way.

👉 Discover why British cheese deserves a place at the heart of your menu.

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