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Welcome to NCASS 

Who are we?
The Nationwide Caterers Association are the nationally recognised trade association for independent catering companies in the UK, we are run by caterers, for caterers.

For over thirty years we have provided essential services to existing catering companies and to start-up businesses to help them to stay legally compliant, to find work and to be profitable. We provide you with the tools that you need to set up and run a successful catering business. 


 

ORDER THE EVENTS GUIDE 2012 BOOK  + get online access now as events are added

If you need the inside track on events then you need the Events Guide 2012. Over 1750 events, 500 markets, 300 suppliers with full details. Includes online access with event postcodes and map link.
   
 
THINKING OF GETTING INTO THE MOBILE & OUTSIDE CATERING INDUSTRY?
Then checkout our FREE Start Up Guides on almost all types of mobile catering, streetfood, outside catering or static catering categories click here or for the full picture on the mobile catering & outside catering industry  treat yourself to our best seller 'Profitable Mobile Catering', avalable from the shop area. 2011/12 Edition
      
 
New Ice Cream Chime Regulations

Proposed changes for the Code of Practice on Noise from Ice-Cream Van Chimes Etc. 1982
The options for the consultation on the Code of Practice on Noise from Ice-Cream Van Chimes Etc. 1982 are:
 
1. Keep the Code as it is (i.e. make no changes)
2. Keep the Code but make it less restrictive (i.e. make changes to the suggested rules for sounding chimes)
3. Keep the Code but in the form of an Industry Code of Practice (led and managed by relevant industry bodies, rather than the Government)
4. Get rid of the Code

Click here to see a copy of the full proposal and send us your responses - bob@ncass.org.uk

 
What our members say about us:

Many thanks for all the assistance so far from NCASS.  You are more than welcome to quote me as "simply the best decision I made" (to join NCASS) and "worth every penny of the membership fee".  So far as your legal service, you can quote me as ["they offer a friendly, unbiased and practical service, with a sound knowledge of the outdoor catering market.  Alway willing to offer advice and assist in any way they can"] ["which from a specialist outdoor caterer's experience is an invaluable and welcome service"]. Many thanks,
Rachael  - Giddy Kipper

“Joining NCASS is the best thing I’ve done for my business”  - Mohamed, Exotic Tagine.

more click here


 
Catering Quarterly Magazine
Launched in April 2011 the Catering Quarterly replaces the Mobile & Outside Caterer newsletter as the mouthpiece of the Association
To view back issues of the 'Catering Quarterly' and  'The Mobile & Outside Caterer 'click the 'more details' link below.
Supplier members get a free page of  advertising / PR and a listing in the suppliers directory at the back of the magazine, as well as 11 email shots in the NCASS monthly e - news update going to over 6000 current email addresses.
Circulation 2,500 per issue rising to 3,500 at certain times of the year.
Advertising and supplier membership enquiries - call the office on 0121 603 2524

 

 92 MOBILE CATERING SITES AVAILBLE ON B&Q  and HOMEBASE

There are 92 sites available throughout the UK on B&Q, and Homebase Stores.
See the full list and contact details in the members area.

Click on the more info button below to see what other member benefits are available.

Members Only
 

 

 

 

City & Guilds Accredited NCASS Courses 

We are proud to announce that for the last few months NCASS have been working with City & Guilds to get all our training courses accredited.
From May 6th all NCASS course certificates will carry the City and Guilds logo which is a sign to anyone  that the trainee has attended a course that is accredited by one of the leading accreditation bodies in the UK.
We believe that the NCASS range of courses now offers the best value and  the only dual accredited courses in the UK
 
 

FREE ONLINE HYGIENE TRAINING

NCASS membership includes:
Several places on Level 1 online food hygiene courses
Several places on Level 2 online hygiene course, mobile and static
First Aid course online
2 places Level 3 online food hygiene course.
2 places Health and Safety course online
2 places HACCP course online
All members ever pay is either £12.50 or £15 for the certificate
 
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS SERVICE
NCASS would recommend that you provide employment contracts to all of your employees whether they are full time, part time or even casual staff, paid weekly, monthly or cash in hand. The reason for this is that it helps cover your business in the event of an unfair dismissal claim.
If you have not formally specified the terms and conditions of each employee, in writing, then you may struggle to prove your case if it ever went to an employment tribunal. Tribunals are expensive on your pocket but even more so on you time and nerves.
NCASS members get unlimited use of our employment contracts service for a £10 per contract fee which is miniscule compared to the cost of getting it written by an employment law specialist - Another good reason to join NCASS

 
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