NCASS members include bars, cafes, restaurants, venues, street food, traditional mobile, event & festival F&B business and we support them with everything they need to run safe, legal and successful businesses.

Our expert team are here to help with anything from a tailor made digital safety management system, H&S documentation and guidance to EHO inspections, industry advocacy, partnerships that could save you money and much more, so what are you waiting for?

We’re the only membership organisation for independent hospitality businesses and could be just the thing your business is missing to reach that next level.

Our members are located across the UK and include street food, event & festival caterers, bars, cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels and traditional mobile businesses. Here are just a few that you might recognise…  

You'll find NCASS members across highstreets, fields, roads and venues up and down the UK serving up stand-out food & drink in your local area, festivals, events, street food venues and more.

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Member spotlights

So, You’re Starting a Catering Business? Great!

Now let’s talk about the bits you can’t ignore. Starting a catering business is exciting....

Selling alcohol in the new year? Get properly licensed

No sooner than the Christmas decorations are boxed away, January begins with full force. Budgets...

Key Legislation Changes that could impact your business in 2026

A number of legislative changes are set to come into effect in 2026, affecting operating...

Mastering Challenging Conditions with Surf & Turf Instant Shelters

Weathering Winter Trade: NCASS’ Guide to Mastering Challenging Conditions with Surf & Turf Instant Shelters...

I Just Want to Cook – Do I Really Need to Worry About All This Risk Stuff?

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I didn’t get into catering to write disclaimers and...

Why food businesses should back local cheesemakers

As we start to think about festive specials and our own Christmas cheese boards NCASS invited the...

Autumn Budget 2025 – Our Statement

This long-awaited Budget offered little support and no solutions for independent hospitality businesses. The uncertainty...

Empower Independents – Letter to the Chancellor

NCASS continues to lobby government for the changes and support we need to see for...