NCASS (Nationwide Caterers Association)

13/11/2025

Fully funded programme at no cost to you!

Applications for a place on The Street Food Incubator Programme are still open. This programme is designed to support start-ups and existing traders in growing their businesses through mentoring, training, and trading opportunities.

Applicants must be based in WMCA regions (Birmingham, Dudley, Coventry, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton), ready to trade, trading, or transitioning from bricks & mortar.

Find out more >>

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NCASS are working with Midlands based Street Food innovators, Digbeth Dining Club, on behalf of the Mayor of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to deliver a Street Food Incubator programme designed to support and grow street food businesses as part of the WMCA Market Catapult scheme.

11/11/2025

Meet Kav from Little Miss Delhi!

From kitchen experiments during lockdown to serving hundreds at Trafalgar Square's Diwali celebrations — Kav's journey is one you need to hear about.

She turned motherhood and a passion for Indian food into Little Miss Delhi, a thriving street-food brand with a mission: Indian food without the bloat.

Read the full Q&A:

From kitchen experiments during lockdown to serving hundreds at Trafalgar Square's Diwali celebrations, Kav's journey with Little Miss Delhi

06/11/2025

Show customers and environmental health officers you're doing things right with training that builds trust and demonstrates expertise.

NCASS courses are created, inspected and accredited by industry experts and Greenwich Borough Council. They're the most respected online food hygiene training courses for independent food and drink businesses.

✅ Learn exactly what you need to work safely and hygienically
✅ Industry-leading content from catering experts
✅ Boost your hygiene rating!

Visit the NCASS Training website to explore our courses.

Hygiene and safety training created specifically for the catering industry. Brought to you by the Nationwide Caterers Association

04/11/2025

Christmas is getting closer and soon we’ll be reunited with Aldi’s Kevin the Carrot and shedding a few tears over the John Lewis advert. The festive season is a time for giving and receiving, so why not make sure that your logo and merchandise is the first thing people see when they rip apart the wrapping paper on the big day.

While the festive season brings increased footfall and higher spending, many businesses miss a crucial opportunity at this time of year: helping customers discover your products and experiences.

It’s time to mention the big ‘C.’ That’s right, Christmas is a mere few weeks away and soon we’ll be reunited with Aldi’s Kevin the Carrot

03/11/2025

There’s something magical about the sizzle of a paella pan, the aroma of saffron-infused rice mingling with fresh seafood or seasonal vegetables, and the promise of a meal cooked with generations of knowledge behind it.

For Crocus Paella, this isn’t just catering, it’s a family tradition transported from the heart of Spain to events across the South of the UK.

We sat down with Nick Costaras from Crocus Paella to discover how they’re keeping Spanish culinary heritage alive, one perfectly cooked grain of rice at a time.

Brighton based Crocus Paella is a family-run mobile catering business bringing vibrant Spanish flavours to any occasion

03/11/2025

Calling all West Midlands street food entrepreneurs! We're thrilled to announce 36 FREE places on our Street Food Incubator programme with Digbeth Dining Club. and West Midlands Combined Authority.

Get mentoring, training, and real trading opportunities to take your business to the next level. Applications close 10th November - don't miss out!

NCASS are working with Midlands based Street Food innovators, Digbeth Dining Club, on behalf of the Mayor of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to deliver a Street Food Incubator programme designed to support and grow street food businesses as part of the WMCA Market Catapult scheme.

30/10/2025

Think business plans are just boring paperwork for the bank? Think again. 🎯

Your business plan isn't a box-ticking exercise—it's the roadmap that could save you from costly mistakes before they happen.

Here's why you actually need one 👇

When most people think about writing a business plan, they picture a tedious document they need to cobble together to keep the bank happy.

29/10/2025

Did you catch our interview with Emerald Eats?

Emma Moran has taken the social media world by storm with her chicken fillet roll; a staple of the Irish food scene since the early noughties. From a stall at Broadway Market to BBC’s Saturday Kitchen, Emma's rolls and spice bags have impressed customers all over the UK and Ireland.

Here she tells us why it all started with a trip to the London Irish Centre and nostalgia amongst friends.

Emerald Eats was born after Emma Moran overheard the staff at the London Irish Centre saying the only thing you couldn't find in London

22/10/2025

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Our last mailer featured an interview with Ginger Cat Coffee, news on the European Street Food Awards, an update on the feedback submitted by NCASS to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the Autumn Budget on the 26th November, plus discounts, resources and more.

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21/10/2025

The weeks between summer chaos and Christmas madness aren’t just breathing space – they’re your strategic window. Now is the perfect time to ensure your business is bulletproof for the festive season ahead and into the New Year.

You’ve just survived one of your busiest periods. Your permanent staff worked flat out, you brought in temporary help, and everyone pulled together. But in the heat of service, corners may have been cut, standards may have slipped, and knowledge gaps became more obvious.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at how you can get ahead before the big winter rush.

The quiet Autumn season is in full swing, and you and your team are most likely taking a well-earned break.

14/10/2025

Social Media That Works: Lessons from Independent Hospitality Businesses 📱👩‍💻

How Food Businesses Are Winning on Social Media Social media has become one of the most powerful tools for food and drink businesses, and in 2025 it matters more than ever. With short-form video, AI tools and real-time interaction changing how customers discover places to eat, independent hospitalit...