The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS)

Our latest Member Spotlight focuses on family run business Thongsay Thai, serving up delicious and authentic Thai cuisine near the small Devon town they are based in. The Stevenson family found that independent hospitality was the perfect vehicle to allow them the flexibility and freedom to dedicate time to raising their young family members while still earn a living. Find out more about Thongsay Thai and read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gF4xUwqN

🎉 Redwood Event Solutions & Pride Cymru triumph as the Production Partnership of the Year! 🏆💡 Congratulations on this fantastic accomplishment! 👏 Award sponsored by @NCASS_UK

“Today’s budget is deeply disappointing. It missed the opportunity to provide the support that hospitality and NTE needs and will significantly impact the small and micro independent businesses that make up much of the foundational economy. The measures put in place to support employees and employment allowance are positive. However, there has been no tax reform and business rates relief has decreased by 35%. In addition, increases to the National Living Wage, National Minimum Wage and employers National Insurance contributions could further damage any recovery for our industry. Independent hospitality has suffered enough - without profit, we are merely tax collectors. Solutions such as hot food tax reform (hot food tax is discriminatory), a sliding scale for VAT and a meaningful VAT threshold increase has been ignored again. The Chancellor must engage with small and micro businesses urgently to avoid further irrecoverable loss. We will continue to lobby government, work with other associations and raise the profile of our members and the wider sector." - Nick Summers, MD, NCASS - If you would like to share your opinion of today's budget with us please contact us via opinion@ncass.org.uk #AutumnBudget #Budget2024 #Chancellor #Hospitality

NCASS has recently solidified a partnership with Wrexham County Borough Council to enable NCASS members who are based in Wales to continue to benefit from the Primary Authority scheme and to replace the partnership that was in place with Monmouthshire Council up until May 2024. Primary Authority is a national government-backed scheme that enables businesses to form a legal partnership with a local authority to receive bespoke, assured regulatory advice on environmental health and fire safety regulations. All NCASS members are automatically covered by the PA scheme. https://lnkd.in/eEb6KGEX

We're thrilled to announce that our Digital Safety Management System (DSMS) is now fully operational and available to all NCASS members as part of their membership! https://lnkd.in/eNW_JZiN Key Benefits of the system: - Streamlined compliance management - Enhanced flexibility with multi-device access - Efficient communication across your team - Easy-to-use allergen matrix - Simplified record-keeping with photo uploads - Centralised document storage - Primary Authority Assured 💬 Here's what our members are saying: "It is exactly what I have been looking for. The endless paperwork and then storage of paperwork was becoming annoying. We find the app easy to use and efficient." - Michelle Coates "I am really impressed with the Digital Diary. We're finding this more appealing and user-friendly." - Steven Noks "I'm really enjoying the new digital SMS system. I had looked at some other systems but considered them too expensive per month on top of other fees I'm paying like NCASS. So when NCASS said they were making their own system that would be included with my existing subscription, I was really happy." - Jason Byerley Already an NCASS member? Getting started is easy! Simply log in to your dashboard and click 'DSMS' to begin transforming your safety management process Not a member yet? There's never been a better time to join NCASS! This powerful new tool makes our membership package even more valuable. Sign up today to streamline your compliance and boost your business efficiency. Find out about the DSMS https://lnkd.in/eNW_JZiN Take a deeper dive in to membership: https://lnkd.in/esWD_xTh

We're excited to announce that we've partnered with The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS), who have joined our KitStart referral program. 'We're partnered with KitStart because they have a website solution that is perfect for small businesses. They offer affordable services for the independent hospitality businesses that make up our membership and we're proud to be working with them'.

Don't miss out on getting baked, as this is our last busy month of the year, as events slow down 😞 Mix up of events this month with some heavy hitters and our favourite Comic Con where new exclusive merch will be revealed Also, our co-founder Vim will be giving an insightful look into how to gear up for growth in street food and the evolution of Baked Bird at The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS) panel for Street Food Business Expo alongside other industry experts. GET BAKED NOT FRIED®

The Digital Safety Management System is now live! We are currently in the process of onboarding members, so if you haven't heard yet then keep an eye on your email inbox. This innovative digital compliance solution is available free to all NCASS members. We recently sat down with our in-house EHO to get her opinion on what it can do for your business - read the interview: https://lnkd.in/eqSp5Gus

Great to meet Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP on behalf of The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS) last week. It is a challenging time for independent hospitality businesses and we need the support of our MPs to champion the independent coffee shops, bars and restuarants who are at the heart of local communities.

The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS) met with Dr Shastri-Hurst MP, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley to discuss issues concerning independent hospitality businesses in his constituency. It is no secret that the hospitality sector faces significant challenges. With record pub and restaurant closures and with the festival industry faced with unprecedented cancelations small independent hospitality businesses are threatened and need urgent support. https://lnkd.in/eN6_3V3e