Professional Association for Catering Education - PACE

No one should have to break themselves to succeed.

It’s time to talk, listen, and support mental health in hospitality - openly and without shame. 🧠🖤

Most hospitality people have a moment they remember: that time where something at home collided with something at work, and they weren’t sure how much more they could take.

In that moment, knowing there is confidential, expert support available – day or night – can change how their story unfolds.

By choosing Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme, you’re not only giving your team access to counselling, practical advice and emotional support; you’re also helping to fund wider services for hospitality workers facing crisis across the industry.

The safety net you put in place for your business stretches far beyond your own four walls.

If you’re responsible for a hospitality team and want to make sure no one has to face their hardest days alone, enquire today to see how our EAP can support your people and beyond: https://ow.ly/FlLN50Z9PwC

Hospitality can mean long shifts, late nights, pressure, and everything life throws at you outside of work too - but whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to carry it alone. 💛

Whether it’s stress, burnout, financial worries, mental health struggles, or personal challenges, our team is here to listen and support you without judgement.

No problem is too big or too small to reach out about. 🤝

📞 Our free and confidential helpline is open 24/7: 0808 802 0282

Support is always here when you need it.

The Craft Guild of Chefs has pledged its support for Tom Kerridge's new campaign calling for a reduction in hospitality VAT from 20% to 10%, joining growing calls for Government action to safeguard the future of the sector.

Mark Reynolds, chairman of The Craft Guild of Chefs, said: “Hospitality continues to face enormous pressures from rising costs, labour shortages and changing consumer spending habits.

“Tom Kerridge's campaign highlights an issue that affects businesses of every size, from independent restaurants and pubs to hotels, caterers and cafés.

“A reduction in VAT would provide much-needed breathing space, helping operators to invest in their businesses, protect jobs and continue developing the next generation of culinary talent.

“Hospitality is a vital part of the UK's economy and culture, and we fully support the call for a fairer VAT rate that brings us more closely in line with our European neighbours.

“The Craft Guild of Chefs stands alongside Tom and the wider industry in urging Government to recognise the challenges facing our sector and take meaningful action to support its long-term sustainability.”

A fabulous night at the The Craft Guild of Chefs Awards last night! Great food and company!

It’s back!

The ACF Northwest Region Commis of the Year Competition 2026

The date is Monday 30th March 2026.

The ACF CoTY Competition 2026 is to be staged at Cheshire College South and West, Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8AB.

BOH and FOH opportunities for students to showcase their emerging skills and SHINE! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Contact me for more details!
Sue Kenyon
ACF President
07766173112
[email protected]

The ACF CoTY Competition is kindly sponsored by The Savoy Educational Trust.

It’s back!

ACF Northwest Region Commis of the Year Competition 2026

The ACF CoTY Competition 2026 is to be staged at Cheshire College South and West, Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8AB.

The date is Monday 30th March 2026

BOH and FOH opportunities for students to showcase their emerging skills and SHINE! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Contact me for more details!
Sue KENYON
ACF President
07766173112
[email protected]

The ACF CoTY Competition is kindly sponsored by The Savoy Educational Trust.