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the biggest celebration of care in the capital is back and registration is live!

29-30 April 2026 Excel London

catering, hydration & nutrition theatre

about the catering, hydration & nutrition theatre

Care providers are required to deliver meals that promote good quality of life, health and wellbeing, and cater to individual dietary preferences, religious beliefs, and cultural needs. Ensuring that meals served in care settings meet the latest dietary recommendations, including reducing salt and sugar while increasing essential nutrients, such as Omega 3s, is more important than ever.

With CQC placing a reinvigorated focus on meeting nutritional needs under Regulation 14, and further updates to national food waste regulations for businesses, our Catering, Hydration & Nutrition Theatre will provide insights into how to adapt your services to these evolving standards, bringing to the table practical demonstrations from sector-leading chefs and nutritional experts. No half-baked solutions here!

  • A must-see for all chefs and procurement leads
  • Register for free now!

We’re serving up a feast of knowledge at the Catering, Hydration & Nutrition Theatre

  • Ensuring residents stay hydrated and nourished can be incredibly challenging. Preparing a varied menu of nutrient-dense meals daily, whilst also paying close attention to medical conditions, specific dietary requirements, and preferences is no easy task and demands creativity, skill, and staying up to date with official guidelines. With the cost-of-living crisis adding financial burden to the mix, care catering has become a focal point for innovation.

what's on the menu?

themes

themes

From the importance of nutrient density to digestible tips on budget-friendly menu planning, the expert-led sessions will be packed with flavourful insights to help improve nutrition in care settings.

Explore the future of care catering – from texture modification to dignified dining, find out what’s next in care catering!

session formats

session formats

We’re serving up a feast of knowledge at the Catering, Hydration & Nutrition Theatre at Care Show London 2026.

LIVE demonstrations by award-winning chefs and nutrition experts.

Hear from nutritionists and care catering specialists about tackling dietary challenges, menu planning, and meeting CQC standards.

takeaways

takeaways

Creative solutions for menu planning, dietary requirements, and cost-effective cooking.

Innovative ideas for enhancing dining experiences and improving nutritional outcomes.

 

care catering has never been more important

In the past few years, the sector has made significant strides towards improving standards and training in this area. That’s why the new Catering, Hydration & Nutrition Theatre at Care Show London is a must-see for all chefs and procurement leads looking to stay ahead of the game.

As the sector begins to prioritise resident-centred care and sustainable practices, innovative catering solutions will become crucial in improving both resident satisfaction and the reputation of care homes, raising the standard for nutrition and well-being throughout the sector.

If you’re involved in catering, nutrition, or procurement for the care sector, you can’t afford to miss this.​​​​​​