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COSHH risk assessment and flowchart - now available for members - NEW training courses just about to launch NCASS Food Safety Level 3 and First Aid - the basics
The Nationwide Caterers Association
Tel: 0121 603 2524 Fax: 0121 474 3938 Email: enq@ncass.org.uk
Mobile Caterers, Buffet Caterers, Outside Caterers, Mobile Bars, Sandwich Bars, Fast Food, Fish & Chips, Takeaways, Corporate Caterers, Pizza Bars, Sandwich Delivery business's Mobile Catering Insurance, Outside Catering Insurance, Takeaway Insurance, FREE Hygiene Training, HACCP Training, ....... and much more more

  
Thinking of becoming a mobile or outside caterer ?

If your thinking of becoming a Mobile or Outside caterer  you could save yourself a lot of money and time by buying this book
Over  140 pages of full colour information including all the do's and don'ts from finding a pitch to buying a unit or tendering for an event - Only £20 - new 2008 version
More details click here
To purchase click here

300+ Brand new catering sites 
We are pleased to announce the availability
of 300+ brand new catering sites  - in the car  parks of a major supermarket chain.
These sites are being made available to members only, who have valid NCASS liability insurance, all staff trained in NCASS level 2 food hygiene and operate the NCASS HACCP system - Call for more information or join now
Warning Bogus Event Organisers - members log in page 

Its that time of year again, and they are out there in force, rip off organisers with bogus events, we will try to keep you informed check the log in page in the members area for the latest as it happens

Work opportunities sent to your mobile phone
You can recieve a text message every time someone calls or emails us looking for a caterer in your area, or if you prefer you can log into the members area and see all the work opportuniites for the whole country.
Additional areas are available at £10p.a.
FREE Hygiene training - Online
NCASS members have unlimited FREE use of our level 1 & 2  Mobile catering food hygiene and safety courses  - now there is no reason why every member of your staff cannot be fully trained. These are not standard food safety courses. Additional modules include:
   Towing,
   LPG cylinder changing,
   Siting units etc.
   Excepted accross the UK and in some
   European countries,
A4 laminated certificate, level 2 with photo
 Also available to non members click here
Ice Cream Van & Motorised Catering Unit Insurance

New Insurance scheme for  Ice Cream Vans, Hot Food Vans, Mega vans, Piaggios,  and Mobile Shops.

 Leave your no claims bonus on your car and we will mirror the discount you already have and allow a genuine 65% introductory discount on your van insurance.

 The policy will cover the vehicle and the vehicles fixtures and fittings, choose from Comprehensive, Third Party Fire & Theft or Third Party Only cover.

 Benefits Include:

  65% Introductory/Mirrored No Claims Bonus Scheme
  10% Discount for NCASS Members
  Cover available for either 6 or 12 months 
  No forms to fill in 
  Breakdown & Recovery (including trailer recovery in the event of the towing vehicle being immobilized)
  Easy Payment Options
  Maximum value of £35,000, kept off the road when not in use    policyholders aged over 25 with previous driving experience
  and vehicle weight not exceeding 7.5t.

  Fleet insurance is also available (minimum three vehicles),

 CALL 0845 094 0420 FOR YOUR QUOTATION

Thinking of buying a catering trailer?
NCASS Approved catering trailer manufacturers  are comitted to the industry and conform to all the current standards, so you can buy with assurance that your unit is of the highest standard. All our approved trailer manufacturer members offer a comprehensive warranty and subscribe to the NCASS arbitration scheme in case of complaints
For a list of approved manufacturerers click the logo
Trailer and equipment security
Thieves know that it is relatively easy to change the identity of a trailer or piece of equipment, and there are many organised gangs who are able to steal a trailer  from your driveway or yard in minutes! get your trailer s and equipment protected.
Click on the datatag logo to find out more. or Call : 0845 094 0420
Caterers equipment insurance
Until now it has been difficult to get insurance for catering equipment such as coffee machines, hog roast units, griddles, ovens and the such like.
NCASS have  negotiated a new scheme for just such a situation. 
For more information click here
Mobile catering market report
For over 20 yrs we have been collecting data on the industry and finally we have put it all together and analysed it every which way we can think of and produced a 26 page report which defines the industry as never before.
for more information click here
To purchase click here
 
Free "For Sale" Listing 
Free For Sale Listing
ICE CREAM SITES AVAILABLE - JOIN NOW 

We have a major wholesaler who requires ice cream vans on sites accross the country in the following areas:
Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham,Bristol (available after end of july)Charlton, Chester, Croyden, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow (available after end of july) Hull, Ipswich, Leeds (only available after end of july)Leicester, Liverpool, North Acton, Norwich, Nottingham, Poole, Preston, Rayleigh, Reading, Stoke, Sheffield (only available after end of july)Southampton (Fareham), Newcastle (Stockton), Newcastle, (Washington),
 Call now if your a member or Join if your not - these are good sites and won't be around long
 
MAKRO OFFERS NCASS MEMBERS EVERY DAY VALUE 
 Makro, the UK’s leading wholesaler for independent businesses, is now an approved supplier of The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS) and is offering members a wide range of new and trusted products to meet their ‘everyday needs’ from food and disposables to equipment at great value prices.

In the current economic climate, Makro is helping independent operators, including mobile and outside caterers, capitalise on new revenue streams. It has been widely reported that consumers are swapping restaurant meals for takeaways, so by taking advantage of the great prices and promotions on the Every Day Takeaway range, customers can benefit from selling more and spending less through Makro’s ongoing support.  

 Makro is open seven days a week and has a dedicated team of customer consultants with experience in both the catering and food service industry on hand to help with any customer enquiries. For further information on the Every Day Takeaway scheme, visit your local Makro store or alternatively email: takeaways@makro.co.uk

Catering business insurance
NCASS has the latest insurance products for:
    Sandwich Shops, 
    Cafes
    Takeaway's,
    Fish & Chips,
    Guest Houses, Hotels,
    Restaurants, 
    Pubs, Wine Bars

and in fact almost any retail food outlet

Combined business insurance package packages from £300
Call now for a quote, and instant cover with no forms to fill in and emailed documents in minutes 0845 0940420
For more information click on the links above or the main menu


 
JIFFY ROAD SHOW - JULY 11th 
 
Have you always fancied a sandwich round?, well this is your opportunity to see what its all about, come and meet us and the  team at Jiffy trucks.
Learn how to increase your profits at one of the seminars.
Discover how a Jiffy Truck can compliment your existing catering business or become the perfect way to become self employed
  • Childrens entertainment
  • FREE refreshments
  • Hog Roast / BBQ

See you there

CaterSOFT - New database software for catering industry 
Web Based Database for Catering Business
Software for Buffet & Event Caterers

Easily Manage Your
Customers * Quotations * Bookings * Invoices
Payments * Staff * Delivery Drivers & Schedule
NCASS Recommends CaterSOFT for all its members
  • Fully Web Based, Access your database from anywhere
  • NO computer knowledge required
  • Produce Quotes & Invoices in less than few seconds
  • Fully sucure & automated backup system
    • Click Here for more details or ring us on Tel: 0121 7777 663
    FREE ONLINE hygiene training for static site caterers
    NCASS static site members have unlimited FREE use of our level 1 & 2 online food hygiene and safety courses  - now there is no reason why every member of your staff cannot be fully trained. This is not the same course as the Level 2 mobile

        Excepted accross the UK and in some European countries, 
        A4 laminated certificate, level 2 with photo

    Also available to non members click here
    		         
    19th edition - 1500+ events, 500+ markets, 500+ suppliers and 100 local authority contacts*, brand new web site  with additional features such as search by area, and NO ADVERTISING to distract you.
    *local authority contacts on web site only
    The Events Guide 2009
    The 2009 Events Guide  3 ways to order  your copy
    1) call 0121 603 2524 
    2) visit the website on www.eventsbook.co.uk
    3) visit the shop area click here
     

    CaterSOFT - Software for Catering Bookings
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