Scottish catering and hospitality news in Scotland

Contract catering firm ARAMARK has signed up to become one of the main sponsors of this year's British Food Fortnight.

The event, now in its sixth year, runs from 22nd September to 7th October, and is the biggest national celebration British-produced food. ARAMARK's involvement will encourage caterers across its operations to buy British and to produce British-inspired menus.

This year's British Food Fortnight will also focus on increasing awareness among children about British food, educating on seasonality, provenance and how to cook a healthy British meal.

ARAMARK chefs will use the fortnight to spread their knowledge in primary and secondary schools across the country, which also coincides with the Harvest Festival celebrations. The chefs will talk to the children on the importance of using British produce, and will demonstrate how to cook up a seasonal feast using a selection of locally sourced vegetables, fruit, meat and seafood.

This is the second year we have backed British Food Fortnight in a bid to educate on the excellent foods available from across the British Isles,' says Frazer Rendell, ARAMARK's Retail Promotions Director. 'We hope our units enjoy being involved and that the school children benefit from our chef?s visits.'

Visit the British Food Fortnight website for more information.