NECTA: TO PROMOTE CULINARY AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE

 The only independent association in the region to promote skills within the hospitality industry.

 Raise the profile and quality of the hospitality industry in the North East to equal that of anywhere in the country

 Work closely with colleges, restaurants and hotels, from students at entry level to those at management level.

 Attract chefs, restaurateurs and colleges from outside the region to Newcastle

 Work directly in colleges with students to develop competition techniques

 Arrange the competition schedule to encourage lecturers to focus on specific skills

 Strive through training to encourage juniors to remain in the region

 Work closely with employers to provide employment opportunities for students and junior chefs

 Compose the competition schedule to link with local food producers, thereby showcasing their products throughout the two days

 Organize chef’s conferences with local chefs

 Teamed up with British Sugarcraft Guild Newcastle, closing a gap between North Yorkshire and Scotland. This is now a permanent venture, rebranded as NECTA Sugarcraft

 NECTA are now forming a team of chefs to participate a various venues across the country, acting as ambassadors for Newcastle