How can I attend your Conferences or Competitions?

Keep an eye on the Events & Awards section of the website.

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How do I book a stand at your Conference or Competitions?

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I’m an associate/affiliate member, can I upgrade my membership?

Colleges and universities are able to upgrade their membership. Academies, hospitals and other public bodies cannot. Please speak to our CEO Mike Haslin [email protected] to discuss this further. 

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I am a hospital / local authority / school / college – can I still join TUCO?

Yes! Our membership covers all public sector in-house caterers and we’d happily receive your request for membership.

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Can I join TUCO as an individual rather than an organisation?

You are able to create a TUCO web account as an individual whose employer is a TUCO member, but to become a TUCO member you must be an organisation.

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I requested to become a member but haven’t received a response

Please contact [email protected]

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What are the different membership levels and costs?

Full membership costs £100 + VAT and allows you free attendance at the Winter Conference, a vote at the AGM, heavily subsidised training and Annual Conference places, opportunity to enter TUCO Competitions and the Awards, and access to procurement frameworks and the Further Competition service. Associate membership is free and allows you training and access to procurement frameworks. Affiliate members have outsourced catering, cannot use the frameworks but can attend Academy courses.

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How do I become a member?

Click on Become a Member on the top right of the website, and fill in the relevant form. Your information will then go through a vetting process and you'll be contacted with the outcome.

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I have a news story or feature idea for the magazine

Please contact [email protected]

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How do I access the trendhub?

Click on the trendhub section, underneath the Insight tab. If you have trouble logging in, contact [email protected]

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