PACE Professional Development Forum

The only UK conference dedicated to everyone involved in hospitality and catering education.

PACE, the Professional Association for Catering Education, is the representative body for the hospitality and catering education and training sector in England. PACE also has links to colleges in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The recognised and respected industry association represents and unites lecturers, programme managers and heads of catering schools with the common aim of championing the sector, promoting continued innovation and excellence, offering guidance and advice, facilitating the exchange of ideas and knowledge and upholding best practice. 

We will exhibit at the PACE Conference, showcasing our Nestlé Professional® Toque d’Or® competition that motivates apprentices and students by celebrating their skills and potential. It champions and challenges in the most exciting ways, helping them to gain confidence in their culinary skills whilst enhancing personal development. By linking education with industry, the Toque d’Or competition also bridges the gap between the classroom and the exhilarating reality of industry.