Bidfood is celebrating a major milestone for its free e-learning and development platform, Caterers Campus, which has now surpassed 10,000 users as operators increasingly invest in workforce development and efficiency to help manage rising costs and ongoing staffing pressures.

According to the latest Lumina Intelligence Top of Mind Business Leaders Survey, there’s a growing concern across the foodservice sector, with 58% of businesses worried about declining consumer confidence and 47% citing reduced spend and footfall as key challenges[1]. At the same time, rising labour and operational costs are driving greater focus on productivity and workforce development, with 50% of operators investing in training as a top priority[2].

Created to support customers across the hospitality and public sector with engaging and flexible training, Caterers Campus launched in 2020 for the care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure learning could continue when face-to-face training was no longer possible.  The platform has since expanded across 12 sectors and now features 35 specialist modules, covering food safety, cost control, sustainability, leadership and mental wellbeing.

Free, fully trackable and available on any device, Caterers Campus has become an essential resource for businesses under the pressure of rising costs, helping customers save an estimated £15.9 million annually in training costs and offering potential savings of up to £1,590 per employee per year[3].

Designed to fit around busy catering operations, it supports kitchens with essential training such as HACCP, allergen awareness and food hygiene, alongside modules covering menu planning, sustainability, leadership, stress management and cost control.

Modules have been developed by Bidfood’s in-house specialists, including Development Chefs, registered Nutritionists, sustainability experts and compliance professionals; ensuring training is practical, relevant and immediately applicable in real kitchen environments.

Joe Angliss, Customer Marketing Controller at Bidfood, said: “Reaching 10,000 users is a fantastic achievement for Caterers Campus and a reflection of how much the hospitality industry values flexible learning and development. We know our customers are under pressure balancing rising costs, staffing challenges and changing consumer behaviour while continuing to deliver high standards.

“What sets Caterers Campus apart is the expertise behind the content. Caterers Campus was created to remove barriers to learning by making training flexible, engaging and completely free for our customers. We’re proud to see so many businesses using the platform to invest in their people, strengthen operational performance and support their long-term growth.”

Find out more about Caterers Campus here: www.bidfood.co.uk/caterers-campus/

[1] Lumina Intelligence Top of Mind Business Leaders Survey Q7 Sept 2025

[2] Lumina Intelligence Top of Mind Business Leaders Survey Q7 Sept 2025

[3] UKCES: Employer Investment in Training