Marcus Rashford, the Manchester United and England striker, has become an unlikely unifying force in coronavirus Britain; not for his prowess on the pitch, but for his remarkable campaign against child food poverty.
From travelling the world and working in an array of sectors, to being honoured by the Queen for his services, Dr Vic Laws MBE FCSI has had quite the career. "I love the work I do," he tells Michael Jones.
Vic Laws' enthusiasm for the hospitality industry – and school catering – remains as undimmed as it was when he first entered the industry more than 50 years ago, he tells Jane Renton.
Image: Vic Laws and the EDUcatering Life Time Achievement Award
Image: WINNER - The Cateys
Image: Vic Laws and the Cateys Award
Should consultants put pressure on caterers for the sake of the next generation asks Andrew Etherington, Director at Andrew Etherington Associates.
Video: Vic Laws interview for Reunion des Gastronomes
Andrew Etherington, Director at Andrew Etherington Associates on the real truth about consultancy in the public sector.
Vic Laws, Conseiller for Chaine des Rôtisseurs, helps to organise the International Finals of their Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs Final in Manchester. Two videos from the event: Chaîne des Rôtisseurs - Young Chef Rôtisseur of the Year 2016 / International Young Chef competition at Manchester College
Tackling the skills crisis
Is the sector doing enough to attract, nurture and retain talent? And what can trade bodies and suppliers do to help?
Cookery on the menu at school
Special guest Vic Laws MBE opened the new kitchen at Pirbright's independent Knowl Hill school last week after two years of community fundraising.
Vic thrilled to meet The Queen - again
WOKING’S latest MBE has been presented with his gong by The Queen in a ceremony at Windsor.
Local caterer Vic cooks up an MBE
WOKING businessman Vic Laws said he was gobsmacked when told he was going to receive an MBE in the New Year Honours List.
Reinvention
Many talk about reinventing themselves.Few actually achieve it.This, though,is the story of someone who has:Vic Laws - a senior industry executive who became a consultant and found enduring personal satisfaction helping others behind the scenes of industry.So why did he turn his back on corporate life and why has he found his second career so fulfilling.