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What actually is ‘sustainable food’?
When you are running an event that provides catering services, whether it is a large-scale lunch or just a few canapés, you are responsible for the food the attendees will be eating. It is not an easy job to choose the most suitable, inclusive and exciting menu. However, by offering a wide menu with many sustainable options, such as meat-free choices, you are helping event organisers make more sustainable food decisions.
Furthermore, opting for local and independent suppliers, you give back to local companies and benefit the community. An example of a small change that makes a huge difference is providing refillable large glass bottles instead of individual plastic bottles. Not only does this help to save the planet and reduce waste, but it also is a much cheaper option long-term.
Why is this important when you are planning an event?
When you are running an event that provides catering services, whether it is a large-scale lunch or just a few canapés, you are responsible for the food the attendees will be eating. It is not an easy job to choose the most suitable, inclusive and exciting menu. However, by offering a wide menu with many sustainable options, such as meat-free choices, you are helping event organisers make more sustainable food decisions.
Furthermore, opting for local and independent suppliers, you give back to local companies and benefit the community. An example of a small change that makes a huge difference is providing refillable large glass bottles instead of individual plastic bottles. Not only does this help to save the planet and reduce waste, but it also is a much cheaper option long-term.
What we offer…
At Event Essex, we support a sustainable food system through our local suppliers and homemade options. We offer a multitude of diverse catering packages, including standard and custom-made menus to fit any type of event and please all audiences. We have recently refreshed our menus and now include many more delicious vegetarian and vegan options. Look at our menu options and full allergens here.
For breakfast, we offer a Grilled Portobello Mushroom Roll and fresh fruit and pastries alongside traditional items such as a Grilled Sausage or Bacon Roll.
The Lunch menu includes choices such as our Homemade Vegetarian Tartlet of the Day, Sweet Potato Curry Turnover (it’s vegan!), Vegetable Crudités and vegetarian sandwich options.
Moreover, many vegetarian and vegan canapés are available for drinks receptions. These include; a Goats Cheese & Golden Beetroot Crostini; an Onion Bhaji & Mango Chutney Cup and the Houmous & Roasted Red Pepper Crostini.
Alongside our food options, we are working on making all our events more mindful and conscious of sustainable issues. We are proud to have won the Green Impact project award for our work around making our summer conferences more sustainable.
