Introduction Our Approach To Sustainability Daily Delegate Package Rates Dinner Package Traditional Break Solutions Creative Post Conference & Evening Break Solutions Board Lunch Finger Buffet Bowl Food Fork Buffet Menus Canapés Three Course Lunch or Dinner Menus Supplementary Items Fine Dining Menus Details About the Church   OUR APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY   The food and farming industry is going through a period of great change, influenced by factors including consumer trends, environmental concerns, and world supply of raw materials.   "Sustainability" what is the real meaning? The actual question being asked is "what are you doing to help save the planet?"   WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE FOOD? Produces safe and healthy products in response to market demand Ensures that all consumers have access to nutritious food, and to accurate information about food products Supports viability and diversity of rural and urban economies and communities Achieves consistently high standards of environmental performance by reducing energy consumption, minimizing resource inputs, and using renewable energy wherever possible Ensures a safe and hygienic working environment and training for all employees in the food chain Achieves consistently high standards of animal health and welfare Sustains the resources available for growing food   WHY USE SUSTAINABLE FOODS?   HEALTH Fresh food is healthier than highly processed foods as it contains higher nutrient levels, however some frozen products which are frozen at harvest can be as nutritious as fresh produce.   ANIMAL WELFARE Sustainable farmed animals are treated humanely and are able to carry out their natural behaviour - for example they can move freely, this is good for their health and well being and means they are less prone to disease.   ENVIROMENT Unsustainable farming leads to poor soil quality, contamination of water and poor air quality which has an impact on health and well being. Air, road freight and packaging has a large impact on the environment.   FOSSIL FUEL AND ENERGY USE Sustainable farming and food systems can reduce transportation of products and animals over long distances. This reduces the amount of fossil fuels and energy used, so helping to tackle global warming as well as improving air quality. Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources, meaning they cannot replenish themselves when exhausted.

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OUR APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY   The food and farming industry is going through a period of great change, influenced by factors including consumer trends, environmental concerns, and world supply of raw materials.   "Sustainability" what is the real meaning? The actual question being asked is "what are you doing to help save the planet?"   WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE FOOD? Produces safe and healthy products in response to market demand Ensures that all consumers have access to nutritious food, and to accurate information about food products Supports viability and diversity of rural and urban economies and communities Achieves consistently high standards of environmental performance by reducing energy consumption, minimizing resource inputs, and using renewable energy wherever possible Ensures a safe and hygienic working environment and training for all employees in the food chain Achieves consistently high standards of animal health and welfare Sustains the resources available for growing food   WHY USE SUSTAINABLE FOODS?   HEALTH Fresh food is healthier than highly processed foods as it contains higher nutrient levels, however some frozen products which are frozen at harvest can be as nutritious as fresh produce.   ANIMAL WELFARE Sustainable farmed animals are treated humanely and are able to carry out their natural behaviour - for example they can move freely, this is good for their health and well being and means they are less prone to disease.   ENVIROMENT Unsustainable farming leads to poor soil quality, contamination of water and poor air quality which has an impact on health and well being. Air, road freight and packaging has a large impact on the environment.   FOSSIL FUEL AND ENERGY USE Sustainable farming and food systems can reduce transportation of products and animals over long distances. This reduces the amount of fossil fuels and energy used, so helping to tackle global warming as well as improving air quality. Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources, meaning they cannot replenish themselves when exhausted.     © Central Hall Westminster 2008