Events

British Food Fortnight

The British Food Fortnight is championing British food like never before, hammering home the belief that, despite the economic downturn, the diversity and quality of the nation’s produce is still ripe for celebrating and promoting.

The message is that, when it comes to recession-friendly food, British means best not only in terms of value for money and the impact on the short-term economy, but also in terms of the superior taste and long-term sustainability of the nation’s food.

This year, the campaign is harking back to the era when waste was abhorred and food was as local and seasonal as your vegetable plot. During the two weeks it runs, the Fortnight’s organisers will be calling on food producers, retailers, restaurants, pubs and tourism outlets to promote healthy eating and sustainable sourcing.

As in previous years, schoolchildren are the focus of much of the activity and British Food Fortnight’s organisers have put together an online resource pack for teachers. Chefs including the Hairy Bikers will be working with schools to help teachers organise practical cookery activities and teach young people about the pleasures of eating good food. British Food Fortnight will also challenge schools to cook a balanced meal using ingredients that are seasonal and that contribute to the ‘Five A Day’ campaign, a Government scheme to encourage people to eat more fruit and vegetables.
Hawksby & Dickens are proud of their local connections and source as much of their food from local sources. This helps us reduce our food miles and environmental impact. To contact us, please call us on 0844 561 6846 or visit us at www.hawksby.co.uk.