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Cardiff Metropolitan University , a well-established policy is in place to deliver sustainability on many levels across the business . “ This means that the Conference Services department can promote sustainable practices with confidence ,” she says . “ Indeed , our food and drink offer has received many awards from organisations such as Sustainable Restaurants Association along with recognition for many individual initiatives .”
The university works with local food suppliers , has reduced its use of packaging , and improved the availability of healthy options .
Mark Gallagher , cluster general manager at voco ® St David ’ s Hotel & Spa explains , “ In 2018 , The hotel was rebranded under the voco ® brand which has a strong commitment to sustainability . We are actively showing how sustainability is part of our business model ”.
Pearl Costello , Food Cardiff
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coordinator , speaks passionately about the city ’ s standing on the UK scene . “ In 2021 , Cardiff became one of six Sustainable Food Places in the UK with a Silver Award and has launched its strategy to achieve gold within three years ,” she says .
For the past three years , Meet in Cardiff and its partners have been running workshops face to face and online for tourism operators in the city . The aim is to demonstrate how they can be part of the Cardiff story , provide tips on suppliers and menu planning and to review their sustainability practices .
The Cardiff food story Nerys Howel is a passionate advocate when it comes to using locally sourced ingredients and putting them together to tell a local story .
The Cardiff food story is one everyone can enjoy , with the city home to an enthusiastic food and drink community featuring quality ,
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“ The independent food scene in Cardiff is flourishing and inspiring local producers and retailers as well as hospitality providers . It is also influencing group operators and venues providing the option for delegates to enjoy Welsh menus and local produce , accompanied by live music for a special dinner ,” Nerys Howel , food specialist |
locally sourced ingredients and passionate producers , retailers and hospitality . While chains exist , Cardiff places a big emphasis on thriving independent businesses .
Howel says : “ The independent food scene in Cardiff is flourishing and inspiring local producers and retailers as well as hospitality providers . It is also influencing group operators and venues providing the option for delegates to enjoy Welsh menus and local produce , accompanied by live music for a special dinner .
“ There is an opportunity to sample foods offering a Cardiff twist such as Ffwrness pizzas created with Welsh ingredients among the street food outlets at Depot Cardiff or Welsh cocktails at The Ivy or French-style cooking using Welsh ingredients at Thomas by Tom Simmons restaurant .”
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