With nearly 50 per cent of all food eaten outside the home, catering and procurement offers one of the most effective ways to drive large scale changes in healthy and sustainable food (Sustainable Food Cities, 2018).
Our ambition is to transform catering and food procurement in Plymouth by working with our suppliers and buyers, with focus on locally produced, processed and distributed food wherever possible. Our aim is to increase access to good quality food by devising a system that makes good quality food an available, accessible and affordable option for local people.
How to connect
- We are currently working on some guidance around local food procurement. Once available we will share this via the Thrive Plymouth and Food Plymouth Networks so watch this space!
- Attend our Meet the (Local) Supplier event in September 2019 - this will provide an opportunity to engage with food suppliers from the locality and region who provide to CATERed schools.
- Join in with children's food and cooking activities at FlavourFest 2019 (June)
- If you are interested in finding our more about CATERed's activities, please contact Brad.pearce@catered.org.uk
- Join the Thrive Plymouth and Food Plymouth networks to find out more