Welcome to the first edition of

The Sustainable Spread!

 

At Eden, we’re not just about serving great food—we’re committed to making a positive impact on the planet. In these newsletters, we’ll share exciting updates from our kitchen, where sustainability and creativity come together, along with some well-deserved sustainable shout-outs along the way.

Our deliveries are now 82% electric!

With ongoing investment in our fleet, we’ve added two new electric vehicles this autumn, replacing older diesel models. Not only are these vans electric— they’re also powered entirely by 100% green electricity from renewable sources from the team at YU Energy.

Event Spotlight:

This weekend, our team is up bright and early to prepare food for the world’s press at the annual Remembrance Sunday commemoration at The Cenotaph on Whitehall. Each year, we have the honour of feeding the crew and presenters of global media as they broadcast this important event to audiences around the world. Catering for cast and crew is a regular part of our service, and we take great pride in having catered for some of the country’s most significant events in recent history, including the funeral and lying in state of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Platinum Jubilee, and most recently, the King’s Coronation.

Shout to the local suppliers!

Did anyone catch our locally grown crisp supplier, Fairfield’s Farm (based in Essex), on last week's BBC Countryfile? If not, it's definitely worth a watch! The episode gives an in-depth look at the life of the Essex potato and its many varieties. It also showcases how Laura and Robert have transformed the business, evolving from three generations of potato farmers into producers of some of the best crisps in the UK — soon to be carbon neutral, too! These crisps are grown, fried in local rapeseed oil, and bagged just 66 miles from our kitchens in Waterloo.

Watch here

The Christmas countdown...

The John Lewis ad may not be out yet, but don’t worry, our festive menu is here! Packed with all your favourites like mulled wine, mince pies, and even a new canapé box range for those festive get togethers. Explore the full range on the website.

Need help organising your Christmas event? We’ve got you covered!

Get in touch with our team to make it stress free!

Q&A with... Stratos

Can you tell us a bit about yourself, Stratos? How long have you been with Eden?

I've been with Eden for three years now. I'm originally from Greece, so food has always been central in my life and career in London. I miss Greek cuisine, so I often cook it at home, but London’s diverse food scene lets me explore other cuisines, which I love. In my free time, I enjoy yoga, the gym, and recently took up hiking—nothing beats an IPA after a long hike!

 

What’s your role at Eden, and what does it involve?

Over the years, my role has evolved from an events-focused administrator to leading the Events department, managing a team, and overseeing the events staff recruitment. I love the variety of my role and the multicultural environment at Eden, with nearly 40 countries represented within Eden, which is rare for a medium-sized company!

 

What’s the most memorable event you’ve organised for an Eden client?

I have a few stories, especially stressful ones (no surprise in events!), but a memorable one was an event we organised for a Brixton church at Old Billingsgate. Our work is mainly corporate, so meeting with five Sisters and the church's councillors for a 4-day event with 1,000 guests daily was quite different. They ended the meeting by offering me cake and hugging me—so wholesome! The event itself was even better as it felt like it as I was part of a greater cause which was to help people in need.

 

What do you enjoy most about working at Eden?

The tastings - 100%. We change our menus seasonally and each new menu comes with a new tasting for the team, meaning A LOT of food to taste and score!!

 

Finally, do you have a favourite menu item, past or present?

Tough choice, but right now I'm really enjoying our Fable mushroom dishes. The vegan Fable curry with rice on the menu is definitely a favourite!

Out and About in London

Got some free time this weekend? Love Mexican food and in need of a laugh?

Head over to Market Place in Vauxhall on Saturday 9th at 3pm for the UK’s first-ever Tortilla Slap Championships! Picture Lucha Libre wrestling, mariachi bands, margaritas — and yes, people getting slapped with tortillas (hard to imagine, right?).