LATEST NEWS

Welcome to the eighth edition of The Sustainable Spread!

We’ve just launched our brand-new events brochure, made a big improvement to our packaging, and spotlighted our brilliant tea partners. Plus, there’s a quick tip to help cut food waste at home, and an exhibition not to miss this weekend.

PLANING AN EVENT? START HERE..
 

Our brand-new events brochure has arrived, and it's packed with delicious options to make your upcoming event unforgettable. Breakfasts for the early birds? Check. Working lunches that actually work? Got those too. Warming bowls for midday meetings and classy canapes for evening do's? Of course. We've gathered everything into a single, practical guide. And it’s not just food - we can sort your drinks, equipment and friendly event staff too.

Take a peek at the brochure. Like what you see? Drop us a line at [email protected]

HELLO BETTER WRAP!
 

Packaging is one of the biggest sustainability challenges we face as caterers. For years, PLA (polylactic acid) was presented as the ideal solution for sustainable food wrap, but the reality hasn’t lived up to the promise. PLA requires very specific industrial composting conditions to break down properly (which still aren’t widely available), and worse, it often contaminates food waste streams and ends up in landfill or incineration anyway.
 

So, we've made a change.

Global Flow Of Packaging Waste

After eight months of testing, research and expert input, we’ve officially waved goodbye to PLA wrap and switched to a new biodegradable wrap made with DegrAid (BOPP Proganic), a clever additive that helps the film break down into a harmless wax, eaten by microbes. No microplastics. No mess. And bonus: it’s also recyclable and won’t disrupt recycling streams. It might be a small tweak in terms of waste volumes, but it’s a big step forward for packaging.

FOOD WASTE TIP: LOVE YOUR LEFTOVERS. 

Looking to cut down on food waste at home? One of the easiest (and tastiest) ways is to get creative with your leftovers.
 

Instead of tossing out yesterday’s roast veg or that lonely half an onion, think of them as building blocks for your next meal. Stir them into soups, toss them into salads, fold them into frittatas or whizz them into sauces. Almost anything can be reinvented with a little imagination (and maybe a splash of olive oil).
 

Top tip:

Keep a “use me soon” box in your fridge, a little corner dedicated to items that need eating up. It’s a simple way to stay mindful of what’s at risk of going to waste. Less waste, more flavour. Win-win.

PRODUCT FOCUS: SOLARIS BOTANICALS OUR TRUSTED TEA PARTNER FOR OVER 10 YEARS

When it comes to tea, we believe in quality, flavour and a deep respect for the planet – which is why we’ve proudly partnered with Solaris Botanicals for over a decade.
 

This family-run Irish company crafts award-winning, organic whole-leaf teas, blending traditional herbal knowledge with a modern love of flavour. From soothing chamomile to refreshing green tea, every cup is 100% natural, with no artificial aromas or additives, just real herbs, real tea, and really good taste.
 

Why we love them:

• 100% organic, whole-leaf blends
• Biodegradable, hand-stitched tea bags

• Beautiful, unique herbal infusions

• Strong ethics, sustainable packaging

• A true passion for taste and wellbeing.

LAST CHANCE LONDON!
PICASSO THE PRINTMAKER AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM

This weekend is your final chance to see "Picasso: The Printmaker" at the British Museum, and it really is worth it.

The exhibition spans seven decades of Picasso's prints, featuring everything from charming linocuts to forceful etchings. It's a rare opportunity to witness more than 70 pieces that demonstrate his originality, innovation, and technical ability beyond the canvas.
 

📍 Closes Sunday 30th March
🎟️ Tickets required – book in advance
👉 Find out more and book