The 23rd British Food Fortnight, taking place at the traditional time for celebrating the harvest, has activities, promotions and fun events for everyone.
This annual event, embraced by communities, retailers, and the public sector alike, is a unique opportunity to highlight the diversity and quality of British food. The fortnight is supported by local communities as well as being backed by Morrisons, the Official Retail Partner, most of the major food service organisations and also the public sector meaning that schools, hospitals, universities and care homes join shops, pubs and restaurants in celebrating British food. From food festivals to special school menus and national competitions, the event showcases the best of British food and the importance of making good food available for all. Leading food service organisations Aramark, OCS, Sodexo, Chartwells and Brakes are all participating with special promotions and events.
Events are taking place the length and breadth of the country. From New Covent Garden Market’s special British Food Fortnight breakfast; Brakes’ Foodie Expo in Welwyn Garden City giving British SMEs the opportunity to showcase their products; and communities coming out in force to celebrate their local food: from Warkworth village in Northumbria, to community owned pub, The Farriers Arm in Kent, from North to South! Variety is the name of the game: Plymouth Seafood Trail; Best of British school lunch menus for thousands of schools; food festivals in Cumbria, Cheshire, Wales, Suffolk, Thame and Newbury; foodie exhibitions and talks, pop up shops at farm gates, tasting menus, quiz nights, foodie film nights, special menus and talks with local chefs, farmers and producers.
Love British Food founder, Alexia Robinson: “We are thrilled to see British Food Fortnight growing stronger each year. This celebration is about more than just food; it’s about community and sustainability."
For more details about what is happening see: https://www.lovebritishfood.co.uk/british-food-fortnight-the-biggest-celebration-of-british-food-starts-today
Think you have what it takes to win the Great Pie Challenge?
Chefs and caterers from all sectors in the UK are being challenged to create a pie using British ingredients to include on their menus during British Food Fortnight. Open to all catering and hospitality sites - schools, hospitals, care homes, pubs, restaurants, hotels, cafes, business, destinations, event venues and stadia – chefs and caterers will need to create the pie following their industry guidelines on costs and nutrition.
Prize
The winning chef will receive a British food hamper celebrating the best of British food.
To Enter
To enter email your name, place of work with a photo of your pie, copy of menu including the pie plus story behind your pie – regional link/ingredients used etc – [email protected] – by 10 October 2024.
Plus, share the photo of your pie on your social media channels during British Food Fortnight including hashtag #BritishFoodFortnightChallenge
Criteria
- Create a pie and included on menus during British Food Fortnight (20 September – 6 October 2024)
- Use British ingredients
- Recipe created within industry guidelines/spec (eg. Schools/hospitals - cost/nutrition)
- Entry to include photo, copy of menu with dish included, story behind the pie eg. Ingredients used, heritage, regional distinctiveness
- Photo of pie and menu to be shared on social media channels with hashtag #BritishFoodFortnightChallenge
- Pies will be judged individually – judges to consider target audience and industry guidelines (cost/nutrition) for each entry
Click here to read the terms & conditions.
