We’ve always been a massive fan of sustainability here at Thomas Towers and as such it’s awesome to see the rising popularity of eco-conscious weddings!
Weddings traditionally haven’t been the most environmentally-friendly of occasions, what with the carbon footprint caused by friends and family travelling to the event, not to mention the waste caused by all the leftover food and the need to chuck away decorations once you’re done with them. Then there’s the energy costs involved in heating and lighting certain stately retreats – it all adds up. But, if you’ve said ‘I Do’ to sustainability and want to make your sustainable wedding as glowingly green as possible then it definitely can be done.
We’ve got some practical steps to making a wedding more sustainable beyond our sustainable wedding catering tips. That’s because our many years of wedding experience mean that we have seen a whole host of ideas which are better for the environment, such as eco-friendly venue selection, wedding outfit hire (as opposed to purchasing), environmental charity wedding favours, biodegradable décor, vastly reduced paper and plastic use and honeymoons without the carbon footprint.
The list really is endless, when you’re looking for ideas for a sustainable wedding, however, in this blog, we’re going to focus on what we reckon is the most important bit – your sustainable wedding catering!
A Greener Feast: Sustainable Wedding Catering & Menu Ideas
Call us biased, but food choices play a major role in a wedding’s carbon footprint and it’s not all about how much food is wasted, either. Reducing food waste with smarter portioning, guest RSVPs, and donation options is obviously important, but there’s so much more you can do.
One of the things we most love to do is explore the local area and find food that’s locally produced. By choosing seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, you’ll be supporting local farmers and help to reduce emissions – and many might argue that, when you cut out all the transportation, it makes the food taste fresher, too.
Other ways to ensure your catering is helping you to achieve the most sustainable wedding possible are:
- Offer plant-based or low-meat menu options for a more sustainable impact.
- Use biodegradable, compostable, or reusable serving ware and packaging.
- Choose food options which require the least energy use or cook your food naturally.
How to Work With a Caterer to Create a Sustainable Wedding Menu
If you’re committed to having a sustainable wedding, then remember to ask your caterer the right sort of questions, such as ones about sustainable sourcing, reduced energy use and waste reduction. The benefits of working with caterers who prioritise ethical and eco-friendly practices mean that you’ll get to join the ranks of those couples who were part of the change to make weddings more eco-friendly than ever before.
We can help couples achieve their sustainability goals by following sustainable practices, and these are something which we aim to achieve in all of the weddings which we cater for:
○ Menus designed around local, seasonal ingredients and produce.
○ Expertise in reducing food waste while ensuring guests are well-fed.
○ Flexible catering options, including plant-based and sustainable meat sourcing.
○ A transition to using eco-friendly packaging and minimising single-use plastics.
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Find out more about how we can work together to design sustainable wedding catering which meets your eco-friendly goals and gives you the wedding of your dreams at the same time. Call today for more details.