Doing our bit for the planet

Set against the stunning backdrop of one of Europe’s busiest waterways, the Broadstairs Food Festival takes place in an area directly impacted by plastic pollution in our rivers and seas. We’re committed to reducing the waste we generate and playing our part in protecting the environment.

With everyone’s support, even small actions can make a real difference. We welcome your feedback and ideas on how we can continue to improve.

Responsible Sourcing

We’ve long been dedicated to responsibly sourcing food, minimising food miles, and adhering to high welfare standards.

Reducing Waste

We’re asking our exhibitors to avoid selling soft drinks in plastic bottles and to refrain from using non-recyclable cutlery, plastic, or polystyrene cups and plates. Our goal is to reduce waste wherever possible, and this year, we are taking even further steps to make the festival more sustainable.

How You Can Help

Bring your own cotton or recycled bags to the event to help reduce single-use plastics.

The main bar will be offering a £1 Eco Levy scheme, with recyclable “glasses” for drinks. Use your glass throughout the festival, and at the end of your visit, you can either drop it in our dedicated recycling bin or keep it as a souvenir for future events.

Our aim is to reduce event waste by 50%