Joining the dots

Kate Hawkings: “I love Bristol’s independent and slightly maverick character”

We caught up with Bristol’s Kate Hawkings, food and wine extraordinaire.   Please introduce yourself I’ve worked in the food world in Bristol and beyond for 25 years, with and for various restaurants including Rocinantes, Quartier Vert, Ocean, Flinty Red, Arnolfini Cafe Bar and Bell’s Diner & Bar Rooms, as well as in event management … Continue reading Kate Hawkings: “I love Bristol’s independent and slightly maverick character”

An interview with Xanthe Clay

Passionate Bristol foodie Xanthe Clay explains why Bristol is a very special food-connected place to be… Please introduce yourself Xanthe Clay, food writer for The Daily Telegraph. I write for food magazines as well and have published five books. What do you think needs to change about the way we view food and eat? We … Continue reading An interview with Xanthe Clay

Joy Carey explains Bristol’s progressive food culture

Sustainable food system planning consultant and author of ‘Who Feeds Bristol? Towards a resilient food plan’, Joy Carey gives us some background on Bristol’s progressive food culture and the Bristol Good Food Plan. Did you know that Bristol is the first UK city to have its own Food Policy Council? Read more about it here. … Continue reading Joy Carey explains Bristol’s progressive food culture

2015 archives: Tell us what you think and win an amazing prize!

Now it’s your turn. Be creative, think big, aim high, and together we can make Bristol Food Connections work better for you and your city. Click HERE to complete our short visitors survey, and you’ll be in with a chance of winning an incredible prize which includes a Seed Fund goody bag, free train travel … Continue reading 2015 archives: Tell us what you think and win an amazing prize!

2015 archives: FRIDAY EVENTS

It might be the penultimate day of Food Connections but we’re showing no signs of slowing down! In fact, today kickstarted with perhaps our most energetic event yet - the incredible Tropical Coffee Rave in St Werburghs! And it was no ordinary coffee - the beans travelled to England from the Dominican Republic over the high seas and were expertly roasted by … Continue reading 2015 archives: FRIDAY EVENTS

2015 archives: SATURDAY EVENTS

It’s the final day of Food Connections (boooo!) but never fear, we’ll be going out with a bang! We’ve packed out our last day with the biggest and most extravagantly amazing celebration of food this city has ever seen! Taking place in the heart of Easton, the Spice Festival will celebrate this wonderfully diverse part of the … Continue reading 2015 archives: SATURDAY EVENTS

2015 archives: THURSDAY EVENTS

It’s day 7 of Food Connections and the city is alive with election fever! If you’ve had enough of the voting madness, escape to one of today’s many amazing events taking place all across Bristol. This morning we celebrated the amazing food that breastmilk is at ‘Breastmilk, our perfect first food‘ with a series of talks at the … Continue reading 2015 archives: THURSDAY EVENTS

2015 archives: WEDNESDAY EVENTS

Day 6 of Food Connections and we have another jam packed day of events all over the city! This afternoon, we’ll be looking at ways in which food can ‘Challenge Social Isolation’ at our Cook ‘N Converse workshop in the Well Spring Centre. Meanwhile, down the road in Easton, people from all over the world … Continue reading 2015 archives: WEDNESDAY EVENTS

2015 archives: COMMUNITY EVENTS

There are events taking place in communities all over Bristol during Food Connections. Whether you want to find out more about starting a buying group, want to share your cooking heritage with others, or simply enjoy a lovely day out amongst beautiful plants and music, there’s something for everyone! Here’s our selection of the highlights. … Continue reading 2015 archives: COMMUNITY EVENTS