Organic Fortnight - Food

Yesterday we went to the Organic Food Festival in Bristol. What a great day! We took the train to Bristol and then a boat from Temple Meads Station ferried us right to the heart of the Festival at the Harbourside - such a civilised way to travel and so stress free.

There was much to see and do. We tasted our way round the whole site, sampled heaps of pampering products, listened to some great music and enjoyed a fashion show of organic clothing.

The Soil Association, which hosted the Organic Food Festival says that "Choosing organic is one simple way to help curb climate change, because organic farming typically uses 30% less energy than non-organic agriculture. Rather than using climate-change boosting artificial fertilisers, organic farmers build fertility naturally using plants like clover.

As well as helping the planet, more and more people choose organic because they believe it is a better way to feed themselves and their family. Put simply, organic food contains more of the good stuff we need and less of the nasties we don’t. Organic farmers nourish the soil so that it provides all the must-have nutrients plants need for their health; not just those needed to make them grow. This gives organic crop plants the goodness you need too.

Natural systems for keeping pests under control are used instead of relying on chemicals. Furthermore, strict organic standards make sure that after the food has left the farm it remains as pure and unadulterated as possible."

So to help you make a planet and people friendly choice for your eco friendly wedding, here are some ideas:

Head chef Tom Cull of Dartmoor Kitchen is passionate about promoting and maintaining a vibrant, modern approach to food production and presentation. His commitment to the very best local resources and seasonal produce means he is quite willing to source organic food when required.

Vinceremos is the longest established organic wine specialist with the largest range in the UK. Champagne, wines, ciders and beers, as well as juices, squashes and cordials. They would be delighted to advise you on your selection and offer a personal and friendly service.

Catering for any occasion, Eco Cuisine use the freshest organic, free-range and non-GM ingredients, and source British produce where possible. They also make every effort to re-use and recycle the goods they use during the course of an event.

Vintage Roots supplies organic, biodynamic, vegetarian and vegan wines, beers, spirits and liqueurs. Providing wines for weddings is a specialty, and because they know it's sometimes difficult to estimate quantities, they operate a 'sale or return' policy. They are here to help you choose the right wines for your guests, food and the occasion.