Stir-Frying the Rulebook: Sustainable Thai Catering

The best Thai food should not cost the earth. While we are busy perfecting our pad thai, we also work hard to keep the footprint of every event as small as we can. Here is what that means in practice.

Local suppliers, fresher food

Thai flavours do not mean everything has to fly in. We buy as locally as we can, working with suppliers such as GC Smith Butchers, so the chicken for our satay starts its journey just down the road. Fresher ingredients taste better, and they come with far fewer food miles.

Portions planned to cut food waste

We have all been to events with enough leftover food to feed a small village. We plan quantities carefully from your confirmed guest numbers, so guests get seconds without trays of food going in the bin at the end. Anything left over can be boxed up for you to take home.

Compostable plates and boxes

We serve on eco-friendly bamboo plates and bowls, and our takeaway boxes are compostable. No mountain of plastic after your event, and no washing up for you either.

Plant-based dishes that people actually choose

Many of our dishes are vegan or can be made with tofu, and they are not the token option: tofu pad thai, vegetable spring rolls, our Veg Gun Peacemaker stir fry and mango sticky rice are some of the most popular dishes on the menu. A mixed or fully plant-based menu is an easy way to lower the footprint of an event, and it costs the same as our standard menu.

Why sustainable food tastes better

When ingredients have not travelled halfway around the world, are in season and are cooked with care on the day, you can taste the difference. Being kind to the planet and serving delicious food turn out to be the same job.

Want your next event to be delicious and a little greener? See our vegan Thai catering or get in touch for a quote.