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Feed the 1,000
15 October 2010
It wasn’t exactly bread and fish... but there were definitely many loyal followers at the University of Hull when 1,000 students dined on food destined for the bin.The ingenious stunt, which aimed to visualise the extent of food waste in the UK, was put together by Waste Watch’s Briony Pete, who coordinates the Love Food Hate Waste campaign in Yorkshire and the Humber.
In partnership with the university and Hull City Council, Briony and the team fed over 1,000 hungry students by cooking up the same volume of food that is wasted by a typical British household every year – a staggering £600 worth!
Listen to Briony on BBC Radio Humberside.
Students tucked into smoky sausage and bacon pasta, vegetable curry with rice and fruit crumble for dessert. The whole menu was designed to show the range of food that is wasted; from meat, vegetables and grains to fresh, dried and tinned food.
Alongside the free grub, students were treated to cookery demonstrations throughout the day from TV Chef Richard Fox, who transformed leftover fish fingers into tasty fish cakes and made a pesto sauce by substituting basil, rocket and parmesan with other leftovers.
The students also gained essential food preparation, cooking and storage knowledge that will stand them in good stead for life.
Chef Richard Fox, said:
“It's about fab food from leftovers and store cupboard staples. With a few simple tips, advice and principals you can start to mix, match and combine to create gastro meals in minutes. It’s fun, incredibly tasty and it won't just save you loads of cash – you'll be saving the planet too."
The region’s food re-distribution charities – Real Aid, Food Aware and Fare Share – also lent their support, collecting and donating unwanted food from the local area for the event.
The team are now hoping to run the event across other universities in the region. To lend your support, contact Briony on 07837 336 585.
Interview recording posted with permission of BBC Radio Humberside
