Catering sustainability

The Catering Department is committed to providing a service that is Local, Independent, Fair and Ethical - LIFE.  

How does Catering contribute to sustainability?

  • Meals and menus are created using fresh, seasonal and ethical produce, with ingredients sourced from local and regional suppliers
  • Food miles are monitored and the number of catering deliveries made per week to campus has been minimised
  • Winchester is a Fairtrade University
  • The University is committed to animal welfare and uses free range eggs, chicken and pork in all of its dishes
  • CIWF Good Egg Award winner in 2009
  • CIWF Good Chicken Award winner in 2010
  • The Soil Association awarded a Silver Food for Life Catering Mark in 2010 for the University's Conference, Wedding and Dinner Menus  
  • Over 50kg of coffee grouts are collected each week by the gardeners and used within their compost on campus
  • At least 80% of food waste is removed from site for composting
  • 150 litres of waste cooking oil is collected weekly and converted to Bio-diesel to be used in the University's vans
  • 56% waste is recycled to reduce waste to landfill
  • Working with suppliers to provide biodegradable packaging and take-away boxes