WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUnCE THAT CAMBRIDGE’S FIRST FOOD FOR THE Planet festival will be taking place from saturday 15th october to saturday 22nd october 2022 and will be focused on CLIMATE ACTION ON A PLATE.
The food choices we make have a real impact on climate change. By highlighting the role food has to play at events and activities across Cambridge, we hope to inspire you to take action on climate change through the food you put on your plate.
Food which is good for the planet is good for you and good for our future
The festival programme is now available! Click on the images below to explore the festival’s events.
Hungry for more? If our Festival inspires you to take action on climate change through the food you put on your plate:
Individuals can sign the Cambridge Climate Change Charter and make a food pledge this month (or any month!). The Charter enables everyone to learn more about reducing their carbon emissions and being part of the solution to the climate emergency.
Food businesses can take the Planet Pledge from Sustainable Food Places and join others across the UK in pledging to serve meals that are better for people and nature. Check out our guidance to help you put your pledge into action.
Supported by Cambridge City Council, SUSTAIN and Sustainable Food Places, the festival is part of the #GoldFoodCambridge campaign to encourage everyone in Cambridge to help co-create a local food system that’s healthy, climate-friendly and fair for all. The city is aiming to become the third Gold Sustainable Food Place in the UK by 2024.
CLICK ON THE IMAGES TO Explore the festival’s events
PLEASE note that some of the events require registration, check the event details for more information.
GROWING TOGETHER! @ OUTSIDE ARBURY COURT LIBRARY, Saturday 15th October, 11am - 1pm
FOOD CYCLE COMMUNITY MEAL @ ST ANDREW’S BAPTIST CHURCH, Saturday 15th October, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
ABBEY HARVEST @ COFARM, Sunday 16th October, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
COMMUNITY GATHERING AND WORLD FOOD DAY CELEBRATION @ COFARM CAMBRIDGE, Sunday 16th October, 4pm - 7:30pm
CLIMATE ACTION IN THE CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY @ THE GUILDHALL, Sunday 16th October, 11am - 1pm
COMMUNITY KITCHEN @ MEADOWS CAMBRIDGE, Monday 17th October & Tuesday 18th October 5 - 8pm
CLIMATE DIET STALL @ THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD HUB, Tuesday 18th October, 9:30am - 12pm
UNEXPECTED ITEM IN BAGGING AREA @ THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, Tuesday 18th October, 12pm - 1pm
THE RED HEN PROJECT CLUB COOK LIVE @ ARBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE, Tuesday 18th October, 10am - 12pm
CLIMETTI SPAGHETTI COOK-A-LONG WITH BEA, Tuesday 18th October, 5:30pm - 7pm live on Zoom. Recording available on YouTube for the rest of the festival week
SPROUTING BEANS & SEEDS SKILLSHARE WITH TRANSITION CAMBRIDGE @ ROMSEY MILL COMMUNITY ROOM, Tuesday 18th October 8pm - 9pm
ORCHARD CARING WITH CAMBRIDGE PPF @ COTON COUNTRYSIDE RESERVE, Wednesday 19th October, 10:30am - 2pm
SUSTAINABLE FOOD BUSINESS ALLIANCE @ CAMBRIDGE VENUE - CONTACT US FOR DETAILS, Wednesday 19th October 1.30 - 4pm
TASTING DAY @ DAILY BREAD CO-OPERATIVE, Wednesday 19th October 10am - 3pm
THE RED HEN PROJECT CLUB COOK LIVE @ ST ANDREW’S HALL CHESTERTON, Wednesday 19th October, 12pm - 2pm
CLIMATE DIET STALL @ CHERRY HINTON FOOD HUB, Wednesday 19th October, 2pm - 3pm
CLIMATE FRIENDLY COOKERY DEMO @ CAMBRIDGE CENTRAL MOSQUE, Wednesday 19th October, 2pm - 4pm
CLIMATE DIET STALL @ COLERIDGE FOOD HUB, Thursday 20th October, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
FOOD FOR THE PLANET FESTIVAL @ MUSEUM OF TECHNOLOGY, Saturday 22nd October, 11am - 6pm
CLIMATE DIET STALL @ ABBEY FOOD HUB, Wednesday 19th October, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SOUPER SUSTAINABILITY FROM CAMBRIDGE CENTRAL MOSQUE, Wednesday 19th October from 5pm
CLIMATE DIET STALL @ TRUMPINGTON FOOD HUB, Friday 21st October, 12pm - 1pm
GROW WITH US @ BURNSIDE COMMUNITY ALLOTMENTS, Saturday 22nd October 11am - 4pm
CLIMATE DIET STALL @ THE EDGE FOOD HUB, Thursday 20th October, 10am - 11am
FERMENTATION WORKSHOP @ MEADOWS CAMBRIDGE, Thursday 20th October, 1pm - 3pm OR 6pm - 8pm
HOT FOOD AND COFFEE STALL @ NEW SQUARE, Friday 21st October, 3pm - 5:30pm
FOOD CYCLE COMMUNITY MEAL @ ST ANDREW’S BAPTIST CHURCH, Saturday 22nd October, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
HEALTHY SOILS - HEALTHY FOOD WITH CARBON NEUTRAL CAMBRIDGE AND SIX INCHES OF SOIL @ MUSEUM OF TECHNOLOGY, Saturday 22nd October, 4pm - 6pm
DISCO SOUP @ MUSEUM OF TECHNOLOGY, Saturday 22nd October, 11:30am - 2pm
VEG HEAD WORKSHOP@THE MUSEUM OF TECHNOLOGY Prepare to get creative Saturday, October 22, 2022, 11am - 4pm
FESTIVAL SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS FROM LOCAL FOOD BUSINESSES AND SCHOOLS
CLIMATE MENU SPECIALS @ CAMBSCUISINE’S COUNTRY PUBS, Saturday 15th October - Saturday 22nd October
CLIMATE MENU SPECIALS @ MAISON CLEMENT’S TWO BAKERIES, Saturday 15th October - Saturday 22nd October
INDIAN COOKERY CLASS DISCOUNTS @ BIBI’S INDIAN COOKERY, Saturday 15th October - Saturday 22nd October
FOOD FOR THE PLANET MENU @ FIN BOYS, Saturday 15th October - Saturday 22nd October
COOKERY CLASS DISCOUNTS @ LEARN TO COOK CAMBRIDGE, Saturday 15th October - Saturday 22nd October
COFFEE DISCOUNTS @ THRIVE CAMBRIDGE, Monday 17th October - Thursday 20th October
FOOD FOR THE PLANET SPECIALS @ MARKET HOUSE, Tuesday 25th October - Saturday 5th November
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS @ MEADOWS CAMBRIDGE, Saturday 15th October - Saturday 22nd October
CLIMATE SPECIALS @ THE PETERSFIELD, Saturday 15th October - Saturday 22nd October
CLIMATE MENU SPECIAL @ MAURIZIO DINING & CO, Monday 17th October - Thursday 20th October
SCHOOLS CLIMATE FRIENDLY LUNCH @ The Leys School, Wednesday 19th October lunchtime
FESTIVAL MENU @ HOMERTON COLLEGE, Saturday 15th October - Saturday 22nd October
CLIMATE SPECIAL @ JACK’S GELATO, Saturday 15th October - Saturday 22nd October
DISCOUNTED DISHES AND FILM SCREENING @ THRIVE CAMBRIDGE, Friday 21st October, 11am - 5pm
SCHOOLS CLIMATE FRIENDLY LUNCH @ St Faith’s School, Wednesday 19th October lunchtime
MIDSUMMER COMMON BEER BY CALVERLYS@THE MUSEUM OF TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERS HOUSE BAR OPEN FROM MIDDAY SAT 22ND OCT
