Local Food Hero

Wow just had a telephone call from the BBC and Paganum has been nominated in the Market Kitchen Local Food Hero competition for 2009 and you can vote for us until the 7th August 2009 by visiting the Local Food Hero Website and clicking on the vote now button.  Please do vote for us and leave any comments about our service and product.

What is the competition criteria?

LOCAL
We’re looking for…
• Supporters of the community; who champion food with a strong connection to the local area. For example, this could mean employing staff who live nearby; providing training tie-ups with colleges; celebrating regional culinary traditions; sourcing of local ingredients, and offering a key service to local residents.
• Businesses that best reflect the strengths and diversity of their regions:

FOOD
We’re looking for…
• renowned taste
• Quality produce
• Friendly customer service
• An awareness of seasonality, animal welfare and ethical issues
• Respect for the land and how it is farmed.

Heroes might include a range of businesses, such as the coffee shop selling delicious home-made cakes; the local fishmonger; a deli offering a range of local produce; or the butcher selling meat from locally reared animals.

Cheers
Chris

Please Vote for Paganum in the Local Food Hero 2009 competition