Since the opening of the Seafood Bar back in 2019 and in more recent years the Taproom, we have always been a staunch supporter of using local sourced ingredients in our kitchens.
As part of this, we have developed a strong working relationship with Soul Farm, a local producer and social enterprise created by Laurence Jarret-Kerr, celebrated for its commitment to making fresh produce from sustainable agriculture.
On top of providing tasty organic veg for local businesses, Soul Farm seeks to make their products available to all local people, regardless of background or income. They do so by offering veg boxes through a sliding scale pricing model, so that people on higher incomes pay more to support those with less, giving everyone access to the best possible local, organic and sustainable food.
“We need to reduce the barriers to buying non-supermarket food and reduce the cost of growing without artificial chemicals or sprays through our intensive growing methods and a direct to customer sales model.”
Located directly across the bay from Falmouth. Flushing gets to boast a great deal of sunshine with its directly due south aspect. Nestled above the village on the Trefusis Estate is this beacon of sustainable farming. Practising minimum till-farming to preserve the integrity of the soil microbiology and produce a wide variety of organically grown and farmed vegetables that promote soil health, avoid pesticides, and actively increase the biodiversity of the land.
The produce grown here enables our head chefs to ensure that their menus are fresh and seasonal with lower food miles. Soul Farm is only a short drive from all of our venues, you can even see the Falmouth Harbour from the farm.
We’d like to think that our partnership with Soul Farm is a great example of the farm-to-table movement. By prioritising local produce, Verdant not only supports the local economy but also reduces the environmental impact associated with long-distance food transportation. This results in menus that are both environmentally conscious and incredibly flavourful.
So not only do we get to purchase the freshest ingredients available, we also get to create dishes that highlight the wonderful produce on offer from Soul Farm. Our chefs are continually making dishes that utilise what is available locally rather than buying in from further afield. Very very different to hops!
So, as well as enjoying some time away from the brewery, our visit underscores the importance of creating relationships with our suppliers and the impact that it has on not only the quality of our food offerings but also on the broader local community and environment. Soul Farm can be found at Tregew Food Barn every Saturday between 9am & 1pm, or visit their website to buy a food box or maybe even volunteer.
https://www.soulfarm.co.uk/
https://www.foodbarn-tregew.co.uk/