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Special Slow Food menus during Slow Food Week

England
- Richard Corrigan, from Corrigan’s Mayfair, included in his menu Aylesbury Duck, Smoked Haddock and Morecambe Bay Shrimps.
- William Drabble, from 7 Park Place, included in his menu Gloucester old spot pork, Formby asparagus and Herdwick lamb.
- Marcellin Marc, from Clos Maggiore, included in his menu Jersey Royal Potatoes, Grimsby Smoked

TOP SCOTTISH CHEFS TOAST SLOW FOOD WEEK 2013 WITH HIGHLAND PARK

To celebrate this year’s Slow Food Week (1 – 9 June) ten of Scotland’s top culinary stars including Neil Forbes (Cafe St Honoré), Tom Lewis (Monachyle MHOR) and Tony Borthwick (Plumed Horse) will be jointly hosting a special Slow Food fundraising event ‘Meet and Greet the Champions of Scottish Food’, together with the opportunity to

In preparation for Slow Food Week

In preparation for Slow Food Week, please click here to see a review highlighting how together we have been growing the movement.

We hope this will encourage you to get involved in Slow Food Week.

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The Good Life in Sussex, by local leader Michael Little

Community food growers from Hastings and Fairlight (led by Slow Food Weald of Kent & Sussex) recently met with academics from the Brighton and Sussex Food Research Network to visit Tablehurst Community Farm, near East Grinstead.

Braving the wind, rain and freezing temperatures, about 20 people had a guided tour around the estate. Visitors were introduced to cows, sheep, pigs and shown around several large poly-tunnels of salad leaves and vegetables.  At one stage, the group was invited to a warm, darkened shed which was illuminated by the cheerful sound of chicks,

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Slow Food Week – Delicious Additions to 2013 Events Calendar

Slow Food Week 2013, running from 1st – 9th June, will have two further hot ticketed events taking place in London to run alongside the programme announced a few weeks ago. This Week is crammed with special Chef Alliance fundraising events to support the charitable work of Slow Food UK. All ticket proceeds will go

Slow Food on Tour – Scotland

On the 9^th June, chefs and Slow Food members alike will be descending on the Scottish capital to enjoy what promises to be a stunning culinary event at Summerhall.

In preparation for the event, the Slow Food Chef Alliance team went on a whirlwind trip to Edinburgh to visit our chefs and the local Slow Food group. Our journey appeared to be blessed from the start as we were greeted at Waverly station by rays of sunshine, setting the tone for things to

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SLOW FOOD UK WEEK – USE UP YOUR LEFTOVERS!

Slow Food UK has launched a new initiative for Slow Food UK Week 2013.  Host a ‘leftovers’ dinner party and charge your friends and family a modest amount for coming along, to be donated to the Slow Food UK charity.
The leading organisation committed to good, clean and fair food is asking us to prepare a

BID FOR SLOW FOOD GOODIES ONLINE FOR SLOW FOOD WEEK

Slow Food members and supporters have been fast to demonstrate their support for Slow Food Week with donations of fabulous products and experiences which are destined for an online charity auction.
This will be taking place on the Slow Food website www.slowfood.org.uk/auction/ from Tuesday 7th May until the last day of Slow Food Week 2013,

See our supporters getting involved in Slow Food Week 2013!

Slow Food Week allows for the entire Slow Food network to come together – chefs, local groups, members and supporters – and celebrate our cause and valuable work!

This year’s Slow Food Week (1st to 9th of June) is the most extensive ever planned by Slow Food UK! Slow Food Week allows for the entire Slow Food network to come together – chefs, local groups, members and supporters – and celebrate our cause and valuable work!
Slow Food Week is a great opportunity

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Survey: 70.6% of Slow Food followers would eat horsemeat if appropriately labelled