Local business recognised for exemplary sustainability

Surrey Hills Enterprises is delighted to announce Lavender Catering as the recipient of the prestigious Gold Trademark Award .

Melanie Williams, founder of Lavender Catering, has been a shining example of what it means to be an active and dedicated member of Surrey Hills Enterprises. Lavender Catering, is renowned for its commitment to local producers and sustainable practices. The '25 Mile Radius Challenge,' an initiative that focuses on sourcing produce within a 25-mile range of their Surrey Hills kitchen, underscores her dedication to supporting local suppliers. Melanie's comprehensive sustainability policy, including zero food wastage and the use of sustainable and reusable products, has set a benchmark for other businesses to follow. In addition to her business acumen, Melanie has demonstrated unwavering support for the community.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, she cooked thousands of meals for NHS staff, showcasing her commitment to helping others during challenging times. Her active engagement in royal visits and recent work with the Harry Edwards Foundation further highlight her invaluable contributions to Surrey Hills. Melanie's willingness to share her expertise and mentor other members, combined with her efforts to foster a collaborative spirit among local businesses, has been instrumental in promoting mutual growth and a sense of community within Surrey Hills Enterprises. The Summer Gala also marked a new chapter for Surrey Hills Enterprises with the introduction of Maggie Howell as the new CEO. Maggie brings a new energy and drive to the organisation, focused on continuing to promote sustainability, support local businesses, and enhance community engagement.

Under her leadership, Surrey Hills Enterprises is poised to reach new heights, building on the strong foundation laid by its members. Maggie Howell, CEO of Surrey Hills Enterprises, stated, "The coveted Gold Award is bestowed upon those Surrey Hills Enterprises members that have made a significant impact in relation to environmental sustainability, the inspiration they provide to others and their work to connect with the local community and other members. Melanie's dedication to sustainability, her active community involvement, and her exemplary business practices make her a truly deserving winner of this year's Gold Trademark Award. Her contributions embody the values and mission of Surrey Hills Enterprises. We are thrilled to have her as part of our community and look forward to continuing to support her and other members in their endeavours." 

A little bit about Lavender Catering from Melanie.... 

We are very proud to announce our recent Gold Award 2024 in recognition of our sustainability and service within the hospitality industry. We have been creating, preparing and serving beautiful food for every special occasion for over 18 years. 
Our boutique approach offers an abundance of kitchen experience, and an Event Management background which ensures not only do we provide a fully catered service we will support your event to run without any hitches, on time and within budget and ensure everyone gets fed and refreshed at the right time.

Delivering Beautifully presented food, resourced from our local suppliers and farms allowing us to offer a very low carbon footprint. Our aim is to feed you within a 25 mile radius of our kitchen. Our minds are always focussed on sustainability.

In 2020 we started to implement our environmental policy to become as sustainable as possible and now we are proud to be translating this into our working environment on a daily basis. Head Chef Melanie is always very happy to discuss and create a bespoke menus for all dietary requirements.

We work with many stunning venues nestled in the Surrey Hills so if you are looking for something rather special for your day or you have booked a venue and need a lovely reliable caterer to feed you please get in touch.

feedme@lavendercatering.co.uk | 01372 800 626 | www.lavendercatering.co.uk