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CHOMP and TheMilSource challenge Soho House Hong Kong chef to transform food waste into a culinary feast
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Friday, 12 July, 2024, 16 : 00 PM [IST]
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Hong Kong
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Following the success of the inaugural event, food-saving app CHOMP and TheMilSource (TMS) have announced The Rescued Feast – The Second Bite, set to take place at 7pm on July 25, in collaboration with Soho House Hong Kong. This unique dining experience continues to break new ground by transforming food waste into an upscale culinary feast, underscoring the vital importance of sustainability and innovation in addressing food waste.
Food waste remains a significant issue in Hong Kong, with over 3,600 tonnes of food discarded daily, according to the Environmental Protection Department. This wastage contributes to the city's mounting landfill problems and environmental degradation. Recent government initiatives, such as the "Food Wise Hong Kong Campaign" and the promotion of food donation programmes, have sought to mitigate the issue, yet the challenge persists.
The Rescued Feast aims to spotlight this pressing problem by turning food surplus and scraps into gourmet meals, demonstrating the potential of rescued food. This event not only provides an exceptional dining experience but also serves as a platform to educate the public on the importance of food waste reduction and sustainable practices.
Cornerstone to this event, chef Chris Czerwinski from Soho House Hong Kong will be faced with the exciting challenge of curating an inspiring menu for 250 people to experience, utilising food surplus and food scraps within 24 hours. The unpredictable nature of food surplus from the participating food sponsors means that chef Chris and the Soho House team will need to be innovative and use the surplus food in a creative way. He said, “We can’t wait to take part in this brilliant initiative and provide support that champions reducing food waste in Hong Kong.”
Carla Martinesi, founder of CHOMP, said, "We are incredibly excited to bring back The Rescued Feast. Our mission at CHOMP is to reduce food waste and showcase how surplus food can be transformed into something truly extraordinary. The support we've received has been phenomenal, and we can't wait to continue this journey with TMS."
Krystal Lai, founder of TMS, said, "I'm amazed by the outpour of support from the community for our Rescued Feast series. These events are just going to get bigger and bigger, and it's inspiring to see so many people come together to tackle the issue of food waste in Hong Kong. We're proud to partner with CHOMP and bring this important cause to the forefront."
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