· Companies MUST source, use and promote Northern Ireland produce where possible. Random checks will be carried out at events. Prior warning will not be given.

· All food and drink provided must enhance the reputation that Northern Ireland has as a food and drink producing region.

· Companies must use high quality, seasonal produce at all times. Companies are to provide authentic and innovative produce where possible.

· Companies are encouraged to promote local ingredients

· All Beef, Lamb (including burgers, and other ancillary products) must be produced in Northern Ireland and be Farm Quality Assured produce. Beef and Lamb must meet all relevant accreditation standards. Proof of sourcing must be provided and may be checked at each event.

· All Pork (including bacon, sausages and all pigmeat), must be produced in Northern Ireland and must meet all relevant accreditation standards.

· All Venison must be Northern Irish and meet all relevant accreditation standards. Proof of sourcing must be provided and may be checked at each event.

· Poultry sourced from Northern Ireland is preferable. Where poultry is not available, full traceability must be supplied, and the produce must meet relevant accreditation standards.

· Other meat such as Veal must be sourced from Northern Ireland and meet relevant accreditation standards.

· Eggs must be sourced from Northern Irish farms, and must meet the relevant accreditation standards. Free range eggs where possible.

· All bottled water must be from Northern Ireland.

· All ‘traditional’ Northern Irish dishes such as Vegetable Broth, Ulster Fry, Irish Stew, must be made using high quality, fresh ingredients that meet this criteria.

· All soft fruit / berries must be Northern Irish.

· All potatoes i.e. baked potatoes, boiled etc. must be from Northern Ireland when in season. All chips must be sourced from Northern Ireland, and must be made from Northern Ireland potatoes. Proof of sourcing must be provided. Where there is a NO CHIPS policy at an event, you must not provide chips.

· As far as possible, all other fruit and vegetables (i.e. apples, salad greens, tomatoes, root vegetables etc.) must be grown in Northern Ireland, high quality, seasonal produce and meet all relevant assurance accreditation. Products not available in the UK must be Fairtrade (e.g. bananas)

· All milk, cheese, cream, ice cream and yoghurt must be Northern Irish.

· All bread rolls and baps should be locally sourced, and baked in Northern Ireland. All other bakery products (e.g. cakes, shortbread, oatcakes) should be produced in Northern Ireland with ingredients traced back to source.

· All fish, including farmed and wild caught fish, seafood and shell fish must be from Northern Ireland, and meet all relevant accreditation standards.

· All sauces must be made in Northern Ireland with proof of ingredients given.

· All tea and coffee must be from Northern Ireland companies. Sugar should be high quality and Fairtrade where possible.

· All alcohol served (subject to licensing laws) must be produced in Northern Ireland where possible, e.g. cider, beer, whiskey, vodka and gin. Where it has not been possible to source alcohol from a Northern Irish producer, proof of traceability must be given.

· All other products should be produced in Northern Ireland, where possible, and meet the accreditation standards or equivalent. Where not available in Northern Ireland, products MUST be fully traceable and of a very high standard.

· Use of Northern Ireland organic / ethically sourced produce across all categories is encouraged where possible.

· ALL waste must be removed from the event site by the food-to-go provider. Food NI is not responsible for any waste left on site. There will be a penalty for any rubbish left on site.

· All food handling and storage/delivery must apply with the law. All food records, and relevant health and safety records are the responsibility of the provider, and must be kept up to date. ALL STAFF must receive relevant Food Safety Training.

All hand washing and equipment washing facilities are the responsibility of the food provider, and adequate facilities must be provided at each event.

Please note that membership with Food NI does not guarantee a place at all Food NI managed events.

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