Hosted at Wild by Tart, we recently designed and produced a press dinner for Vinted to highlight the positive environmental impact of sustainable fashion. Guests were welcomed with a beautiful clothing installation curated by brand advocate BayGarnett, before enjoying a delicious three-course meal filled with responsible flourishes, enticing all senses and creating a truly unforgettable evening. Discover more about Wild By Tart and their commitment to ecological awareness within the events industry…
1. What is Wild by Tart?
‘Wild by Tart is a neighbourhood restaurant set within a multipurpose space; housed in a former power station and coal store, the 9,000 sq. ft site combines a restaurant, bar, retail store, events space, and photography studio.’
2. What does sustainable food mean to you?
‘We believe that businesses of all kinds should do all they can to not just do no harm but to contribute positively to the world. In our case, this means doing our best to buy quality ingredients from local suppliers, who use production methods that are positive for the environment, animal welfare and their employees. We aim to minimise the waste we produce, particularly with single-use plastics, and to ensure that any waste product is recycled.’
3. Why is sustainable food so important?
‘We cook food that excites us, using ingredients we know work well together. We look to work with suppliers who have unique stories of sustainability or craftsmanship. We’re both lucky enough to have our own family farms whereby we source a lot of produce and ingredients.’
4. Why choose responsibly sourced ingredients?
'Ingredients that are in season are particularly delicious, rich in nutrition, and carry the vibrant colours of their unique time of year. We are all about exploring these colours, tastes and textures – through the presentation and combination of dishes, and the elevation of contrasting and complimentary colours. Moreover, eating with the seasons makes it easier to keep to our buying local mantra.'
5. What are some key considerations when choosing your menu for an event?
'The first question people ask about Tart is ‘what kind of food do you make?’. The simple truth is, we make what we love. We have never been attracted to food that tries to make a point or dishes that are more concerned with appearance than taste. Our food is expressive of that – laid back, fun, and – we hope –delicious.'
6. What strategies do you use to minimise food waste and your environmental impact?
'We’re lucky enough to be able to use a lot of waste or surplus produce across different areas of business. Our bar team have curated our drinks menu whereby the ingredients feature lots of our house-made shrubs, tonics, and cordials.'
7. How do you recommend clients choose their catering?
'Personally, we feel catering should be an extension of the food you personally love to eat and create. Everyone has different styles so it’s finding someone whose style of cooking that you love, someone who is willing to work closely with you to create your dream menu.'
8. What is next on the horizon for Wild by Tart?
'Later this year, we’ve got big plans to expand the catering side of the business. Wild by Tart was born from our original bespoke catering business, Tart London, and we’re excited to go back to our roots and re-establish this side of the company.'
When so much of a Moriarty experience is inspired by the natural beauty of the world around us, protecting that beauty must be a natural part of our process. That’s why working with suppliers who have the same environmental ethos as us is so important. Creating a truly beautiful event in which sustainability runs throughout makes those moments special and we cannot wait to continue crafting memories.
