Herban Feast Reveals 'Sustainably Savvy' Tips for Eco-Friendly and Cost-Conscious Events

Herban Feast Reveals 'Sustainably Savvy' Tips for Eco-Friendly and Cost-Conscious Events

Drawing distinction for its new Sodo Park venue and farm-to-table menus, Herban Feast's sustainably savvy tips help clients incorporate environmental changes into event planning.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) November 11, 2008

Trends toward activities that tread lightly on the environment and the wallet have prompted one of Seattle's premier catering companies, Herban Feast (http://www.herbanfeast.com]), to outline ways in which they can work with clients to incorporate both important considerations when planning their special event. Whether it's a wedding, gala, party, auction, reception, or corporate event, Herban Feast has identified the top areas in which planning a special event can take into account consumers' growing interest in being more environmentally-minded and finding ways to save money.

Owner of Herban Feast, BJ Duft and his staff have drawn upon more than 20 years of expertise in the catering and event planning business to create the following "Su$tainably Savvy" event tips:
1.    Select vendors that employ sustainable practices, such as use of compostable utensils and plate ware, recycle and compost the majority of their waste, and have programs in place for donating left-over food and drink.
2.    Choose to host events mid-week or on Sunday versus on Friday and Saturday when fees for space and rentals are typically higher.
3.    Think local! Consider where your meal, rentals, beverages, linens, and flowers are coming from. There are a variety of great options that use local gardens, farms and resources for staging events - reducing your event's carbon footprint.
4.    Consider natural decorations or a space that doesn't require a lot of extra waste or cost, like balloons, lighting, tapestries, paper products, and furniture rentals. Use natural light if possible, and choose living decorations and centerpieces like plants and flowers that can be given to guests at the end of the event, or linens that can be reused.
5.    Bring Your Ideals to the Table by incorporating your own values and personality into the event. For example, invite guests to become the ambiance by dressing in your favorite color. Do this instead of adding costly decorative features. Emphasize a reduction in consumption by encouraging 'no-gift' events, instead suggesting donations to favorite charities.

"We know these tips work because we employ them daily when engaging with our existing client base, who share our values for the community and the environment, and may have budget limitations," said BJ Duft. "Together we are finding ways to reduce the environmental impact of events, while improving our own creative practices. Our strong desire to deliver the utmost in customer service inspires us to strategically work with our clients to create stunning events that align with their ideals and financial objectives."

Herban Feast is renowned in the area for its catering service, delivering delicious, market fresh dishes that use locally-sourced ingredients. The company introduced its new Sodo Park venue in April, offering clients a unique, flexible space for hosting gatherings of all types, from weddings to auctions to fitness retreats and corporate events. Herban Feast is a steward of its community, donating tens of hundreds of dollars annually to support area organizations, working with local farms and agriculture to create its menus, and adhering to strict sustainable practices around use and reuse of products.

High-resolution photographs of Herban Feast events are available at http://www.herbanfeast.com], and may be used to accompany any article or news item, online or off, related to Herban Feast and its new Sodo Park venue.

About Herban Feast:
Since 1999, Herban Feast has been one of the Seattle area's premier wedding and event catering companies, pairing fresh and local ingredients with exceptional service to create exciting and unique culinary experiences. As one of the top caterers in the Seattle area, Herban Feast is known for enlivening events with innovative menus and delicious food using seasonal ingredients from the Puget Sound region. Herban Feast clients receive full-service catering, including delivery and set-up, flowers, rentals, valet parking, and more with a special attention to every detail, which enables them to focus on their guests. Recently opening its new Sodo Park event venue in Seattle's Sodo (South of Downtown) neighborhood, Herban Feast also presents a distinctive urban location for hosting weddings, receptions, corporate events, galas, and private parties. For more information, please visit http://www.herbanfeast.com.

Media Inquiries:
Jennifer K Ritchie
REVOLUTION PR on behalf of Herban Feast
206.932.2454
jennifer @ revolutionpr.com

Sales and Marketing Inquiries
BJ Duft
Herban Feast
206.932.4717
bj @ herbanfeast.com

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Contact Information
BJ Duft Herban Feast http://www.herbanfeast.com/ 206-932-4717	Jennifer K Ritchie REVOLUTION PR http://www.revolutionpr.com 206-932-2454

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