Aston Villa Hospitality and Events are passionate about using locally sourced produce and ingredients wherever possible. Our award-winning chef team take great care and attention during the preparation of your chosen menus by:. Reducing our carbon footprint by wherever possible sourcing local produce through our network of Midlands based suppliers, manufacturers and producers. Ensuring that emphasis is placed on seasonal menus to avoid using out of season imported fruit and vegetables. Aston Villa owns an extensive allotment plot just ½ mile from Villa Park. The allotment is run in conjunction with St Georges Community Centre based in Nechells, and supplies fruit, vegetables and salad items for our Restaurant VMF, community kitchen and hospitality on a matchday. Sustainability

5Achieved Advanced Level of Kick It Out's Equality Standard. Kick It Out's highest level of achievement in the area of access to sport and reducing inequalities in sportWinners of Best in Class Gold Award 2011 and 2012 at Hotelympia, ExCeL, London competing at Salon Culinaire in the Live Theatre in the Major International Football Stadia AwardsM&IT Bronze Award Winners 2012 . Best UK Unusual VenueGreen Restaurant Awards 2012. Purchasing Category winner2012 MARCHE Awards. Chef of the Year - SilverGreen Apple Environmental AwardAwarded to Restaurant VMF by The Green OrganisationThe Offi cial Football Hospitality Awards 2012. Overall Matchday Hospitality Experience winner . Premier League Matchday Hospitality - Gold. Chef Team of the Year - Gold . The Green Award - GoldLatest Awards