We now use compostable lids for our coffee, tea and hot chocolate takeaway drinks, manufactured from CPLA. What is PLA? PLA is a compostable bioplastic which is created from plant sugars. PLA is an abbreviation of polylactic acid which is made from sugars such as corn starch, sugar cane or sugar beet. Industrial corn is the primary source crop at the moment which is grown using sustainable farming practices such as: Limiting the excessive use of pesticides and water Not sourcing from land with high biodiversity or high carbon areas. Avoiding aggressive agricultural processes. Managing greenhouse gas emissions on the farm....

A beautiful baby shower is the perfect way to celebrate one of life’s greatest milestones and for family and friends to express their joy at your pregnancy. When a baby is on the way, the parents aren’t the only ones that get excited. Odds are that the future grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, friends, and other loved ones will also be eager to welcome the newest member of the family. A baby shower is one of the most traditional ways in which your loved ones come together to express their joy at your pregnancy. It’s a time for friends and family...

Some people associate afternoon tea with summer and sitting in a beautiful garden with friends enjoying an English classic. But we are breaking the norm because we think afternoon tea should be enjoyed all year round! If you have never experienced one of our afternoon teas then let me break it down for you… Obviously you can just walk in off the street and order one and it will be delightful. However, did you know that you can pre-book your afternoon tea event, to make the experience even better? You can pre-book an afternoon tea experience for as many people as...

Even though it’s known as the heart of the home, the kitchen is always one room in the home that becomes slightly neglected when it comes to the Christmas décor. Throughout the festive period, the kitchen is used non-stop, whether that’s to prepare some bucks fizz and snacks, or for cooking Christmas day dinner, you can guarantee that there will always be something happening in there. By giving your kitchen a Christmas makeover, you’ll instantly bring the festive cheer and brighten up your interiors for Christmas! Wonderful Wreaths When Christmas arrives, and we can finally get our gorgeous Christmas decorations down...

Comforting, hearty and totally animal product free, these recipe will help see you through the cold now that it is time to pull out the woolly jumpers, hats and scarves. Three of the most important vegan foods for colder weather are winter squash, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Not only are they widely available, they’ll help you stay warm because they’re almost invariably baked or made into soups. And don’t forget all the other root vegetables, each of which is amazing when roasted: parsnips, carrots, rutabagas, beets, and turnips. These are incredibly nourishing and satisfying foods to eat. Tomato and cauliflower koshari...

Looking for summer vegan recipes? Want light, vibrant and seasonal lunches to enjoy outdoors? Well we knew we needed some, so we thought we’d do a small round-up of some great summer Vegan recipes that will definitely be on our go to list of summer eats! Sunblush tomato and olive vegan paella This vibrant plant-based paella promises warming, summery flavours and looks great as the centrepiece to a dinner party spread out in the garden. Full of antipasti favourites, this plant-based paella is packed with punchy flavour and will impress the whole family. Patatas bravas The ultimate crowd-pleaser, recreate this popular...

With the summer fast on it’s way, we know that you’ll be looking for things to do throughout the summer months, restrictions allowing. Eastbourne is a wonderful place to visit and screams classic British Summer holiday! Originally a fishing village and later developed into a large Victorian beach resort, Eastbourne is one of the most popular places to visit in England for those seeking a seaside getaway. Eastbourne is on the eastern cusp of the South Downs National Park, and just west the coast begins to rise hair-raisingly from the shingle beach. So what is there to do in and around...

I have created a round-up of 5 great Vegan lunch recipe ideas to see you through the week and beyond! I found some delicious lunch time recipes for you to try at home or on the go!   Quick and Easy Basil, Avocado Pasta – I am always one for a pasta because 9 times out of 10 you can enjoy it hot or cold and as long as you have some good tupperware, you can pop it in your bag and take it to work. This recipe from Nourish Your Glow does look super easy and delicious and I am...

Self-help books often promote the power of positive affirmations. You, me, and almost everybody in the 21st century have heard of them. But if you’ve never tried them before, the idea can seem incredibly awkward. Telling yourself how awesome you are can seem bizarre, but if that’s all you’re doing, there are probably more effective ways to go about it. And if you’re a sceptic, it doesn’t hurt to understand how and why positive affirmations became so popular. And yes, there is genuine theory and a fair amount of neuroscience behind this practice. There’s value in patting yourself (and your friends)...

Just because you’re a vegetarian or indeed vegan does not mean you cannot enjoy delicious food. We ourselves have a number of vegetarian dishes on our menu that a lot of our diners enjoy, but we thought it would be great to share a selection of 5 vegetarian and vegan recipes for you to try at home that the whole family will enjoy! Spicy Thai Noodles The chunky chef has created this delicious looking recipe for Spicy Thai Noodles that is ready in just 20 minutes. Deliciously spicy with hints of sweetness, these thai noodles are an amazing addition to your...