Westminster: Bath Food Roadshow

Ben Howlett MP hosted a ‘Taste of Bath’ food roadshow to MPs, Parliamentary staff and selected members of the Press at Westminster on the 8th June.

David Evennett MP: Minister of Tourism, Helen Rich: Taste of Bath, David James: CEO Bath Tourism Plus, Ben Howlett MP (left to right)

There was a fantastic turnout with 300+ attendees including Elizabeth Truss MP, Secretary of State, David Evennett MP minister for Tourism and Liam Fox former secretary of State for Defence. Boris Johnson, briefly ran in and out.

'I really enjoyed welcoming so many Bath local producers to Parliament allowing us to join together in showing off how much Bath has to offer. It is a fantastic city yet many people I spoke to at the event only thought of it as a spa town, not realising how much more it has to offer.

'I want to thank all the amazing producers who gave up their time to come and show off their tasty produce alongside Helen Rich from Taste of Bath and David James from Bath Tourism Plus. The Secretary of State was very impressed with what the city has to offer as were all other visitors. I look forward to running a similar event next year, giving Bath a national stage.' Ben Howlett MP.

Gerard Krow: Honey Midford Cider, Elizabeth Truss: Secretary of State, Ben Howlett MP (left to right)

The event was attended by Helen Rich, founder of Taste of Bath and David James CEO of Bath Tourism Plus, as well 8 producers based within 10 miles of Bath. Bath Soft Cheese, Meg’s cottage Fudge, Choc on Choc, Bath Gin, Electric Bear Brewing Company, Honey Midford Cider, Somerset Hot Sauce and Round Hill Roastery, who represented 25% of Taste of Bath’s producers.

The event was exceptionally well received by the parliamentarians as well as members of the national press. People were delighted by the quality of our produce, as well as the array of products on offer from within 10 miles of the City of Bath.

"We all loved going to Parliament, it was such a relaxed affair with lots of laughter, banter and positive feedback regarding the products. Ben Howlett MP's showcase enabled us to shine a light on Bath's foodie credentials at a national level. www.taste-of.co.uk Taste of Bath is a gateway to all the Best of Bath artisan produce that can be sent across the UK. With many an MP giving me their card and encouragement to come to their City next, Taste of may be the next phase in Food Tourism and local produce sourcing and PR online." Helen Rich: Founder Taste of Bath

We hope this is start of a local food revolution in Bath, on the back of this national exposure, Taste of Bath will be working with Bath Tourism Plus, Bath BID and Bath council to make local food more accessible to the people of Bath! Watch this space.