A popular trend that is setting hotels and restaurants apart is providing “farm-to-table” food and service. There are multiple advantages to joining this movement and it could be the element that gives your property an extra edge. As a travel PR firm based in NYC, we have seen a surge of places adopting the “hyper-local” mentality and the press are paying attention.
There is no denying that people are more aware of “going green” in various sectors of their lives. In this day and age of fast food and processed ingredients, the value of knowing where your food comes from is a somewhat rare commodity. Properties that have access to locally raised farm food are appealing to their guests but also to the media, who continuously are focusing on finding cutting-edge, high quality restaurants offering innovative farm-to-table cuisine.
Pat’s Organic Garden at Casa Bonita
The chef at Casa Bonita sources vegetables, seasonal fruits and herbs from the Lodge’s own orchard in the Dominican Republic. The organic garden at the hotel contributes to Casa Bonita’s commitment to sustainability providing a farm-to-table dining experience. The resort combines produce from their community, ingredients from Pat’s Organic Garden, and local seafood to create their menu.
Cater to your guests with fresh organic meals while still supporting your properties’ community is a respectable way to garner support from your clientele and get picked up by the media.
Las Terrazas’ O Restaurant
A guest at Las Terrazas participates in sustainable sourcing and catches his own fish to be filleted later at the premier O Restaurant.
The acclaimed O Restaurant at the stunning Las Terrazas Resort in Ambergris Caye offers fresh sea-to-table Caribbean fare. The chef uses only locally caught seafood from the surrounding waters. The quality of the food is remarkable and has resulted in bringing in 60% of its business from travelers outside the hotel.
Las Terrazas has also found a way to incorporate the local flavor of their resort and distinctive location in to the daily activities of their guests. The concierge service will organize excursions so travelers can fish the Caribbean waters with the help of experienced island natives. Guides will then filet the fresh catch and bring it to the chefs at O Restaurant who prepare it to the guests’ liking. These types of unique and interactive sustainable activities provide hotels with an edge even over other properties offering locally sourced dining experiences.
The resort provides a memorable activity and an opportunity for the restaurant attendees to experience first hand just how fresh their food is at the hotel. This is an exceptional way to highlight the hyper local atmosphere of your property.
Take advantage of Las Terraza’s summer offer and book five nights and get the 6th night free. For more information contact them at reservations@lasterrazasbelize.com or US Reservations at 800-447-1553.