[ Press releases listing ](/about-us/about-us/haringey-news " Press releases listing") 20 Jul. 2016 **The team at Veolia Haringey held an International Food Tasting Evening to raise money for the company’s chosen charity FoodCycle.** Cultivating the culinary delights of cultures from across the world, over 60 attendees from the local community and various Veolia contracts enjoyed a fantastic feast of food, all expertly created by Veolia Haringey staff representing their own global backgrounds. It was a true celebration of the diversity of Veolia’s workforce and the Haringey community. There were dishes from Yemen to Guyana to Cyprus to Brazil to Jamaica - and more besides! Importantly, over £830 was raised for FoodCycle through the sale of entry tickets to the event, dishes prices at a pound per portion, a charity raffle, and cash donations. Libby Brown, FoodCycle’s Senior Fundraising Officer, attended the event and addressed the guests, saying: “It’s wonderful to see Veolia Haringey and the wider community come together in support of FoodCycle’s work. The diversity of both the dishes created and the guests eating them is a fantastic representation of what happens at our projects across the country each and every day.” Dan Lester, Communications, Education & Outreach Manager for Veolia Haringey, said: “Thanks to everyone who made the event such a success, from the event organisers to the chefs to the guests - it was a fabulous evening enjoyed by all and we raised a fantastic amount of money for this worthy cause.” Guests raved about the event – here’s a selection of their comments: “Thanks for inviting me to a fantastic evening of great food and good company. I really enjoyed it.” “This was a wonderful idea for a worthy charity. However, it was not a ‘tasting’ evening, it was a feast fit for royalty. The food lovingly prepared by the organisers far surpassed restaurant quality! Bravo to the organisers! So very happy to have attended the event and I had a great time networking and knowing the other charities Veolia Haringey supports.” “We really enjoyed it and the food was really yummy!” “It was a great event last week. The lovely lady from Montserrat made me eat Goat Juice even after I was full up. Big up the dumpling maker!” “Can I just say a big thank you. The food was amazing and it was such a great atmosphere. Such a great way to raise money.” FoodCycle works to reduce food poverty and social isolation by serving nutritious three-course meals to vulnerable people – all made using surplus supermarket food that would otherwise have gone to waste. Should anyone wish to make a donation please visit . ![](/sites/g/files/dvc1811/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/image/2016/07/DSCF3141_1_0.JPG.webp?h=2e580042&itok=IfXDf1yu "FoodCycle Charity Evening") Event organisers (l-r) Hanadi Alhalaki, Grace Hull and Roz Belghrous