The City of Greater Bendigo has re-opened a tender inviting hospitality and catering businesses to join its Catering Panel as providers.
The Catering Panel is seeking new catering providers who can be called upon to prepare and deliver healthy hot or cold food options for specific functions, small to medium events and meetings organised at the City.
Caterers considered will need to provide a menu that follows the City's Healthy Food and Catering Policy and the Waste Wise Events Single-Use Plastic Policy.
Catering and hospitality businesses are invited to attend a pre-tender meeting which will take place online at 2pm on Monday May 29.
City Manager Active and Healthy Communities Amy Johnston said the aims of the catering panel supported the Council Plan (Mir wimbul) 2021-2025 and Healthy Greater Bendigo 2021-2025.
"The City is committed to promoting healthy food and drink choices across the municipality and that also includes providing healthy catering options for specific City-run functions, meetings and events that limit food miles, use local seasonal products where possible and minimise packaging and waste," Ms Johnston said.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for caterers and hospitality businesses to join the City's Catering Panel.
"You are encouraged to attend an online pre-tender information session which will guide you through the tender process.
"The City wants to make the process as simple as possible and City staff will help caterers to review menus to ensure they comply with the City's Healthy Food and Catering Policy.
