BBC Chef to give money-saving tips to West London residents

TV chef Richard Fox is coming to West London to share his tips and give advice on how to turn leftovers and food waste into different tasty dishes and gastronomic treats which are cheap and simple to make.

Did you know that Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow and Richmond Councils spend £7.6 million disposing of all the food thrown in the rubbish bins each year?

Richard Fox will be hosting 5 events across the area to promote cooking without wasting food, which will feature live cookery demonstrations and a question-and-answer session on cooking, recipes and food. Shoppers and residents will also be able to take part in a cookery competition to see who can make the best dish out of leftovers. In addition, there will be a Love Food Hate Waste information stall, offering advice on cutting food waste. Visitors will be able to get personalised tips and advice, including recipe ideas.

The Love Food Hate Waste event has been organised as part of European Week for Waste Reduction to help you save up to £50 a month by getting the most from the food you buy.

Do you want to cook with Richard Fox? Send an email to info@westlondonwaste.gov.uk telling us why you should take part in the Ready Steady Cook competition, we’ll select someone to take part. Make sure to tell us your phone number so we can get in touch.

How can you save £50 a month?

• Make a shopping list – stops you buying things you already have that could go out of date and then get thrown away.
• Plan your meals – check your fridge to see when food goes out of date and plan meals using that food. A plan also means someone else can do the cooking!
• Time for a big freeze – Most foods are easy to freeze and keep for later so get the most from it and freeze your leftovers, your bread and anything else that is going out of date soon.
• Make the most of your leftovers – there are lots of things you can do with small amounts of uneaten food – ask one of our advisors and check on the website.

What events?