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Edd Lees

Edd Lees has over twenty years of experience in financial markets and left his job as global co-head of a derivatives business to become a co-founder in Wildfarmed. He believes that the extractive business models of the last century will become obsolete and that Wildfarmed will be recognised as a regenerative brand built for long-term resilience.

Edd’s role as co-founder is to bring together farmers, food businesses, consumers and investors to build a scalable, transparent food network.

Rebecca Mayhew 

Rebecca farms with her husband, Stuart, and two children, Isobel and Jack, in South Norfolk, where they’re converting their once intensively farmed 500 acres into a regenerative oasis. The farm comprises a 60-head raw Jersey dairy, sheep, pigs, goats and laying hens, plus a farm shop, cafe, butchery and vineyard. The farm is managed holistically in order to promote the land’s healing. Rebecca engages with other farmers, the public and local schools about climate change, farming practices and nutrient dense food.

Josiah Meldrum

Josiah and the company he co-founded in 2012, Hodmedod’s, are at the forefront of making British farming more sustainable. Working with about 35 farmers around the UK to retail and wholesale beans and pulses to the hospitality and grocery industry, in addition to selling its own-brand products online, Hodmedod’s benefits its network of farmers in two crucial ways – as an agronomist assisting farmers to introduce new crops to British soils and as a successful brand vouchsafing the traceability of its products. The latter allows Hodmedod’s products to command a premium price in the consumer marketplace.

Hamish Anderson

Hamish is the CEO of Tate Enterprises Ltd, heading up �ղ��ٱ�’s commercial portfolio which includes the museum’s cafés and restaurants, onsite shops, Coffee by Tate, product and image licensing, events and Corporate Membership, ecommerce, and publishing. With an extensive career in wine buying, he has grown �ղ��ٱ�’s renowned wine cellars for over 25 years winning numerous awards along the way. Known as a prominent voice in the wine world, he is a leading commentator and regular contributor to wine columns. In 2012 he helped create �ղ��ٱ�’s coffee roasting business Coffee by Tate, which has an industry-leading sourcing programme, based on gender equality.

Starter

Black badger carlin pea and sage puree, sourdough cracker & house pickles

Main Course

Slow braised, Packington Estate, venison shoulder, Kernel stout, mushroom, barley & kale

Or

Crown prince squash, Kernel stout, mushroom, barley & kale.

Origins:

Black badger carlin peas – Hodmedods

Sourdough – made using Wildfarmed flour

Venison – Packington estate – the Ethical butcher

Stout – Kernal brewery, Bermondsey

Vegetables – Natoora

Squash - Forge farm, Oxfordshire

We have crafted a special autumnal menu to showcase the finest British, sustainable produce sourced from our trusted suppliers, including Natoora, Hodmedods, Wildfarmed, Forge Farm, Kernel Brewery, and The Ethical Butcher. This menu celebrates the rich diversity and quality of seasonal ingredients, thoughtfully curated to complement the themes of the event. Many of our suppliers practice regenerative farming, focusing on enhancing soil health and promoting biodiversity, which aligns with our commitment to sustainability. By supporting these practices, we ensure that our food is not only delicious but also contributes to the long-term health of the environment.

EA Festival is the producer of two biennial festivals, , an ideas and literary festival, and , a festival about Environment, Culture and Entrepreneurship. Both festivals feature top thought leaders, authors and performers and EA Festival is the top festival of its kind in the East of England.

Please arrive via The Corner Bar entrance on the North/Riverside of the building.

The ticket includes a free drink upon arrival, and we suggest arriving no later than 18:30.

The one-hour talk will commence at 19:00 and will take place in ������ Restaurant followed by dinner

Additional drinks and wine pairings are available to purchase with your meal on the night.

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