Get fresh, organic, local food in Forest Hill

[FH Food Assembly]

The Forest Hill Food Assembly is a group of local residents who select local farmers & food producers and group buy from them directly online. It is a French concept who started 4 years ago, it has crossed over here in the UK very recently (about 6 months ago) and is now happening next to you, in Forest Hill.

Supermarkets dictate how food must be produced and the result is that we - consumers - end up with vegetables full of pesticides, fruits from all around the world and meat and diary stuffed with antibiotics! They take big margins on producers who end up with almost nothing and are forced to produce at an industrial level.

The Food Assembly initiative is to boycott those supermarkets, buy directly from local producers and get good, fresh and local food at an affordable price!

So how does this all work? Pretty simple indeed: you create a login online on the Forest Hill branch of the website (plug in your postcode and it should come up) - order online before the Tuesday of any given week. Then producers deliver your order every Thursday from 6-8pm in The Railway Telegraph pub, 112 Stanstead road, and you just have to pick it up.

The money is fairly redistributed to the producers (8% go to the platform and to the Assembly host, all remaining to the producer) and you know what you get from the source as you can meet them in person, talk to them and even visit their farms (we'll organize visits in spring when the weather will be more enjoyable).

Of course this approach is making a lot of noise on media and social networks. You can find out more about the Food Assembly in the BBC News, Guardian and on social networks.

You can join us for free registering here: The Forest Hill Food Assembly. No tie-ins, just have a look to the wide range of products already available. You can also come and visit next Thursday at the pub to see by yourself and chat with us but dont forget that you can only order online before Tuesday midnight.

Hope to see you soon joining the food revolution!

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[FH Food Assembly]

Thursday 26th collection

From next week, the Forest Hill Food Assembly will start the collection a bit earlier to help parents with little ones to pick up their order before the evening rush (bath, dinner, goodnight story...). So the next collections will start 30 minutes earlier from 5:30 to 7.30pm.

New Book Corner

Food for thought is probably as important as what is in our plate. Even better, ideas are free and can be shared easily again and again with a book. That's why we'll now have a library with various books about Food (food industry, essay, cookbook). The principle is simple: have a look, pick the one you like, bring it back 2 weeks later.

Don't miss the next collection!

Join us here: https://thefoodassembly.com/en/assemblies/49

[FH Food Assembly]

From Thursday 5th March, The Forest Hill Food Assembly will welcome World of Zing, the spice specialist that will make your meals even tastier!

All blends are made with the best spices in Mile End. We have selected for you a range of flavored sea salts, chillies, pepper, pop-corn seasonings and home made cocktails.

World of Zing's products will be available every fortnight, so don't miss the opportunity to try them now.

We also offer this week vegetables, meat, bread, cheese, beer, jam, granola, cakes & tarts.

Please remember that the market will be open until Tuesday night!

Click here to join https://thefoodassembly.com/en/assemblies/49

[FH Food Assembly]

Please remember that the market will be open until Tuesday night for the collection of Thursday 5th from 5:3 to 7:30pm in the Railway Telegraph.

[mikej]

Might I suggest that for new people it would be good if they could browse your products and prices, without having to register?
That puts me off, because I don't know what I can afford, and if I will want to buy anything. I don't want to have to register until I know what's on offer.

Just trying to help!

[Smiffy]

Local farmers in Forest Hill?

[hazy]

This looks great - I've signed up & I'm looking forward to some delicious goodies

[FH Food Assembly]

Hi Mikej,

Thanks for your feedback.

The team of developers is working on it. But at tho moment, you have to register first. If afterwards, you are not interested anymore, you can ask to delete your account. It would be nice to have a look first, it is without any commitment.

The market will close tomorrow night for the collection on Thursday.

Audrey Bouttier
- Forest Hill Food Assembly Host

[FH Food Assembly]

Hi Smiffy,

The producers we have selected are located in a perimeter of 50 miles. Most of the producers are from London and the farmers are all from Kent.

You can have a look on the map of our producers on the web platform.

Regards,

Audrey Bouttier

[FH Food Assembly]

The Forest Hill Food Assembly is doing well thanks to you!

This is our weekly meeting in the Railway Telegraph pub about local food and we are happy to see you more numerous.

The new market is now open with local sauerkraut, honey, fresh pasta, beer, seeds butter, granola and our now classical veg, meats, breads & cheese!

You have until Tuesday night to place your order for the collection on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Railway Telegraph pub.

https://thefoodassembly.com/en/assemblies/49

Audrey & Vincent

[FH Food Assembly]

Hello,

This is the last day to place your order and get your fresh food from the Forest Hill Food Assembly on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30.

This week we have pasta, honey, seeds butter and new products as sauerkraut, guinea-fowl and the sausage of the month with dark chocolate, chilli and lime!
You will find of course your weekly meat, veg, bread, beer, cakes and tarts.

See you soon in the Railway Telegraph for the collection!

https://thefoodassembly.com/en/assemblies/49

[FH Food Assembly]

19th March Market is now open!

Good morning,

The past couple of days have got us excited that spring might be on the way and there's no better way to celebrate the changing season than with some wonderful local food!

From Streatham Sourdough, East Dulwich Pastas, Peckham preserves, Sydenham Cakes & Tarts and award winning Bermondsey Cheese to East London Spices, we have the best in local produce, not forgetting our stunning meat and vegetables coming from Kent! So have an explore and try something new along with your old favourites this week!

Try the cake of the month: a moist and delightful spiced pumpkin cake topped with chocolate shavings that makes a perfect tea time treat.
Brockmans offers a new salad: The Claytonia perfoliata. Most commonly it is eaten raw in salads and sometimes boiled like spinach, which it resembles in taste.
Be tempted by Marsh's guinea-fawl: the flavour is similar to that of chicken but it has a hint of gaminess.
And have a look on the numerous spices that can turn any dish into a culinary delight!

Make your purchase here: https://thefoodassembly.com/en/assemblies/49

See you in the Railway Telegraph from 5:30 to 7:30pm.

Audrey & Vincent
- Your Forest Hill Food Assembly Hosts

[FH Food Assembly]

Hi dear Sydenham residents,

The sale is now open, so roll on up to pick you choice meats, veg, breads, cheeses, cakes and beers!

This week there is Honey on sale all from near by areas of south London and Seeds butter.

There's also plenty of new greens as mixed salad, brocoli and some lovely fresh wild garlic, excellent for a butter 'maître d'hôtel', dressing or a pesto!
Discover also the beautiful Turban 'Giraumon' squash, among other delicious squashs.

So have a browse or peruse though our goods and welcome in spring, it starts on the 20th. And celebrate the start of all thing new with some Lamb, pastas or cakes!

You will have till Tuesday 24th March to place your order and pick up your basket on Thursday 26th!

https://thefoodassembly.com/en/assemblies/49

Audrey & Vincent
- Your Forest Hill Food Assembly Hosts

[FH Food Assembly]

Hello,

Don't miss the Food Assembly Easter Market in the Railway Telegraph Thursday 2nd April from 5:30 to 7:30!

Producers are making everything ready to help you prepare a delicious Easter Menu: from lamb, tasty sourdough loaves and cheese to jams, cakes, spices and plenty of vegetables.

Enjoy Easter with the best and freshest local products!

Place your order till Tuesday 31st March here: https://thefoodassembly.com/en/assemblies/49

Follow us on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/foresthillfoodassembly

See you soon!

Audrey & Vincent
- Your Forest Hill Food Assembly Hosts

[FH Food Assembly]

Hello dear ones,

The new Forest Hill Food Assembly sale is now open with delicious fresh, local food!

What's new this week?

We have a new sausage made of lemon and poppy seed!!

This crisp, delicate sausage is made with lots of juice and zest for a delightful tang. Poppy seeds have a natural affinity for lemon with there slightly nutty flavour, a classic mix in cakes, soon to be a classic in sausages.

We also have new raw food from PaMa:

For those who enjoyed the Kimchi brussels sprouts, we also have now naturally fermented Rainbow Carrots to eat as pickles

You can now choice among two different sauerkrauts:

- Garden of Eden is flavoured with fresh lavender, sage, thyme and rosemary - a magic experience ;

- and the traditional Sauerkraut flavoured with caraway seeds.

And don't miss the raw sauerkraut and beetroot crackers: two super healthy and delicious raw snacks which can be used as a canapé, sprinkled over soups or salad and love to be dipped in all sorts of dips!

The cake of the month is a traditional Italian sponge cake with moist pears and dark chocolate. It makes a lovely dessert if served with ice cream, but it is also delicious on its own. Try it!

Emanuela's new pastas have come! Cappellacci Artichoke, Pecorino cheese and potato and Ravioli with beef, pork, mushroom and spinach, perfect with butter and sage!

And to finish, the bread is back!!!

Be curious and try something new!

You can order from now here: https://thefoodassembly.com/en/assemblies/49

Next collection on Thursday 9th April from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Railway Telegraph.

See you soon!

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[FH Food Assembly]

Last chance to get fresh, local food on Thursday 9th April in Forest Hill from the Railway Telegraph 5:30 to 7:30!

Try Emanuela's amazing pastas and fill your fridge with lot of vegetables by placing your order until tonight!

https://thefoodassembly.com/en/assemblies/49

Support the local economy.

[FH Food Assembly]

Hi all!

New sale open in the Forest Hill Food Assembly!

For those who are back from Easter holidays, don't miss our fresh, local products.

This week we have new herbs from Brockmans Farm - as tarragon and thyme - to give freshness to your meals.
You will find Marsh Produce's excellent meat and Elephant Bakehouse's tasty bread and crunchy bread.
We also have cheese, jam, granola, beer, cakes, seeds butter and spices.

Be numerous to place your order to support this local initiative. The sale will be open until Tuesday 14th April midnight. The collection will happen on Thursday 16th in the Railway Telegraph from 5:30 to 7:30.

https://thefoodassembly.com/en/assemblies/49

Follow us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/foresthillfoodassembly

Yes to local!

[FH Food Assembly]

Hi everybody!

This message to remind you that it is the last day to place your order for the collection on Thursday 16th from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Railway Telegraph!

We have just added Kappacasein's raw cultured butter, made using cream from the whey produced during cheese making. This butter is made in small batches! Try it!

Eat fresh, local, organic food. Eat real food!

http://www.thefoodassembly.com/en/assemblies/49

[FH Food Assembly]

Hi!

Don't forget to place your order before tomorrow night for the collection on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Railway Telegraph.

Amazing fresh local food available! Support our local producers.

https://thefoodassembly.com/en/assemblies/49

[FH Food Assembly]

The sale is now open!

All you have to do is make your order however big or small, by Tuesday the 28th for the collection on Thursday 30 April from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Railway Telegraph.

Try beers, jams, breads, granola and spices as well as our Marsh's & Brockmans famous meats and vegetables.

The Food Assembly is a great way to meet local producers, try new food and meet your neighbours too! So don't forget to come.

Share recipes, tips and feedbacks on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/foresthillfoodassembly

Enjoy looking at all the tasty goods everyone, we'll see you on Thursday!

Audrey, Vincent & Olympe