Food for Thought | Food and Hospitality Business Support and Networking

Food for Thought CIC supports Gloucestershire’s food, drink, farming, and hospitality sectors to thrive, not just survive.

Gloucestershire is home to hundreds of food and drink businesses, ranging from innovative start-ups to renowned global brands dedicated to providing the best.

Our county is a vibrant blend of cutting-edge trends and a rich rural heritage, making it a unique and special place.

Whether savouring the latest gourmet innovation or enjoying a taste of tradition, Gloucestershire offers a diverse and thriving food and drink scene that stands out.

About us

We are Food For Thought, a community interest company (CIC) made up of local business owners, organisations, and experts who are working together to build a vibrant and engaged community that champions positive trade and a sustainable and circular economy for the county’s food, drink, farming and hospitality sectors.

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Our next event

Chapter 5 - Experience Maker Workshop with Unmissable England
24 June 2025, 9.00am
Brickhampton Court, Churchdown

Join us for an exciting and interactive workshop designed to help Gloucestershire’s food, drink, farming, and hospitality businesses develop a bookable experience.

Led by Chris Brant, Unmissable England, Chris has supported a wide range of businesses through workshops and 1:1 sessions for major organisations and led VisitEngland’s Discover England Fund project, creating over 70 new visitor experiences across nine National Parks.

The workshop will cover how to develop a bookable experience, understanding commission rates, how to access new markets, and learn about online booking platforms. An overview of key market data for visiting the area, this data will be the latest available from VisitBritain and will help set the scene for developing new products for key markets

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Want to find out more?

This is just the start of the journey! If you would like to get involved, whether that be a commercial partner, event partner, an expert, or just want to know more about our plans, please get in touch.