A few years ago, Alvida started making its services more sustainable, so that we provide the events and parties for our customers in an environmentally conscious way with the climate as a starting point. We would like to take you through the steps we have taken.
We use the paperless office principle. Almost all internal and external documentation is sent digitally as much as possible. This includes contracts, quotes, invoices and other means of communication. All documents are stored on encrypted hard drives, which also ensures the security of our customers' data. These hard drives are encrypted and are stored in various safes.
Both at our location and at our customers' location, we only use LED lighting and energy-efficient equipment. This applies to, among other things, the lighting, the ambient lighting, the colored LED spots and the bar lighting. All our cranes have a water-saving aerator. This means that we saved 40% and 50% on water use in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
In recent years, transport reduction has helped us to go back to half of our fleet. By focusing efficiently on transport and the use of energy-efficient cars, we are contributing a very big step in reducing CO2 emissions.
Waste prevention, and in particular combating food waste. Using energy efficiently and creating recyclable packaging often result in less waste. The waste generated in our production is separated and processed daily so that 98% of our waste can be recycled.
Our products are produced by sustainable cultivation, so that no or less damage is caused to biodiversity, ecosystems, water and climate. Better for the environment, so better for you, that's why we work with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.
Last but not least, an honest presentation. During an event, buffet, barbecue or food market, the presentation is of course just as important as the points mentioned above. We make extensive use of recycled products in the presentation of our dishes. This includes the well-known wooden crates, beautiful and responsible decorative items that we maintain in-house so that they can be used again at any event. You will also find our famous spice crates at all our buffets, food markets and barbecue events so that your guests cut the herbs themselves, it couldn't be fresher! In addition, where possible, we work with biodegradable disposables and the materials we use are purchased completely sustainably.
This year, we wanted to completely outsource our Christmas party, so we looked for a company that could organize it for us. We quickly ended up with Alvida catering. The telephone contact was very pleasant and the quote came quickly and was complete. After that, Roy-Alexander and Raoul came to see the room and discuss the plan of action with us. On the day of the Christmas party, we didn't have to do anything ourselves and were surprised. We were indeed surprised: It looked so beautiful, the food was delicious and the service was smooth and pleasant. Afterwards, we received many compliments for the drinks.
We really enjoyed our party and that is certainly also thanks to the efforts of Alvida, who provided a surprising and very complete interpretation of the term 'catering' with their complete and original Food Market.
From the first contact, the approach was personal, thoughtful and thoughtful. Right down to the pre-tasting of the different wines. On the day itself, no effort was too much either; the people at Alvida were present in a pleasant and attentive way. That was also much appreciated by our guests, who are still talking about it!
Before I came into contact with Alvida, I had several other catering companies on the phone, but because the event was rather short, we were immediately told “no” everywhere. The contact with Alvida immediately went very smoothly (and fun) and they went to see what was possible. And really anything was possible! It couldn't be crazy enough, but luckily there was a professional response and an appropriate proposal was made that carefully listened to our wishes. I have experienced Alvida catering and events as extremely professional and flexible. The service provided by the catering and materials supplied was of excellent quality! In short, I would recommend Alvida to everyone. Improvement points? None!