Sustainability | Wine & Dine'm Catering

MEANINGFUL EVENTS SHOULD'NT COST THE EARTH

MEANINGFUL EVENTS SHOULD'NT COST THE EARTH

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

AT WINE & DINE'M

AT WINE & DINE'M

AT WINE & DINE'M

At Wine & Dine’m, sustainability is not an after thought - It’s integrated into how we operate every day. From the suppliers we select, the dishes we craft and the ways we engage with our community and environment, every decision reflects our commitment to a greener future.


We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint, supporting local producers, operating responsibly and contributing to a more sustainable future for our industry and community. Our Environmental Management Plan guides our actions across environmental, social and cultural sustainability.

At Wine & Dine’m, sustainability is not an after thought - It’s integrated into how we operate every day. From the suppliers we select, the dishes we craft and the ways we engage with our community and environment, every decision reflects our commitment to a greener future.


We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint, supporting local producers, operating responsibly and contributing to a more sustainable future for our industry and community. Our Environmental Management Plan guides our actions across environmental, social and cultural sustainability.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A GREENER FUTURE

OUR COMMITMENT TO A GREENER FUTURE

OUR COMMITMENT TO A GREENER FUTURE

We recognise that the hospitality and events sector plays a significant role in waste generation and resource consumption. We are actively working to:

Reduce waste through reuse, recycling, composting & smarter procurement

Reduce waste through reuse, recycling, composting & smarter procurement

Minimise energy, water & resource consumption

Minimise energy, water & resource consumption

source responsibly from local, ethical & sustainable suppliers

source responsibly from local, ethical & sustainable suppliers

support community initiatives that reduce food insecurity & increase social impact

support community initiatives that reduce food insecurity & increase social impact

respect cultural heritage & engage meaningfully with traditional owners & indigenous suppliers

respect cultural heritage & engage meaningfully with traditional owners & indigenous suppliers

Our clients value transparency, accountability and tangible action — and so do we. We continually review our goals, measure our performance and evolve our practices to ensure we are improving year after year.

LOCALLY SOURCED,
SEASONAL PRODUCE

LOCALLY SOURCED,
SEASONAL PRODUCE

LOCALLY SOURCED,
SEASONAL PRODUCE

Great food starts with great produce. We proudly prioritise local, fresh & seasonal ingredients wherever possible, supporting Queensland growers, regional producers & artisan suppliers.


While this is our gold-standard, we also believe in being open and transparent about instances when sourcing out-of-state is necessary. Due to the size of our business, the breadth of our culinary offerings, and our event capacity, there are occasions when 100% 'local and seasonal' produce may not be achievable within Queensland - factors such as timing, climate or availability can affect this.


In these cases, our commitment remains to support other Australian businesses & producers, before all else.

WHAT WE CAN PROMISE

WHAT WE CAN PROMISE

WHAT WE CAN PROMISE

WE BUY LOCAL FIRST. ONLY LOOKING BEYOND QLD WHEN PRODUCTS ARE UNAVAILABLE, OUT-OF-SEASON OR NOT PRODUCED TO THE STANDARD REQUIRED

WE BUY LOCAL FIRST. ONLY LOOKING BEYOND QLD WHEN PRODUCTS ARE UNAVAILABLE, OUT-OF-SEASON OR NOT PRODUCED TO THE STANDARD REQUIRED

WE WORK WITH TRUSTED SUPPLIERS WHO UPHOLD STRONG ENVIRONMENTAL & ETHICAL PRACTICES

WE WORK WITH TRUSTED SUPPLIERS WHO UPHOLD STRONG ENVIRONMENTAL & ETHICAL PRACTICES

WE DESIGN MENUS WITH A FOCUS ON SEASONALITY, REDUCING UNNECESSARY FOOD MILES, WHILST ENSURING QUALITY, CONSISTENCY & EXCEPTIONAL FLAVOUR

WE DESIGN MENUS WITH A FOCUS ON SEASONALITY, REDUCING UNNECESSARY FOOD MILES, WHILST ENSURING QUALITY, CONSISTENCY & EXCEPTIONAL FLAVOUR

This balanced approach ensures we stay true to our sustainability values without compromising quality or guest experience — something equally important to us and our clients. 

CURRENT INITIATIVES. FUTURE IMPROVEMENT.

CURRENT INITIATIVES. FUTURE IMPROVEMENT.

OUR SUSTAINABILITY ACTIONS

OUR SUSTAINABILITY ACTIONS

& FUTURE GOALS

& FUTURE GOALS

& FUTURE GOALS

Sustainability in hospitality isn’t achieved through one initiative, it’s a mindset.

At Wine & Dine’m, we focus on intentional actions that reduce impact, spark change & inspire better event choices. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made & we’re even more excited about where we’re heading next. 

WHAT WE'RE ALREADY DOING

WHAT WE'RE ALREADY DOING

WHERE WE'RE GOING NEXT

WHERE WE'RE GOING NEXT

2026 / 2027 TARGETS

2026 / 2027 TARGETS

We know sustainability isn’t a “done” project — it evolves. These are the next steps we’re taking to further reduce our environmental impact and create positive outcomes for both people and the planet.

We know sustainability isn’t a “done” project — it evolves. These are the next steps we’re taking to further reduce our environmental impact and create positive outcomes for both people and the planet.

INTRODUCE A 'LOW-WASTE' MENU RANGE

INTRODUCE A 'LOW-WASTE' MENU RANGE

INTRODUCE A 'LOW-WASTE' MENU RANGE

Designed to reduce food offcuts and packaging

Designed to reduce food offcuts and packaging

Designed to reduce food offcuts and packaging

minimum 85% compostable or recyclable packaging

minimum 85% compostable or recyclable packaging

minimum 85% compostable or recyclable packaging

When applicable, across all menu items and event styles

When applicable, across all menu items and event styles

When applicable, across all menu items and event styles

quarterly food waste tracking at hq

quarterly food waste tracking at hq

quarterly food waste tracking at hq

To measure and reduce wastage at the production level

To measure and reduce wastage at the production level

To measure and reduce wastage at the production level

onboarding two new indigenous-owned suppliers

onboarding two new indigenous-owned suppliers

onboarding two new indigenous-owned suppliers

Across food, beverage, gifting or other service categories

Across food, beverage, gifting or other service categories

Across food, beverage, gifting or other service categories

75% of core ingredients sources from qld or australia

75% of core ingredients sources from qld or australia

75% of core ingredients sources from qld or australia

With transparency for exceptions like spices, dairy alternatives and specialty items

With transparency for exceptions like spices, dairy alternatives and specialty items

With transparency for exceptions like spices, dairy alternatives and specialty items

LOOKING AHEAD

LOOKING AHEAD

2027 & BEYOND

2027 & BEYOND

OFFERING CLIENTS A CARBON-CONSCIOUS EVENT ADD ON

OFFERING CLIENTS A CARBON-CONSCIOUS EVENT ADD ON

To further reduce and offset impact

SHARING AN ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY SNAPSHOT

SHARING AN ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY SNAPSHOT

So our community can follow our progress

EXPANDING STAFF TRAINING

EXPANDING STAFF TRAINING

So sustainability is embedded in every event touchpoint