P&J Live's Guardian of Grub Initiative Is Combating Food Waste To Save Our Planet
P&J Live's Guardian of Grub Initiative Is Combating Food Waste To Save Our Planet
At P&J Live, we are proud to promote sustainability as our superpower, giving us a fighting chance to do our bit and help save our planet.
In the first of a series of updates, the venue will be sharing some of its secrets to sustainability success as it drives to Net Zero.
The first hero in our armoury is Guardians of Grub.
As a Guardian of Grub, P&J Live is provided with proactive tools to proactively tackle food waste at the venue. The initiative has also been adopted at all other ASM venues in the UK.
The first report generated for P&J Live showed that the venue showed an average reduction in monthly food waste of -22 Grams Per Cover (GPC) in comparison to previous wastage figures.
To do this, P&J Live’s kitchen team monitors any food wastage on a daily basis that might come back on banqueting plates and within buffets served during events.
Where unnecessary wastage was found, changes have been implemented Banqueting plate and buffet portion sizing were carefully considered and reviewed to ensure that there was still a more than adequate serving but not so over-generous to incur waste. This included the reduction of elements such as reducing a potato portion by 10 grams and also sourcing pre-prepared vegetables to prevent any prepping waste.
When cuts of meat are being prepared, the kitchen team ensure there is a plan for any trimmings, such as adjusting recipes to use these in other dishes. For example, cooked brisket might be used to make Stovie croquettes and fresh salmon used for canapés and chef’s choice finger foods. The size and weight of the joints bought in are also carefully considered to ensure there is nothing wasted.
Sometimes food waste can occur if event attendee numbers drop on the day of an event. This is because P&J Live’s team will have already ordered enough food to meet original orders, and so instead of any food going to waste, the kitchen team will immediately look at how this food can be used in an alternative dish. For example, apples from a buffet fruit bowl might be used to make apple crumble and apple gel, morning pastries might be used to make bread and butter pudding, and vegetables might be used in soups or purées.
With some clever innovation and a firm commitment, P&J Live is indeed a Guardian of Grub when it comes to food waste.
Watch this space as there’s much more to come!
For more information on P&J Live’s Sustainability journey, please visit: https://www.pandjlive.com/about/sustainability/
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I buy a VIP View Bar Upgrade?
You can purchase a VIP View Bar Upgrade to selected events here. It includes early access, fast-track entry, complimentary drink on arrival and access to the View Bar before, during and post-show.
- How can I purchase tickets for a concert at P&J Live?
Tickets are available from our ticketing agents AXS on https://www.axs.com/uk and Seat Unique on https://pandjlive.seatunique.c...
P&J Live do not sell tickets directly and are unable to take ticket bookings directly over the phone. Tickets must be purchased online.
- How do I register for access to venue presale?
For certain events, venue presale tickets might be on offer. This means you'll be access tickets before they go on general sale.
To gain access to our exclusive venue presale, sign up to our newsletter here and we will send you an email with the presale link for tickets go on general sale! Please note you'll need to be signed up at least an hour before the sale starts!
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- How can I book a table at 195 Bar & Grill?
Our 195 Bar & Grill offers a unique dining experience before selected shows at P&J Live. You can check availability and book a table here.
- Will I be able to purchase food at P&J Live?
There is a wide range of food and beverage options available to purchase for concerts and events, including catering outlets offering a variety of hot food options.
Please note - it is against venue policy to allow patrons to bring in their own food and drink to the venue. At P&J live it is our aim to be completely cashless, all of our bars, kiosks and restaurants accept card payments, this is more efficient, safe and ensures a speedy transaction. There are therefore no cash machines on the TECA site.
- Is there parking available at P&J Live?
Yes, there is parking available on-site at P&J Live.
There are various ways to pay for your parking at P&J Live
On site payment machines: We accept both cash and card payments on site, pay on exit is required by entering your vehicle registration at any one of our machines located in the car parks. Please note payment machines only take coins and not notes.
APCOA Connect App: Up to 24 hour after you have left the venue, you can pay for your parking on the APCOA Connect App. Once you have downloaded the app, use location code 6680 for the Sub-T Car Park (underground) and location code 2356 for the Surface Car Park.
You can also pay for parking via the APCOA website here, click which car park you parked in and then you will be able to pay for parking.
- Can I pay by cash within P&J Live?
At P&J Live it is our aim to be completely cashless, all of our bars, kiosks and restaurants accept card and contactless payments. This is more efficient, safe and ensures a speedy transaction.
There are no cash machines on the TECA sites.
- What bus can take me to P&J Live?
Regular buses will be coming in and out of the complex daily for public use. Details on bus routes and operators are still in discussion and any updates will be posted on the getting here page of the website.
Currently, the Stagecoach Service 727 runs regularly from Aberdeen City Centre to Aberdeen Airport, stopping in the TECA site as well as the 9A/X9 Service from Union Square to Inverurie. Updated timetables can be found here.
- How do I purchase accessible seating for a show at P&J Live?
Booking accessibility tickets has never been easier, this can now be booked online via AXS. If you are able or have someone to assist you please visit P&J Live's AXS Page, select the event you wish to see and click on ‘Wheelchair Tickets’ or ‘Ambulant Accessible Tickets’ to select your required seating and any companion tickets (if required).
Our seating configuration is flexible so the wheelchair and ambulant seating locations will vary from event to event, it is usual for us to have several locations for you to choose from, for wheelchair users; at the front of the flat floor seating beside the stage, a raised platform at the rear of the floor and also there are a few locations in our balcony area.
Further information on accessibility at the Venue can be found on our Accessibility page.