The Farm Tavern is a friendly neighbourhood pub located in Brighton, serving lashings of traditional pub hospitality, local charm, and gastronomically good comfort food.

Rodin Chauchard-Stuart, licensee at The Farm Tavern, has been the driving force when it comes to implementing sustainable change.

Focusing on energy reduction mesasures, Rodin began by replacing the older incandescent bulbs with LED lightbulbs, ultimately improving The Farm Tavern’s lighting efficiency by up to 85%. In addition to this, timers and sensors have been placed on the lights and equipment to ensure they aren’t on for too long a period of time, especially if no one is in the vicinity. Energy Monitoring Technology and smart thermostats have also helped Rodin be more aware of what the pub is expending and helped him make more informed decisions when it comes to sustainability. 

Waste reduction has been another key area of focus for Rodin, with recycling programmes having been implemented to the operational process at the pub. Menus have also been changed to reduce waste, with portion sizes reduced and items such as side salads being optional for customers. Plant-based menu items are also now featured more frequently on the menu at The Farm Tavern, reducing the carbon footprint of the premises.

Furthermore, the installation of low-flow toilets, sensor taps and the use of water-efficient cleaning methods on the dishwasher and glass cleaner have helped The Farm Tavern reduce the volume of water waste produced daily.

When it comes to the staff, Rodin has established a small local team who share his values on sustainability. They are constantly committed to moving the pub towards a greener, more sustainable future and their shared values mean that they all help each other with their decision making.

We are delighted to recognise Rodin and the team at The Farm Tavern with Sustainability Champion status and look forward to seeing their outstanding work continue in the future.

You can view The Farm Tavern’s website here.