Slow Food Edinburgh runs a Taste Panel with the aim of getting to know our local foods a little better. The panel remit is to discover, taste, research and record examples of good, interesting local food, gradually establishing an authoritative knowledge base which will be independent of the producers themselves and therefore of value not just to members, but also visitors, chefs, delis etc. The findings will also provide direct links into other convivium events such as meals, farm visits or wider tastings.

(By local we are looking towards food associated with Edinburgh and the Lothians, by geographic, historic and individual links.)

Tasting sessions might focus on a single product, or might involve comparative tastings with other, similar local products, or other, similar products from elsewhere or abroad. A cheese, for example, might be tasted alongside a cheese from France made in a similar way. Alternatively, a session might cover a range of products from a single producer.

Our findings will be posted up on this website for you to read. These are all our personal opinions and our own personal tastes that are expressed, we aim to encourage you to try more local produce or recipes for yourselves. If you find something wonderful that you think we should try please email us at taste@slowfoodedinburgh.co.uk 

Applications to join the Taste Panel can be made by emailing taste@slowfoodedinburgh.co.uk, numbers for the panel are limited but new members are very welcome when spaces permit.

The details of each of the tasting sessions held so far are on the individual pages below - just click on the title to see the page.