Every event trader knows the importance of reliable equipment – your shelter, signage and setup are what keep your business running smoothly. Surf & Turf Instant Shelters, the UK’s experts in pop-up gazebos, branded shelters, and event accessories, are extending that same commitment to quality by transforming surplus materials into innovative, eco-friendly solutions for caterers.
Turning Surplus Materials into Eco-Friendly Products
Through their ongoing eco project, the Cheshire-based team at Surf & Turf give new life to surplus and spare materials from production. Using their in-house production studio – complete with a skilled seamstress – these materials are transformed into practical products for traders, such as Eco Shelter Cover Bags and Eco Sidewall Accessory Bags.
In their short video “Upcycling Old Shelters into Pencil Cases”, Surf & Turf showcase how surplus gazebo fabric is transformed into pencil cases. These were then donated to Brecon Mountain Rescue to support with their vital fundraising efforts in Wales. This project highlights how Surf & Turf combine sustainability, creativity, and community support, turning surplus materials into useful items while making a positive impact.
Eco Products Perfect for Pop-Up Caterers
Surf & Turf’s Eco Range of products are designed with street food operators, coffee vans, and festival caterers in mind – practical, resilient, and eco-conscious.
- Eco Shelter Cover Bags: Made from reclaimed materials, these durable bags protect gazebos during transport while supporting sustainable practices.
- Eco Sidewall Accessory Bags: Crafted from repurposed fabric, ideal for storing and transporting sidewalls, banners, and kit.
- PVC-Free Promotional Banners: Printed on recyclable materials with eco-friendly inks for professional, reusable branding.
- Eco Weights: Sustainable, sturdy, and essential for keeping your shelter secure at outdoor events.
- Eco Flags – Feather Flags, Teardrop Banners, and Portrait Flags: Made from 100% recycled polyester using PET yarn from plastic bottles, and completely PVC-free. Perfect for helping pop-up pizza stalls, burger vans, and dessert stands stand out while promoting a sustainable future.
In-House Innovation and Community Impact
A key part of Surf & Turf’s sustainability ethos is trying to keep production local and hands-on. Much of the production – from design and printing to cutting and sewing – is completed at their UK base, allowing the team to carefully manage materials, minimise waste, and maintain exceptional quality standards while supporting local craftsmanship.
Their commitment to sustainability is exemplified in the short video “Giving Our Leftover Fabric A Second Life”. Instead of letting leftover fabric and offcuts go to waste, Surf & Turf donate them to local scrap stores – vibrant community hubs where artists, schools, and local groups can repurpose the materials for creative projects. By giving these materials a second life, the team help drive both social and environmental change, showing how thoughtful production choices can make a meaningful impact beyond the events industry.
Why It Matters for Caterers
Sustainable equipment and eco-conscious accessories are increasingly important for UK caterers, street food vendors, and festival traders. By choosing Surf & Turf Instant Shelters, traders can gain access to durable, reliable, and eco-friendly equipment while demonstrating a commitment to sustainability.
Eco flags help your stand stand out at busy events, reusable cover bags can extend the lifespan of your equipment, and every repurposed material reduces waste in the events supply chain. Surf & Turf prove that sustainable choices can be practical, affordable, and designed to help independent caterers thrive.
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