Have you got a smell or taste disorder? This summer a free tasting and educational session designed to spark the enjoyment of food again is up for grabs!
Popular family restaurant Harvester has partnered with Fifth Sense, the charity for people affected by smell and taste disorders, on a ‘Big Flavour Favour’ mission as part of its 40th birthday to support those affected to enjoy the experience of eating out again.
As part of this, Harvester and Fifth Sense are inviting 10 people with smell and taste disorders to take part in a unique dining experience at a Harvester restaurant in the UK this September.
During the session, guests will hear from a panel of experts including Fifth Sense CEO Duncan Boak on how to take advantage of other senses to add meaning and sensation back into dishes and experiment with different mouthfeels, textures and tastes using a selection of Harvester’s dishes and sauces.
Plus, one of Harvester’s head chefs will be recommending ingredients and dishes on Harvester’s menu that can contribute to greater enjoyment when eating out.
To be in the chance of securing a place, those interested must complete the application form when it launches on the 10th of July, explaining why they deserve to savour the flavour of food again. Whether it was from an accident at an early age or from the recent COVID-19 pandemic, all stories will be compiled and the successful 10 people will be randomly selected. But those interested must act quickly as the deadline for entries closes on Monday 24th July.
Commenting on the mission, David Hoyland, Operations Director at Harvester, said: “We recognise that living with a smell and taste disorder can be incredibly isolating, especially when eating out and socialising with friends and family. That’s why for our 40th birthday, we wanted to share our love of flavour by partnering with Fifth Sense on our Big Flavour Favour Mission.”
Duncan Boak, CEO of Fifth Sense, added: “In 2005, I lost my sense of smell because of a severe head injury and there was no organisation to support me with my loss. That’s why in 2012, I set up Fifth Sense to help and inform people affected by smell and taste disorders, transform society’s understanding of the importance of these senses and drive research into better understanding and treating these conditions.
“One of the detrimental consequences of losing your sense of smell and taste is your perception and enjoyment of food which is why we are proud to team up with Harvester on their Big Flavour Favour mission this summer. We hope the sessions will support individuals navigate their love for eating out again and provide them with the tools and education to spark pleasure during mealtimes.”
