Canapés for the sustainable age

We try to have a macro-to-micro mindset. Our ambition to bring about more sustainable, electric mobility has us looking at the big picture and the tiny details. From vehicles made with sustainable elements, to events reorganised in a more environmentally friendly format, we consider it all. We aim to see the forest and the trees. No detail escapes our attention.

A white Polestar 2 parked in front of bridge

Right down to the refreshments.

A Polestar space is now open in London. In order to adhere to safety regulations in place due to the pandemic, we redefined the grand opening, sending a kit to every journalist instead of inviting them to the location. And in said box was everything you’d expect to find at an opening, including food and drink. The ingredients of these were locally sourced from each of the four points of the star; gathered in a sustainable fashion using the Polestar 2 as transportation.

Vegan chef Kirk Haworth, who provided the food for the British test drive event, took the Polestar 2 to Hainault Forest in East London with mushroom supplier Finnian Casey and Vegan Life Magazine’s Gemma Tadman to gather mushrooms such as puffballs and amethyst deceivers. These were then prepared in the kitchen of The Wild Room. “Adopting a vegan diet transformed my life and the way I cook,” says Haworth. “I really believe Polestar is on to something with its ‘vegan as standard’ philosophy.”

01/08

Emma Samms and Andy Hamilton foraging in Bristol.
I think I may have fallen in love with the Polestar 2.
Emma Samms

Michelin-starred chef Nigel Haworth of Northcote fame (and father of the aforementioned Kirk) combed the Lancashire countryside for sea arrowgrass, purslane, orache and wild blackberries. “When I’m designing a new dish, it’s not just about function, i.e. what it tastes like, but form, i.e. what it looks like,” he states. “Seems like someone at Polestar is having the same thoughts.”

A Polestar 2 took a southern bearing to collect sparkling wine from Oxney Organic Vinyard on the Kent/Sussex border. Overseen by Norwegian vintner Kristin Syltevik, the vinyard is run with a sustainable, low-intervention approach, with all grapes grown on the estate and harvested mainly by hand. “Everything we do is tailored towards being as sustainable as possible,” says Syltevik. “It’s great to see a car brand like Polestar with the same ethos.”

And, in saving the west for last, actress Emma Samms met with forager Andy Hamilton in Bristol to collect rosehip, alexander and hogweed to be fashioned into canapé spices by Angus Aarvold. “I think I may have fallen in love with the Polestar 2,” she beamed.

When it comes to making greater sustainability a reality, the difference is in the details.

Related

Beyond the Road: James Hou

Welcome back to “Beyond the Road,” a content series in which we highlight the stories of Polestar owners from all over the globe. For the second episode, we sat down with UX designer James Hou to talk about cars, design, his dog, and travelling the world.

Stay up to date on all the latest Polestar news

Get the latest news, events, product information, collaborations with business partners, and more from the Polestar universe. To be on the list, fill in your details and follow the instructions to confirm the subscription.

Subscribe
Polestar © 2023. All rights reserved.
LegalEthicsPrivacyCookiesAccessibility statement
Change location:
Polestar Automotive UK Ltd. is not a lender; we can introduce you to a limited number of carefully selected finance providers. Volvo Car Financial Services UK Limited, will fulfil your Polestar Choices (Personal Contract Purchase) or Polestar Purchase Plan (Loan product) as either a Conditional Sale or Fixed Sum Loan Agreement. Volvo Car Financial Services UK Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 933949. Contract Hire will be provided by ALD Automotive Ltd (ALD) trading as Polestar Leasing which is an Appointed Representative of Volvo Car Financial Services UK Limited, authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 933949.