Glasgow 2014 worked with a range of more than 20 caterers across more than 35 different venues as part of contracts that totalled £8 million ($13 million/€10 million).

Over 100 tonnes of fruit and vegetables, 10,000 loaves of bread and 25,000 litres of milk were consumed across the 11 days of action this summer, according to figures released today by Games' organisers.

They also claim that 96 per cent of the 6,500 athletes and team officials said they were satisfied with the food on offer.

The busiest day in the kitchen at the Athletes' Village saw 27,000 meals made featuring 650 hand-made pizzas served between 12pm and 6am, using 120 kilograms of cheese.

In addition, 4,500 hand-made fresh fruit smoothies were served within the casual dining area.

Over the six days of athletics action at Hampden Park more than 360,000 people had access to four large deli-fresh outlets in different locations selling fresh and healthy options, including sushi - a first for the venue.

More than 360,000 people attended athletics competition in Hampden Park during the Commonwealth Games to Glasgow 2014 to watch stars like Usain Bolt ©Getty Images



"The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games created an excellent opportunity to showcase Scotland's outstanding produce and the values behind it to visitors from across the globe," said Glasgow 2014 chief executive David Grevemberg.

"It is to the credit of Scotland's food and drink suppliers and the catering teams who worked with Glasgow 2014 that this opportunity has been taken in such a positive and impressive way.

"We're very proud at the role the Glasgow 2014 Food Charter has played in setting new benchmarks for the Scottish food and drink industry's role in event delivery and I'm delighted to see the shared ambitions for the highest standards in the sourcing and being delivered."

Organisers say that hundreds of Scottish producers and suppliers were involved in delivering the Glasgow 2014 Food Charter which showcased the best of the Scottish larder as well as outlined a commitment ethical, safe, and healthy-living standards for all food served during the Games.

Glasgow 2014 organisers say that 96 per cent of athletes were satisfied with the food on offer at the Glasgow 2014 Athletes' Village ©Getty Images



"I am delighted to hear how much our visitors to Glasgow 2014 enjoyed the fine Scottish produce that was on offer to them," said Scottish Food Secretary Richard Lochhead.

"This has given us an excellent snapshot into foods that were appreciated by people who attended the Games, and will help us further develop Scotland's journey towards becoming a good food nation.

"Scottish food and drink is among the best to be found anywhere in the world and demand for quality Scottish produce is booming both at home and abroad.

"Good food and drink is intrinsic to our nation's unique cultural identity and it played an integral part in this year's Commonwealth Games.

"Scotland has a fantastic natural larder, iconic products, strong global brands, excellent provenance credentials and industry innovation - it is wonderful that so many people who came to Scotland this summer were able to enjoy that."

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