About us
Circular Kitchens is a Community Interest Company (CIC) helping hospitality businesses become fully circular. We work with restaurants, cafés, pubs, bakeries and food producers to reduce waste, eliminate single-use plastics, prioritise local and ecological sourcing, and operate as close to zero waste as possible.
By supporting independent businesses to make meaningful change, we are building a network of circular kitchens that strengthen local food systems, support regenerative producers, and show that hospitality can play a leading role in creating a more sustainable food future.
Our approach is practical but transformative. Through 12 clear pledges and a progressive 1–3 Star certification, we guide members step-by-step on their journey towards becoming Plastic Free, Ecological & Ethical, Local, and Zero Waste. Regular audits and local support ensure that progress is credible, measurable, and achievable in real hospitality environments.
The 4 Principles of a Circular Kitchen
PLASTIC-FREE
Eliminating single-use plastics across day-to-day operations.
ECOLOGICAL
Substituting conventional food, beverages, and products for responsibly produced options whenever feasible.
LOCAL
Sourcing responsibly and applying the “nearest supplier” rule of thumb in procurement decisions.
ZERO WASTE
Reducing waste in all its forms, from food and packaging to water and energy.
How Does Certification Work?
Circular Kitchens takes a different approach to sustainability certification by making it practical, affordable, and rooted in local community relationships. Co-designed with hospitality leaders, our simple 1–3 Star framework translates circular principles into clear, step-by-step actions that independent kitchens can realistically implement with the support of their CK Rep, an enabling platform and a sustainable products database.
Ready to become a Circular Kitchen?
Join a growing network of hospitality businesses taking practical steps towards a more local, ecological, plastic-free and zero-waste future.
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Circular Kitchens is being shaped by pioneering hospitality businesses already putting circular principles into practice. Explore the cafés, restaurants, bakeries and producers helping lead the shift.
