Grain and Hearth
Grain & Hearth is a bakery and café in Whitstable, known for its sourdough breads, craft-led approach, and thoughtful baking practices. Also acting as a community hub, it brings people together through workshops and pop-ups. Joining Circular Kitchens was a natural step in building on these values, strengthening its approach to circularity. With a focus on reducing waste, moving toward plastic-free operations, and sourcing local, ecological ingredients, Grain & Hearth is helping shape Whitstable as a destination not only for quality, but for more responsible hospitality.
Grain and Hearth's Sustainability Journey
One Star
- Replace customer-facing single-use plastics
- Reduce food waste to the minimum.
- Recycle and compost waste.
- Treat staff fairly and support the community.
Two Star
- Track origin and region of supplies.
- Track ecological status of supplies.
- Source products responsibly.
- Be water & energy efficient, and switch to renewable energy where possible.
Three Star
- Increase the local content of all of our inputs over time.
- Increase the organic/ecological status of all of our inputs over time.
- Avoid single use plastics upon delivery.
- Communicate region and eco-status to customers.