ABOUT US
Circular Kitchens is a membership platform designed to help restaurants, cafes, pubs, food stalls and other catering businesses become fully circular: Plastic Free, Ecological, Local and Zero Waste.
Together we can regenerate our farms & local communities, develop local and regional food systems and make the UK hospitality sector one of the most sustainable in the world, through creating a network of Circular Economy and sustainable Restaurants across the country.
PURPOSE
Our purpose is to help farmers transition to regenerative agriculture by connecting them with the hospitality sector where we are boosting demand for a plastic free, ecological, local and zero waste food system.
VISION
Our vision is of a thriving hospitality sector that has a positive and regenerative impact on local communities and the environment, through responsible procurement and practices.
MISSION
Our mission right now is to launch Circular Kitchens successfully in Whitstable and to help our first mover restaurants achieve an ambitious 1 Star certification or more in 6 months.
THE 4 PRINCIPLES OF A
CIRCULAR KITCHEN
PLASTIC-FREE
Pledge to eradicate plastic waste from your operations.
ECOLOGICAL/ETHICAL
Pledge to substitute conventional food and beverages for organic/ecological options whenever feasible.
LOCAL/REGIONAL
Pledge to source responsibly and apply our “nearest supplier” rule of thumb in your procurement decisions.
ZERO WASTE
Pledge to reduce waste in all its forms, from food and packaging to water and energy.
CIRCULAR KITCHENS IS FOR
RESTAURANTS
RESTAURANTS | FOOD TRUCKS
TAKE-AWAYS | CAFES
BARS | PUBS
SUPPLIERS
WHOLESALERS | RETAILERS
FARM ENTERPRISES | FOOD HUBS
RESTAURANTS | FOOD TRUCKS | TAKE-AWAYS | CAFES | BARS | PUBS
WHY BECOME A CIRCULAR KITCHEN?
Your dedicated CK Rep supports & promotes you, plus:
Receive the 2024 CK Hospitality Guide to becoming circular!
Access the CK Directory of sustainable products: Ranked by their CK Score.
Takes the pain out of sustainable procurement!
Form Buying Cooperatives to access lower prices from shared bulk orders.
Reach new customers through CK umbrella-marketing, advertising & PR + Personalised Social Media Blitz
Join the CK Map where people look for sustainable places to eat and drink.
Display your CK Certification on your window and gain recognition and new customers!
RESTAURANTS | FOOD TRUCKS | TAKE-AWAYS | CAFES | BARS | PUBS
WHY BECOME A
CIRCULAR KITCHEN
Your dedicated CK Rep supports & promotes you, plus:
Receive the CK Hospitality Guide to becoming circular!
Access the CK Sustainable Products Directory: Products ranked by their CK Score. Takes the pain out of sustainable procurement!
Form Buying Cooperatives to access lower prices from shared bulk orders
Reach new customers through CK umbrella-marketing, advertising & PR + Personalised Social Media Blitz
Join the CK Map where conscious consumers look for sustainable restaurants
Display you CK (biodegradable) Certification Sticker and gain recognition and new customers!
RESTAURANTS | TAKE-AWAYS | FOOD TRUCKS | CAFES | BARS | PUBS
OUR TOOLS & GUIDES TO HELP YOU BECOME A
CIRCULAR KITCHEN
PLEDGES & SIMPLE “HOW-TO” GUIDES
Make your pledges and implement change with the help of our curated “How-To” guides
CK PRODUCT DIRECTORY
Search for sustainable products (ranked by their CK Sustainability Score), free from greenwashing. Our CK Directory takes the pain out of sustainable procurement!
COOPERATIVE BUYING PLATFORM
Link up with nearby Circular Kitchens to reduce costs on bulk purchases &/or develop long term relationships with farm enterprises
CK MAP & PROFILE PAGE
Get on the CK Map where conscious customers look for places to drink and dine!
MARKETING & PROMOTION
As a not-for-profit Social Enterprise (a Community Interest Company – CIC) we invest in marketing, advertising and PR to benefit Circular Kitchens everywhere!
OUR TOOLS & GUIDES TO HELP YOU BECOME A
CIRCULAR KITCHEN
PLEDGES & SIMPLE “HOW-TO” GUIDES
Make your pledges and implement change with the help of our curated “How-To” guides
CK Product Directory
Search for sustainable products (ranked by their CK Sustainability Score), free from greenwashing. Our CK Directory takes the pain out of sustainable procurement!
COOPERATIVE BUYING PLATFORM
Link up with nearby Circular Kitchens/Restaurants to reduce costs on bulk purchases &/or develop long term relationships with farm enterprises
CK MAP & PROFILE PAGE
Get on the CK Map where conscious customers look for places to drink and dine!
MARKETING & PROMOTION
As a not-for-profit Social Enterprise (a Community Interest Company – CIC) we invest in marketing, advertising and PR to benefit Circular Kitchens everywhere!
RESTAURANTS | FOOD TRUCKS | TAKE-AWAYS | CAFES | BARS | PUBS
Steps to becoming a Circular Kitchen:
Step 1: Join Us: Become a Member of Circular Kitchens (Register here)
Step 2: Make your Pledges & receive your CK Guide to becoming circular
Step 3: Display your Certification Sticker (see below)
Step 4: Your CK Rep is at your service:
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Supports you meet your pledges (on-demand)
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Hosts the local Forum for Circular Kitchens
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Promotes you on Social Media (on-boarding + demos)
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Co-produces your sustainability report (yearly)
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Helps you form local buying cooperatives
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Additional Membership privileges:
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Access the CK Sustainable Products Directory (Scored) – Coming Soon!
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Access the CK Knowledge Base (AI-enabled Q&A or anything sustainability-related) – Coming Soon!
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RESTAURANTS | FOOD TRUCKS | TAKE-AWAYS | CAFES | BARS | PUBS
Join Us today and become a Circular Kitchen
PLEDGES
Our Pledges for Circular Restaurants and establishments across the UK are detailed below:
We pledge to replace all single-use plastics with sustainable alternatives
We pledge to use large refill sizes for all consumables and non-consumables
We pledge to avoid all soaps and cleaning products containing microplastics and toxic chemicals
We pledge to avoid as far as possible all single use plastics upon deliveries from suppliers.
We pledge to track the organic/ecological status of all our inputs
We pledge to increase organic/ecological inputs over time and source responsibly/ethically
We pledge to communicate the organic/ecological status of our food & beverages in our menu
We pledge to treat staff fairly and support the community
We pledge to track the region of origin of all our inputs
We pledge to increase the local/regional content of all our inputs over time
We pledge to communicate the region of origin of our food and beverages in our menu
We pledge to reduce food waste to the minimum
We pledge to be energy & water efficient and switch to renewable electricity
We pledge to recycle or refurbish our equipment, furniture and fittings (divert from landfill)
We pledge to calculate our carbon emissions, reduce our footprint & invest in reliable carbon projects
RESTAURANTS | FOOD TRUCKS | TAKE-AWAYS | CAFES | BARS | PUBS
Join Us today and become a Circular Kitchen
PLEDGES
We pledge to replace all single-use plastics with sustainable alternatives
We pledge to use large refill sizes for all consumables and non-consumables
We pledge to avoid all soaps and cleaning products containing microplastics and toxic chemicals
We pledge to track the organic/ecological status of all our inputs
We pledge to increase organic/ecological inputs over time and source responsibly
We pledge to communicate the organic/ecological status of our food & beverages in our menu
We pledge to treat staff fairly and support the community
We pledge to track the region of origin of all our inputs
We pledge to increase the local/regional content of all our inputs over time
We pledge to communicate the region of origin of our food and beverages in our menu
We pledge to reduce food waste to the minimum
We pledge to recycle or refurbish our equipment, furniture and fittings (divert from landfill)
We pledge to recycle or refurbish our equipment, furniture and fittings (divert from landfill)
We pledge to consider investing in carbon sequestration projects to support UK farmers.
WHOLESALERS | RETAILERS | FOOD HUBS | FARM ENTERPRISES
WHY BECOME A CK SUPPLIER?
Becoming circular is good for the planet & good for your business:
Join the CK Marketplace and connect directly with Circular Kitchens to meet their specific requirements
Gain a CK “Badge” on 3rd Party procurement Platforms (e.g. REKKI) to stand out from the pack
Gain new customers and increase order size through our cooperative bulk buying platform
WHOLESALERS | RETAILERS | FOOD HUBS | FARM ENTERPRISES
Make your Pledges today and become a CK Supplier
PLEDGES
We pledge to avoid plastic use in bulk packaging whenever possible and to discuss reducing plastic packaging with our suppliers and customers.
We pledge to avoid plastic-use in individual-item or small-bulk packaging (e.g. 4 tomatoes) whenever possible, and to discuss this requirement with our customers (and suppliers if applicable).
We pledge to display the following data in our online or offline catalogues and in our invoicing to customers: Country &/or Region of Origin and Organic/Ecological Status (Certified Organic or Ecological by Reputation with Farm Name).
We pledge to increase our local/regional share of produce, food and beverages in our catalogue as competitively priced options become available (Farm Enterprises please select Already Doing).
We pledge to increase our organic/ecological share of produce, food and beverages in our catalogue as competitively priced options become available (Farm Enterprises please select Already Doing).
We pledge to use reverse logistics whenever possible and to discuss this with our suppliers and customers.
We pledge to offset our carbon emissions through Circular Kitchens to directly benefit organic/ecological farms in the UK (Optional).
WHOLESALERS | RETAILERS | FOOD HUBS | FARM ENTERPRISES
Make your Pledges today and become a CK Supplier
PLEDGES
⭐️ We pledge to avoid plastic use in bulk packaging whenever possible and to discuss reducing plastic packaging with our suppliers and customers.
⭐️ We pledge to avoid plastic-use in individual-item or small-bulk packaging (e.g. 4 tomatoes) whenever possible, and to discuss this requirement with our customers (and suppliers if applicable).
⭐️ We pledge to display the following data on our traded items in our online or offline catalogues and in our invoicing to customers: Region of Origin and Organic/Ecological Status (Certified Organic or Ecological by Reputation with Farm Name).
⭐️ We pledge to increase our local/regional share of produce, food and beverages in our catalogue as competitive options become available (Farm Enterprises please select Already Doing).
⭐️ We pledge to increase our organic/ecological share of produce, food and beverages in our catalogue as more competitive options become available (Farm Enterprises please select Already Doing).
⭐️ We pledge to use reverse logistics upon deliveries from suppliers and to restaurants/food establishments whenever possible and to discuss this with suppliers and customers.
⭐️ We pledge to offset our carbon emissions through Circular Kitchens to directly benefit organic/ecological farms in the UK (Optional).
SIMPLE PRICING
PIONEER & PROSPER
Our pricing is designed to be accessible for all.
