Social Impact

Prison Leavers: Our Impact in Numbers

Prison Leavers: Our Impact in Numbers

Since 2015, Social Pantry has employed 35 prison leavers. Offering them training, mentorship, employment and all the benefits that brings them. Research supports that having a stable job is a critical part of a prison leaver’s journey back into society. Employment provides these people with independence, earning power, a structured routine, social contact, and a

Global Recycling Day: New Ways with Waste

Global Recycling Day: New Ways with Waste

As we approach Global Recycling Day, Social Pantry’s sustainability consultant Nash Gierak shares new ways with waste. Read on for insights into our own waste philosophy and to discover resources to revolutionise your recycling game. Global Recycling Day – what’s it all about? Every year on March 18th, Global Recycling Day is celebrated worldwide to

Press: Social Pantry Recognised as Top Sustainable Caterer for Greener Events

Press: Social Pantry Recognised as Top Sustainable Caterer for Greener Events

“Sustainability is our norm. Zero waste is our default.” – Social Pantry Sustainability is a buzz in the events world. People and businesses are increasingly eco-conscious and recognise the importance of individual and corporate social responsibility. Therefore sustainability has become essential to event planning. At Social Pantry, sustainability has always been more than a trend.

Pancake Day: The Original Zero Waste Concept?

Pancake Day: The Original Zero Waste Concept?

With Shrove Tuesday just around the corner, our sustainability consultant, Nash Gierak, shares some insights into this traditional feast day and its zero waste origins. Where it all began… If you were tasked with using up all the rich foods in your larder—eggs, milk, butter—pancakes would probably be at the top of your list. Such

The Future of Plant-Based Foods with JULIENNE BRUNO

The Future of Plant-Based Foods with JULIENNE BRUNO

London-based food tech start-up JULIENNE BRUNO is working to disrupt the dairy-industry. Their dairy-free, plant-based, fermented fresh cheeses are not vegan versions of dairy-based cheeses. They stand in a category of their own. Social Pantry has always been at the forefront of plant-based innovation. We’ve been creating plant-based menus that use pioneering techniques and simple

Regenuary: A Growing Movement

Regenuary: A Growing Movement

You’ve no doubt heard of Veganuary. But have you heard of Regenuary? What is Regenuary? Unlike the self-explanatory rules of Veganuary, Regenuary is a more nuanced approach to thinking about the impact of our food choices. It is a movement that began as a response to Veganuary by Glen Burrows, co-founder of The Ethical Butcher.

The Ultimate Sustainable Christmas Gift Guide

The Ultimate Sustainable Christmas Gift Guide

Whilst the shift in recent years towards aiming for a more sustainable Christmas has typically been something to celebrate, many of us are feeling the pinch this year especially sharply. The cost of living crisis would seem to make sustainability and frugality less of a conscious altruistic choice and more of an economically-dictated necessity. For

Sustainable Tips for Seasonal Splendour

Sustainable Tips for Seasonal Splendour

We love the magic of the festive season here at Social Pantry, and we love it even more when we can protect the planet without compromising on elegance and tradition. Embrace the Christmas spirit and try out some of these charming ways to spread some cheer! The 4-gift Rule “Something they want, something they need,

Luxury Without Excess: Ditch The Bird

Luxury Without Excess: Ditch The Bird

Until now, a sense of tradition has kept turkey on the Christmas table, despite it being notoriously a source of stress when it comes to cooking and a major financial output for what’s often thought of as the least exciting part of the Christmas dinner, begrudgingly eaten for days following the main event. The explosion