A free workshop to help hospitality venues reduce their waste and improve profitability. Sessions are chef-led and activity-based, equipping operators with practical, affordable tools and knowledge.
A Matter of Waste is a free three-part workshop series to help local hospitality businesses reduce their waste, delivered in partnership with The Table Food Consultants.
In this session, we’ll explore what sustainability really means in hospitality and how it isn’t just good for the planet - it’s good for your margins. Key focus areas include:
- Breaking down the People, Planet, Profit pillars
- Spotting sustainability opportunities in real venues
- Cost of Goods (COGs) and how sustainable practices impact profitability
- Practical interventions across waste, procurement, team culture, and systems
- Setting meaningful, realistic goal
Each participant will receive access to a digital resource pack that includes:
- Waste audit templates (quick and deep dive versions)
- Supplier conversation guide and checklist
- Local producer contact list
- Menu engineering worksheet
- Quick Swaps poster (reducing Chux, cling film, packaging)
- Goal tracking sheet (aligned with Workshop 1 commitments)
Booking essential as spaces are very limited.