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 smart menu design and how to build resilient supplier relationships (highlighting a selection of local producers and opportunities). Key focus areas include:
- What makes a sustainable menu
- Low-waste, high-profit dish design
- Sourcing locally and building better supplier relationships
- Menu storytelling and customer connection
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.