Sustainability in gastronomy

Saving energy means saving costs

Use efficient devices
Stoves, refrigerators, kitchen appliances, and even the lighting and heating in the dining room all require energy – there's no getting around it. When purchasing new appliances, look for high energy efficiency ratings. While these are more expensive to purchase than less efficient appliances, the savings will offset the costs in the medium and long term.
Regionality and seasonality
"Fresh" strawberries from Spain in winter? Your menu also indirectly incurs energy costs for transportation and storage. Make sure your menu is seasonal. To avoid long and environmentally harmful delivery routes, you can choose producers from your region.

Less waste makes us and the environment happier

Offer smaller portions
Sometimes your eyes are bigger than your stomach, and part of a generous portion is left over—often ending up in the trash. By cutting smaller portions , you can prevent good ingredients from being thrown away. On smaller plates, the change might not even be noticeable.
Hand over leftovers in environmentally friendly takeaway packaging
As an alternative to smaller portions, you can give guests their leftovers in practical to-go containers.
Use reusable products
In our reusable range, you'll find certified, dishwasher- and microwave-safe products . Encourage your guests to use reusable containers for takeout.

Sustainable on the plate

Vegetarian/vegan dishes
Global meat production causes harmful emissions and leads to massive deforestation for grazing land. Vegetarian and vegan meals are therefore an increasingly popular alternative – a corresponding selection should be on every menu.
Grow your own vegetables
Urban gardening is trending. In big cities, some restaurants grow some of their own ingredients or collaborate with projects. Even if you can't cover all your needs, you're making an important statement and creating a unique selling point.

Use responsibly produced products

Disposable tableware made from biodegradable materials
Especially in busy places, disposable packaging is sometimes more practical than reusable. When waste is unavoidable, it should be as environmentally friendly as possible. Therefore, use disposable packaging without plastic and made from renewable resources . In our shop, you'll find environmentally friendly tableware that's both durable and attractive.
Include seal
Seals are a good way to signal credibility. But be careful: There are now a lot of them. So, find out in advance who is behind certain seals. One seal we use ourselves is the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) – it indicates that wood products come from environmentally friendly forestry.
Environmentally friendly hygiene products
A strict hygiene policy is rightly in place in the catering industry. Use environmentally friendly soaps and biodegradable disinfectants in the kitchen and restrooms.