No-Waste Kitchen Trend: Top tips for Restaurants

1. Start with a plan. What are your goals for your zero-waste kitchen? Do you want to reduce food waste, reduce water usage, or both? Once you know your goals, you can start to develop a plan to achieve them.

2. Optimise the use of products. This means using all parts of the food, not just the "pretty" parts. For example, you can turn leftover rice into fried rice.

3. Rethink your menu. Take a look at your menu and see where you can make changes to reduce food waste. For example, you could create dishes that use up leftover ingredients. On our website you can find many recipes to use as inspiration for your menu development (click here to see a wide range of recipes for chefs).

We've handpicked a selection of recommendations that can seamlessly integrate with your available ingredients, allowing you to craft hearty and savoury 'Today's Special' offerings.

Just toss in whatever meat cut and vegetables you have on hand with noodles or rice, to create a unique stir-fried delight:

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Alternatively, give your leftover veggies (or meat) an Asian twist by roasting them and mixing in our sauces, adding a new dimension to your traditional roast dishes:

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4. Reduce over-ordering. This is a major source of food waste in restaurants. Make sure you order the right amount of food for each day, and don't be afraid to adjust your orders based on sales.

5. Store food properly. Food that is stored incorrectly is more likely to spoil and be wasted. Make sure your refrigerators and freezers are running at the right temperature, and that you are storing food in airtight containers.

6. Educate your staff. The most important step in reducing food waste is to educate your staff about the problem and how they can help. Make sure they know how to properly store food, how to identify food that is past its prime, and how to repurpose food scraps.

7. Celebrate your successes. As you make progress towards your zero waste goals, be sure to celebrate the successes. This will help to keep the crew motivated and on track.

Making a zero-waste kitchen in a restaurant takes time and effort, but it's worth it. By following these tips, you can reduce your impact on the environment and help create a more sustainable world.

The no-waste kitchen movement is still in its early stages, but it is growing rapidly. As more and more people become aware of the problem of food waste, we can expect to see even more restaurants adopting these practices.