Well Grounded Partnership
We work closely with Well Grounded, an award-winning social enterprise supporting the UK’s unemployed with the skills to access sustainable careers in coffee.
Through barista training, industry qualifications and ongoing coaching and mentoring support, Well Grounded equip people with the skills and confidence to build lasting careers. From the start, this has been a hands on partnership, working together with the Well Grounded team to create social change to provide opportunities for skilled, passionate and committed individuals to grow in the industry.
Our Community blend coffee served across all Company of Cooks venues raises funds for Well Grounded's academies. This partnership goes beyond coffee. It is about building skills, confidence and a future in hospitality.
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Community Blend Coffee
Conscious Coffee
Our Community Blend coffee is roasted in partnership with Allpress, bringing together exceptional coffee with a positive social impact.
The blend supports our work with Well Grounded, a London social enterprise that trains and mentors people for careers in the specialty coffee industry. Through this partnership, every cup contributes to creating opportunities, developing skills and supporting a more inclusive hospitality industry.
By serving Community Blend across our venues, we combine great coffee with a commitment to people, community and responsible sourcing.
Local Larder
Our London Larder brings together a community of independent producers and suppliers who share our approach to craft, creativity and sustainability. From bakers and roasters to cheesemongers and brewers, each plays a part in a supply chain built on quality and care.
Working closely with trusted local partners allows us to champion seasonal ingredients and distinctive products that reflect the places we work, while supporting independent businesses.
It is about more than sourcing great food. It is about building relationships and creating menus that feel rooted in place.
Sustainability
Sustainability shapes how we think about food, from where ingredients come from to how they are prepared and served. It runs through our menus in a practical way, from responsibly sourced seafood and British meat and cheese to considered plant based dishes. Alongside this, we focus on reducing waste, supporting animal welfare and working towards lower impact ways of operating. It is an approach rooted in doing things properly, with care, curiosity and a clear sense of responsibility.
