Sustainable Kitchens: Food Waste Workshops for Chefs
Building on past success, the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance is launching a comprehensive Food Waste Workshop Series this Autumn – bringing together pioneering chefs committed to sustainable food practices.
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The hospitality sector has a unique opportunity to lead the way in reducing global food waste – unlocking environmental benefits, strengthening supply chains, lowering costs, and supporting community wellbeing. Addressing this challenge is a vital step on our Pathway to Net Positive Hospitality, with chefs at the heart of the solution.
Building on our collaborative Decarbonising Hotel Food Systems white paper, with Iberostar Group and the Sustainable Markets Initiative, this series convenes leading chefs to share practical approaches and inspire change in kitchens around the world.
Highlights from the first workshop
Our exclusive first Food Waste Workshop brought together a diverse group of chefs from global brands including Iberostar, Marriott, IHG, and Winnow, for a dynamic session exploring:
- Best practices and real-world kitchen solutions
- Challenges faced across different regions and hospitality settings
- Opportunities for collaboration and collective action
Their insights reinforced the critical role chefs play in driving sustainable change – from responsible sourcing through to plate waste management.
Now, we’re taking this forward through a series of curated workshops, continuing to connect chefs who are committed to shaping a sustainable future for food.
One focus, three workshops
18 September
14:00 – 15:00 UK time
15 October
11.00 – 12.00 UK time
27 November
14.00 – 15.00 UK time
What to expect?
Have a seat at the table
Exchange experiences with peers on rethinking menus, sourcing, and kitchen practices to eliminate waste.
Discover and share innovation
Explore new tools, technologies, and partnerships transforming food waste management.
Examine potential impact
Understand how reducing food waste lowers Scope 3 emissions and supports compliance with CSRD, CSDDD and other reporting frameworks.
Forge new collaborations
Work with fellow chefs to share strategies, challenges, and best practices.