We are as serious about sustainability as we are about quality and service. The initiatives that we have put in place across our business have enabled Master Chefs to be recognised as industry leaders in terms of best practice.
Sustainability
Towards Zero Waste
Our stated aim is to be a zero waste business. We address this across three categories: compost, recycle, and waste, with a target to discard less than one bag of refuse per day. By gradually eliminating unnecessary packaging we have significantly reduced our waste costs in line with other measures such as water conservation and electricity reduction.
Real change is possible.
Irelands Food Waste Charter
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Compostable Packaging
We only use compostable packaging for takeaway drinks and food, external catering and events when packaging is required. It is a matter of great pride to us that the Terrace, as well as all Master Chefs sites across the country use only compostable packaging.
Reduction In Food Packaging
We believe that our business is about fostering relationships and this has meant working closely with our suppliers for many years to reduce the amount of packaging coming into our business. The level of trust that we enjoy with our partners ensures that only minimal packaging is utilised for deliveries each week.
Reducing Food Waste,
We think smarter
By carefully considering our processes we maximise product utility including so-called by-products. For example, we have made our own labneh (cultured yoghurt) and the leftover whey is used as a brine for fermentation. We use the pulp from juicing fruits and vegetables in gluten-free crackers and the almond pulp from making our own nut milks used in our broccoli and almond soup. Naturally, all food scraps are composted. Everybody wins!
The Master Chefs Ellan Farm
Our farming venture is finally approaching it’s first seeding after initially purchasing 20 acres of land in 2021 followed by 18 months of planning. The project aim is to supply quality produce to our business as well as to educate people on the need for sustainable food production. The compostable wet waste and compostable packaging from all our sites nationwide will be brought back to the farm, composted and returned to the soil, creating a complete Farm to Fork to Farm cycle.
