The Green Kitchen Standard certification recognises caterers taking meaningful action to manage energy, water and waste responsibly. As a trusted third-party certification, it strengthens sustainability credentials, improves efficiency, and helps your service stand out.
Aligned with Defra’s Balanced Scorecard for public sector catering, it supports compliance with key environmental requirements. When combined with Food for Life Served Here or Organic Served Here, it demonstrates both the quality of your food and the strength of your environmental practices.
The standard focuses on clear policies, effective monitoring, measurable targets, responsible operations, staff training, and sustainable procurement, providing a practical framework for continuous improvement. We provide a report to evidence your actions and give recommendations to improve further.
Personalised gap analysis and action plan – we assess where you stand against the standards and map out exactly what you need to achieve certification
Dedicated support team – your own awards officer and development manager with you every step of the way
Streamlined verification - simple online submission, followed by a site inspection and detailed certification report
Certification celebration pack – official PDF certificate, window stickers, and a full online marketing toolkit to shout about your achievement
A platform to tell your story – feature in a spotlight piece shared across our website and social media channels
Nationwide visibility – get listed on our interactive map and reach customers actively seeking sustainable food businesses
Ongoing membership benefits- continued support from the Soil Association Food team, plus newsletters to keep you ahead of the curve
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