From affordable multicultural foods to empowering culinary education, these social enterprises are good to eat and good for people. Eating is one of those things that brings people together. Whether it's preparing a delicious meal made of local and sustainable ingredients or going out to eat at a cafe, there are many ways that making food the main star can actually bring out a number more dazzling experiences.
It's time to slow down and take time to learn about your food, where it comes from, who's making it, how much they're getting paid and why. These social enterprise menus are one way to get and stay involved with the world around you. And I bet you'll find out that it's a scrumptious big ol' world out there.
20 Social Enterprise Menus
From Affordable Multicultural Foods to Empowering Culinary Education:
Social Business Editor — Aug 19, 2014 — Social Good
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Seasonal Eco Eateries
A Better World Cafe Serves up Accessible Sustainable Food
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Bars That Fund Students
The Profits at Turl Street Kitchen Go to a Hub That Supports Causes
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Social Enterprise Cafe-Bars
No. 178 is a Spot in London Town to Chill Out and Eat Well
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Empowering Culinary Education
Knead-To-Feed is a Social Enterprise Specializing in Artisan Breads
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Local Food-Sourced Events
Serendipity Catering Offers Seasonal Produce to Create Specialized Menus
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Charitable E-Bakeries
Baking for Good is an Online Treat Service That Delivers Change
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Menu-Changing Social Enterprises
The People's Food Company Offers Organic, Local & Fair Trade Food
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Affordable Multicultural Foods
Cafe Mind is a Social Enterprise Run by a Mental Health Facility
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Prisoner-Run Hospitality Services
The Clink Restaurant Offers Employment to Ex-Offenders
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Italian Market B Corporations
Zullo's Serves Organic and Seasonal Italian Food in Chicago
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Celeb Chef Apprenticeship Charities
Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall Blends Fine Dining & Education
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Ethical Sashimi
Bamboo Sushi in Portland is a Certified B Corp That Values the Environment
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Cause-Driven Cakes
Baked is a Social Enterprise with a Delicious Mission and Mantra
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Stigma-Ending Bistros
'Out of This World Cafe' in Toronto Engages the Psychiatric Recovery Communi
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Ethical Gastropubs
The Duke of Cambridge Serves Organic and Local Foods
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Sliding-Scale Organic Restaurants
Pay What You Want at 'Lentil As Anything' Locations in Melbourne
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Social Firm Community Cafes
Frogmeadow Reinvents the Labor Market in the United Kingdom
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Pioneering Apprenticeship Programs
Fifteen Restaurant Offers Opportunities to Disadvantaged Youth
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Multi-Ethnic Cooking by Immigrants
EthniCity Catering Gives Calgary Newcomers Tools to Succeed
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Rehab-Funding Mocktails
The Brink Liverpool is an Alcohol-Free Bar and Recovery Social Enterprise
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Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets
The Give Back Express Invites Shoppers to Buy and Donate Goods
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Electric Street Food Bikes
'SmartEbikes' Aims to Disrupt the Street Food Industry with Bikes
Plant-Based School Lunch Guides
Forager Project & Veganuary Debut the Vegan School Lunch Challenge
Healthy Scratch Kitchens
Everytable Raised $55 Million USD to Expand its Market Presence
Bento-Inspired School Lunches
DoorDash and Jessica Biel Debut Ready-Made Lunch Options for $25
Soil Erosion Awareness Sandwich Ads
Hellmann's Aims to Save Sandwiches from Extinction
Emotive Fried Chicken Campaigns
KFC's Enjoy, It's Beautiful Captures Expressions While Eating
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Ethical Neighborhood Convenience Stores
The Goods Mart is a Curated Better-for-You Store
Multicultural Pop-Up Restaurants
OpenTable's Dine London Shares the Taste of Global Destinations
Food-as-Medicine Programs
The Good Food Prescription Program is Delivered by Instacart
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Sustainable QSR Tablewares
This Reusable Tableware from the Elium Studio is for McDonald's France
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Authentic Mediterranean Food Brands
Wildfare Celebrates Mediterranean Flavors and Traditions
Menu-Inspired Merch Collections
Mellow Mushroom's Merch Conveys the Menu's Retro-Futuristic Style
Tiny Tasting Menus
Disney+ and Uber Eats Created Small Bites for the New Ant Man Movie
Senior-Friendly Snacks
These Packaged Snacks Speak to the Needs of Senior Snackers
Food-Inspired Brand Imagery
Copyshow's work on a Brand Identity for Paella in Barcelona
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
Moveable Feast is an Eco Fine Dining Meal Kit Delivery Service
Homemade Meal Delivery Apps
Toronto Food Delivery App Cookin Brings Homemade Meals to Your Door
Sustainable Edible Cups
Haeckels Launches a Chic Edible Cup Offering to Help the Environment
AI-Powered Food Waste Reduction
SnapSnack Uses AI To Turn Ingredients Into Meals
Environmental Eating Campaigns
#KnorrDaretoTry Challenges Gen Z to "Eat for Good"
Indigenous Ingredient-Celebrating Products
Jungle Kitchen Just Launched a New Vegan Food Range
TikTok-Inspired Menu Items
Denny's Debuted a New Set of Creator Meal Collabarations
Smart Food Diaries
Meals is a Smart Food Diary That Caters to Health Requirements
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Nutritious Meal Delivery Service
Factor's Meal Delivery Service Revolutionizes Healthy Eating
Longevity-Boosting Frozen Meals
Blue Zones Kitchens Makes the Blue Zone Diet Accessible
Flavorful Toronto Restaurants
TABLE Fare + Social - Toronto's Newest Culinary Destination
Upcycled Mushroom Pestos
Smallhold Mushroom Pesto Gives New Life to Imperfect Mushrooms
Moroccan-Inspired Frozen Entrees
Saffron Road's Heat-and-Eat Meals are Ready in Minutes
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Homemade Food Delivery Partnerships
Grocer Sobeys Partners with Homemade Food Marketplace Cookin
Food Entrepreneurship Programs
Nestle Launches Its New 'Youth Entrepreneurship Platform'
Cultivated Pet Foods
Meatly is Introducing the UK to a Sustainable, Ethical Pet Food Solution
Progressive Superfood Programs
Laird Superfood Launches New ESG Program Called 'Ohana Care'
Virally Inspired Frozen Entrees
Counter Creates Macro-Balanced Frozen Foods with Content Creators
African-Inspired Vegan Cuisine
Afrobeat Kitchen Cooks Up Vegan African Dishes in Parkdale
Zero-Waste Tasting Menus
Ficoa Introduces a Culinary Concept Curated by Chef Gerry Quintero
Charitable Cross-Cultural T-Shirts
MAMA's NIGHTMARKET Joins KIDS OF IMMIGRANTS on a T-Shirt
Platform-Exclusive Salad Bowls
Grubhub Launched an Exclusive Bowl with sweetgreen
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Mediterranean-Inspired Dog Foods
REÁL MESA Makes Pet Food with Chef-Curated Recipes
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
Creativity-Focused Pizza Kits
Banza's Masterpiece'zas Turn Pizzas Into Works of Art
Instant Lentil Meals
Lentiful's Meals Eliminate the Time Needed to Cook Lentils
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Plant-Based Food Manufacturers
Creatd Ventures Acquired the Health-Focused Food Company 'Brave'
Virtual Vegan Bowl Restaurants
Vegan Bowls For All is a New Virtual Concept from Veggie Grill
Plant-Powered Food Halls
Saluhall is a New Dining Concept by IKEA's Parent Company
Elevated Sandwich Catering Menus
The Jimmy John's Catering Menu Has New Premium Sides
Home Cooking Retail Debuts
Omsom Officially Made its Retail Debut with Whole Foods Market
Hybrid Community Supermarkets
The After Market is a Grocery Store and a Food Pantry
Upcycled Ingredient Meal Kits
The Green Chef Earth Month Selects Menu Has 12 Options
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Sustainable Salad Meal Kit Deliveries
Inspired Go Debuts the New Fraîche Noodle Salad
Annex-Based Elevated Restaurants
The Annex Social is a Hidden Gem of the Neighborhood
Instant Plant-Based Meals
kencko Launched Three New Flavors of Its Sustainable Instant Meals
Single-Serve Grocer Meals
These Meijer Heat-and-Eat Meals Come in Two Lines
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Tasty Probiotic-Rich Ferments
Small Town Cultures’ Fermented Recipes Can Elevate Any Dish
Heat-to-Eat Snack Ranges
This Urban Eat Food-to-Go Range Can Be Heated Inside its Packaging
Snackable Acai Bowls
Clean Juice's Ingredients Boost Monetary & Nutritional Value for Guests
Charitable Zero-Waste Meals
Good Food Project Turns Excess Food into Meals for the Food Insecure
Family-Focused Meal Kits
Home Chef's Family Menu Features Meal Kits for Families
Eatery-Backed Mental Health Counseling
Original ChopShop Inspires Guests to ‘Just Feel Good’
Nostalgic Vegan Fast Food
Mr.Charlie's Meatless Meals Make Adults Feel Like Kids Again
Value-Focused Restaurant Menus
The Habit $5 Simple Crafts Menu Has Three Options
Digital QSR-Backed Cookbooks
Chick-fil-A Unveils a Cookbook to Support its Shared Table Program
Ready-to-Eat Vegan Meals
These Jar-Borne Warm Meals Are Nutritious and Deliciously Meat-Free
Restaurant Delivery Rewards Collabs
Lettuce Entertain Restaurants Teams up with DoorDash
Anti-Chemical Farming Partnerships
GreenField and Snacktivist Foods Announced a New Initiative
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Premium Food-Waste Cooking Apps
The SORTEDfood App Helps to Cut Waste and Create Great Meals
Dog-Friendly Tasting Menus
Dogue's Menu Offers Pastries for Pups, Dogguccinos & More
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Premiumized Frozen Meals
By Andrew Zimmern Frozen Entrées Elevate Classic Comfort Foods
Eco Meal Program Initiatives
The Home Chef Food Rescue Program Redirects Surplus and Waste
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
Restaurant Mealkit Partnerships
Goodfood Partnered with Aloette Go on Canadian Delivery
Large-Scale Meal Campaigns
The 1 Billion Meals Endowment Campaign Provides Food for Millions
Sustainability-Focused Seafood Initiatives
Hailia Has Expanded its Use of Fish Byproducts
Social Good Gift Boxes
Grace Farms Foods and Greyston Bakery Partnered on a Gift Box
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Influencer-Crafted Menu Items
Denny's Launched a New Social Stars Influenced Menu with TikTokers
Toronto-Based Food Emporiums
CF Toronto Eaton Centre to Welcome Queen's Cross
Social Media-Inspired Bakery Menus
The Panera Roman Empire Menu Follows the Viral TikTok Hashtag
Globally-Inspired Ready-to-Eat Foods
The Asda Food-to-Go Range Has 47 New Options
Plant-Based Cruise Menus
Princess Cruises is Introducing Vegan Menus to Its Fleet
Multi-Serve Vegan Entrees
Sunday Supper's New Trio of Premium Entrees are Powered by Plants
Family-Friendly Frozen Meals
Amy's Kitchen Family Size Entrées are Made with Non-GMO Ingredients
Elevated Vegan Restaurants
Community Resto is a Vegan Haven with a Heart for Giving Back
Foodie Networking Apps
'YourTable' Connects People Through their Love of Foods
Regional Organic Frozen Meals
These New Amy’s Kitchen Organic Entrees Come in Two Options
Community-Supporting Meal Initiatives
GiftAMeal Partners with Restaurants to Offer Free Meals
Complimentary Breakfast Trucks
Sainsbury’s Vegfast Van Shares Free Healthy Breakfasts
Cell-Cultured Chicken Dishes
Bar Crenn Serves Upside Foods' Cultivated Chicken with Edible Flowers
Nourishing New Year's Meal Plans
Daily Harvest's January Jumpstart Supports Health Resolutions
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Inclusive Lunch Campaigns
The 'LOVE YOUR LUNCH' Campaign Educates Children on Diverse Lunches
Plant-Based Camping Meals
Michelin-Trained Chefs Launched Poe & Co. Folk Foods
Food Delivery Employee Benefits
DoorDash Rolls Out New Employee Perks Plan, 'Merchant Benefits'
Kid-Friendly Stir-Fry Menus
honeygrow Has Just Added Customizable Kid-Sized Stir-Frys and Salads
Black-Owned Restaurant Initiatives
Pepsi Enlists Chef Carla Hall to Kick-Off 'Pepsi Dig In Day'
Microwavable Mexican Street Meals
Mexican Street Corn White Rice Reduces Time in the Kitchen
Meal Donation Food Products
O Organics 'Fight Hunger, Serve Hope' Initiative Helps Kids in Need
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Griddled Food Fairs
The 2023 Iowa State Fair's Introduces 64 New Foods
Social Hour Menus
Social Hour at Bonefish Grill Shares Craveable Bites & Good Times
Sustainable Imperfect Groceries
Spud Delivers Unique Foods to the Homes of Eco-Conscious Consumers
Female-Centered Restaurant Concepts
Trust Bae Showcases the Culinary Perspectives of Female Chefs
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Healthy Mexican QSR Bowls
Chipotle Debuts a Line of Lifestyle Bowls for Health-Conscious Consumers
Carbon-Neutral Shelf-Stable Meals
Matriark Vegetable Harvest Stew Uniquely Supports Food Banks
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Grocer-Backed Community Lunch Clubs
Mini Metro Lunch Clubs are Taking Place in Parks This Summer
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
African Ready Meal Collections
Oja Launches the 'Home Comforts' African Ready Meal Line
At-Home Tasting Menus
Uber Eats Partners with Michelin Restaurant Ikoyi for a New Tasting Menu
Virtual Vegan Bowl Menus
Veggie Grill Launches New Delivery-Only Menu. 'Vegan Bowls For All'
Convenient Grain-Based Meals
Seeds of Change Introduces the Ancient Grain Mix Line at Whole Foods
Incentivized Healthy Eating Programs
Merryfield Learn & Earn Program is Arriving at Earth Fare
Upscale Grocer Catering Menus
Gelson's Catering Menu Has Been Expanded with Almost Two Dozen Items
Christmas-Themed Sandwich Ranges
The Urban Eat Festive Range Includes Three New Products
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Collaborative Nonprofit Group Campaigns
The 'Little Labels, Big Impact' Campaign Raises Awareness
Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Meals
Beyond Meals from Beyond Meat Prioritize Plant-Based Convenience
Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries
The Gousto 'Veg Table' Recipe Boxes Include 12 New Dishes
African Restaurant Markets
Mama Africa Offers Authentic African Flavors
Chef-Prepared Home-Cooked Meals
Zomato Has Launched the 'Everyday' Home-Cooked Meal Service
Value-Focused Cooking Campaigns
The 'Great Value with Grace' Campaign Encourages Scratch Cooking
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Meltable Solid Food Snacks
Savorease Therapeutic Foods Provide Nutrition for People on Soft Diets
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it