Perhaps the name of this Social Business top list should be changed from "social entrepreneurs who cook" to "social entrepreneurs who enjoy cooking." Let us hope that many entrepreneurs themselves cook -- or at least have tried cooking -- even though we've heard about social entrepreneurs who have no time to eat, let alone cook. Or even further perks at start-up companies like Warby Parker that include prepared food.
These social entrepreneurs who cook, however, cite cooking as a way to unwind outside of their daily routine at work. Kevin Moshayed, for instance, the founder of Ark Collective, says he likes to "make a perfect bite" after every work day. And Leigh Morlock, the creative director and co-founder of Push Pull, takes raw cooking lessons.
8 Social Entrepreneurs who Cook
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Eric Reynolds, Founder and Executive Director of Inyenyeri (INTERVIEW)
Rwandan Energy Company
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Adriana Herrera, Founder and CEO of Fashioning Change (INTERVIEW)
People- and Profit-Driven Brands
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Mike Radparvar, Co-Founder of Holstee (INTERVIEW)
On Using a Manifesto, Not a Business Plan
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Leigh Morlock, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Push Pull Cambodia (INTERVIEW)
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Katie Harris, Co-Founder and Design Director of The Amazings (INTERVIEW)
Social Enterprise
4
Ajay Godhwani, Founder & CEO of Intuary (INTERVIEW)
Verbally for iPad
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Kevin Moshayed, Founder of Ark Collective (INTERVIEW)
Buy 1 Backpack, Give Another
2
Daniel Blake, Co-Founder and CEO of EcoScraps (INTERVIEW)
Turning Old Food into Organic Fertilizer
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Collab Retail Formats
Bed Bath & Beyond And The Container Store Open Its First Co-Branded Location
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The Kitchen Cosmo Reimagines Kitchen Design Through Utility
Pop-Up Recovery Shops
Nike’s Soup Shop in China Redefines Comfort Post-Run Experiences
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Workplace Comedy Meals
HelloFresh The Office Eats Celebrates Hilarious Culinary Moments
Limited-Edition Barista Fashion Ranges
Oatly and Kids of Immigrants Partnered for Cafe Workwear
Creative Economy Meal Replacements
Sneak EATS Launched a Nutrition Product Built for Creatives
Recovery Soup Stalls
Nike Opened a Pop-Up Soup Shop in China to Nourish Runners
Fully Catered Dinner Parties
President’s Choice® Debuts the PC Kitchen Drop for Easy Group Dinners
Kid-Friendly Cooking Boxes
The Pampered Chef Kids Club Involves & Empowers Kids in the Kitchen
AI-Powered Recipe Appliances
Kitchen Cosmo is a Tangible AI Recipe Generator for the Kitchen
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
Smart Recipe Generators
EasyChef Instantly Turns Ingredients Into Personalized Meal Ideas
Design Food Exhibitions
IKEA's Food for Thought Exhibition in Milan Explores Cooking Rituals
functional footwear brands
NYC-Based Lifestyle Brand Brunch Redefines Everyday Comfort
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Chef-Led Meal Subscriptions
CookUnity Delivers Restaurant-Quality Meals by A-List Chefs
Meal Kit Installations
HelloFresh's Giant Delivery Box Features a Real Family Sharing Dinner
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Recipe Monetization Platforms
Secret Recipes Lets You Sell Your Recipes Directly to Your Audience
Celebrity-Supported Chef-Crafted Restaurant Concepts
goop kitchen is Expanding to New York City
Children's Culinary Memberships
The Jr. Chefs Club Equips Gen Alpha with Practical Kitchen Skills
Enhanced Commercial Kitchen Suites
Perfect Company Has Customized Its KitchenPro Suite
Modern Korean Fast-Casual Concepts
Model Practice Delivers a Space for Korean QSR Sopo
Pet-Friendly Supper Clubs
Wellness Pet and Hayley Erbert Created a Supper Club for Cats
Cake-Centric Gatherings
Cake Picnic Turns a Shared Love of Cake into a Sweet Social Event
Free-From Instant Soup Products
The Soul Kitchen Plus+ Range Focuses on Workplace Consumption
Local-Led Culinary Experiences
Intrepid Offers a Diverse Range of Food Tours for Curious Travelers
Workplace Meal Culture
ezCater Shows Employee Food Programs Driving Office Engagement
Restaurant-to-Retail Expansions
Little Sesame Secured $8.5M to Scale Its Manufacturing Operations
Immersive Dining Partnership
American Express, Resy & Chef’s Table Launch a Culinary Event Series
Pet Food Multicookers
Total Pet Kitchen Prepares Fresh Pet Meals with Human-Grade Ingredients
AI-Powered Kitchen Cooking Assistants
The Gambit AI Sous Chef Monitors Any Recipe
Automated Countertop Soup Makers
The Cookology Soup & Smoothie Maker Prioritizes Versatility
Frozen Home Cooking Ingredients
These PACK'D Frozen Ingredients Make Home Cooking Easier
Sharable DIY Food Kits
The Spice & Tea Exchange Expands Its Create & Share Kits
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Chef-Crafted Vegetable Blends
Diane von Furstenberg Launches OKO
Online Recipe Discoveries
Recipe Cook Online Helps Users Find Healthy Daily Recipes
Accessible Recipe Collections
Tesco's Now We're Cooking Makes Recipes More Inclusive by Design
Workplace Meal Delivery Platforms
DoorDash for Business Meal Manager Optimizes Ordering
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Honest Mealtime Campaigns
Little Dish's 'Guaranteed to be eaten by kids' Was Crowdsourced
Tahini-Inspired Cooking Classes
Mighty Sesame® and Homemade Joined Forces on a Series of Classes
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Anti-Inflammatory Restaurant Menus
The bellagreen Golden Glow-Inspired Winter Menu is Nourishing
Value-Added Frozen Omelettes
The Happy Egg Co. Introduced a Series of Ready-to-Cook Omelettes
Stain-Celebrating Restaurant Shirts
Uber Eats and Rosa’s Thai Partnered to Celebrate Messy Eating
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Mediterranean Street Food Expansion
Nick the Greek grows demand for authentic fast-casual gyros
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Video-First Food Ordering Experiences
CookUnity Acquired flavrs to Enhance Its Meal Service
Robotic Food Serving-Focused Milestones
Chef Robotics Annouces 100 Million Servings
Chef-Collaborated Smart Kitchens
Samsung and Jamie Oliver Join on an Exclusive Bespoke AI Line
Community-Centered Dining Experiences
Joyous Enriches Seniors' Lives Through Food & Experiences
Lifestyle Businesswoman Baked Goods
Crumbl and Martha Stewart Teamed Up for a Series of Treats
Streetstyle Protein Entrées
Food Truck Cuisine Inspired the Soules Kitchen Street Eats Line
Startup Idea Newsletters
Easy Startup Ideas Delivers Business Roadmaps For Aspiring Founders
Reverse-Searing Recipe Cookers
The Agari Cooker Harnesses the Power of AI to Cook Foods
Outdoor Cooking-Focused Campaigns
Solo Stove Debuts the 'Squash the Beef at the Big Game' Campaign
Kimchi-Focused Branding Initiatives
SF Globalize Organized the JONGGA Kimchi Cook-Off
Office Catering Delivery Services
The Deliveroo Office Catering Service is Being Trialled
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Shoppable Cooking Platforms
Studiolink Recipe Connects Creators with Monetized Recipe Platforms
Recipe Management Apps
Clean Plate Helps Users Discover Recipes By Ingredients And Preferences
Communal Dining Kits
The HelloFresh Supper Club Connects People Over a Shared Meal
Food Sharing Platforms
TotallyChefs Connects Users to Share and Discover Recipes Globally
Romantic Partner Meal Planners
Duocook Helps Couples Find Recipes, Plan Meals, & Sync Preferences
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Customer-Driven Food Innovation Centers
The Kerry Customer Co-Creation Centre is Now Open
Intimate Social Dinner Concepts
Dinner With Friends NYC Features Low-Pressure Communal Dinners
Health-Conscious Meal Delivery Services
Eat Clean Bro Emphasizes Health and Convenience
Chef-Led Mushroom Marketing Initiatives
The Mushroom Council Taps Matty Matherson
Seasonal Social Good Sandwiches
Urban Eat and Teenage Cancer Trust Partnered for the Holidays
Local Food Support Programs
Chef Merito Has Initiated a Charitable Program During the Holidays
Chef-Driven Pasta Bakes
Katie's Pasta Bake Entrées Bring Restaurant Quality Home
Foodie-Themed Singles Events
Knorr and Eventbrite are Connecting Singles in and Out of the Kitchen
Pizzeria Enterprise Technology Suites
Hungry Howie's and Toast Partnered to Streamline Operations
Award-Winning Chef Meal Partnerships
Home Chef Partners with an Emmy Award-Winning Chef
Personalized Recipe Generators
MyCookAi Creates Recipes Based On Your Ingredients And Preferences
Food-Focused Social Platforms
Flavorist Expands Flavorist Food App Access to the General Public
Smart Recipe Assistants
Slide Dish Helps You Create Personalized Recipes With What You Have
Charitable Food Initiatives
Wild Turkey x Andrew Babish Launch a Charitable Friendsgiving Campaign
Chef-Approved Home Appliance Companies
Beko Partners with Chef Massimo Bottura
Warm Roasted Veggies Bowls
Chopped Leaf is Testing New Warm Bowls in Canada
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Mix-and-Match Family Meals
Blue Apron Family Style Meals are a Flexible Weeknight Dinner Solution
Engagement Popup Builders
CookUp Creates Custom Popups To Make Your Product Impossible To Ignore
Women Wealth Profiles
Millionaires List Showcases Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs And Their Paths
Cultural Dining Discovery
AuthFoodMaps Helps Users Find Authentic Ethnic Restaurants Nearby
Personalized Meal Planners
MySideChef Provides Tailored Recipes and Healthy Meal Suggestions
Empathy-First Loyalty Playbooks
SumUp's CEO Highlights Main Street Tactics For Tech Loyalty
Health-Focused Meal Planners
Kitchen Savvy App Helps Plan Meals And Track Nutrition
Italian Cuisine-Celebrating Ventures
Barilla Supports UNESCO's Recognition of Italian Cuisine
Private Chef Marketplaces
ChefMaison Connects Clients With Home Cooks, Chefs, And Caterers
Restaurant Profitability SaaS Platforms
Linked Eats is Partnering with Olo to Assist Restaurants
Design-Forward Hybrid Spaces
Blanchette archi.design Envisioned Bistro Siège Social & Café Social
Fashionable Hospitality Aprons
JClark Designed Reimagines Aprons for Cafés and Restaurants
Design-Forward Italian Restaurant Interiors
Katie's Pizza & Pasta Expands to Crestwood
Women-Empowering Cooking Campaigns
Pampered Chef Partners with Kat Ashmore
Seafood Cooking-Focused Communities
Morey's Fine Fish & Seafood Debuts the Morey's Seafood Society
Expansive Plant-Based Meal Ranges
The Latest BOSH! Range Features Ready Meals and Pizzas
Grandma-Led Cookbook Clubs
Finish's Club Pairs Hands-On Recipes with Cleaning Insights
Recipe Extraction Tools
Just COOK It Extracts Recipes From Social Platforms Into A Library
Recipe Syncing Platforms
Cooksync Collects Recipes Anywhere And Syncs Them To Your Tools
Comprehensive Commercial Kitchen Solutions
SHINELONG Boasts Over 8,000 Completed Kitchen Projects
Recipe Conversion Tools
CookTok Turns TikTok Cooking Clips Into Clear, Step-By-Step Recipes
Single Cook Connections
Knorr's #ServingSingles Empowers People to Spotlight Foodie Friends
Music Venue-Led Food Drives
The 9:30 Club Addresses Hunger and Food Waste
Longevity-Focused Meal Kits
Green Chef's Longevity Recipe Collection Supports Inner Vitality
Swipe Interface Restaurant Platforms
'Foodie Call' Helps Users Find Options for Meals
Cooking Companion Apps
Cook Well Equips Home Cooks with a Value-Packed Personalized System
Educational Cooking Partnerships
HelloFresh and Scouts Partnered to Support Cooking Skills
Collaborative Meal Entrées
WeCook Partners with P.K. Subban for a Special Meal
Chef-Led Recipe Series
IKEA Binging with Babish Recipes Explore Food Through Improvisation
Recipe Planning Apps
CookBook Helps You Plan Meals And Cook With 5000+ Recipes
Small-Scale Restaurant Catering Options
Chipotle Build-Your-Own Offers an Easy Option for Groups
Recipe Management Tools
Cooksy Helps Users Organize and Simplify Recipes for Easy Access
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Efficient Cooking Workstations
Sonic Organizes Outdoor Cooking Workflows
CPG-Focused Service-For-Equity Models
Crave Ventures Has Formally Commenced Operations
Unique Artistic Books
Melanie Dunea Unveils 'Amuse-Bouche,' a Fashion-Food Photo Book
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Global Chef Marketplaces
Magical Chefs Connects Employers With Skilled Culinary Professionals
Recipe Management Platforms
Chefs Library Helps You Discover, Organize, and Share Your Recipes
Casual Baking Class Concepts
The Baking Social Makes Baking Fun, Social and Accessible
Dining Organizer Apps
Yumbox Helps You Track And Filter Your Favorite Restaurants
Celebrity Chef Meal Kits
Celebrity Experiences' Meal Boxes are Curated by Industry-Leading Chefs
Kitchen Timing Assistants
Cook:Clock Simplifies Meal Prep With Step-By-Step Cooking Schedules
Digital Recipe Platforms
Recipe Hub Lets Users Discover, Save, And Share Recipes Easily
Empowering Entrepeneur Clubs
Saltbox Introduces 'Upstream' for Loyal Members Looking for Community
Digital Cookbook Apps
Cook More Lets You Save Recipes, Create Grocery Lists, and Sync Offline
Shared Cooking Platforms
Wheat Helps Friends Combine Ingredients At Home For Smarter Cooking
Immigrant-Focused Culinary Arts Programs
The Vilcek Foundation is Supporting Young Immigrants
Founder Support Networks
Ramen Club Provides Community And Tools To Help Founders Profit