Based in Blackheath, London, United Kingdom, Hand Made Food is a catering company that focuses on social and environmental ways of running its business while at the same time emphasizing taste because after all, that's what brings people to the business in a lot of respects. But it doesn't hurt, of course, that the Mayor of Lewisham gave them an award for excellence in Environmental Practice.
The small business will set up shop temporarily at Cockpit Arts' Summer Open Studios, adding to the community of social enterprise, business incubation and what Cockpit Arts calls "designer-makers." Hand Made was founded in 1994 by Fergus Clague who coined the term "small-living business," from which the title of this piece draws.
Contact Information
Hand Made Food website
Hand Made Food on Twitter
Small-Living Catering Businesses
'Hand Made Food' is an Independent Chef Kitchen in London
Trend Themes
1. Social Enterprise - There is a growing trend towards businesses that prioritize social and environmental impact alongside profitability, creating opportunities for disruptive innovations in sustainability and community engagement.
2. Small-living Businesses - The concept of small-living businesses, focusing on minimalistic and sustainable approaches, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in terms of efficient resource usage and creative business models.
3. Local Catering - The demand for locally sourced and handcrafted food options is on the rise, creating opportunities for disruptive innovations in the catering industry that emphasize quality, authenticity, and sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Catering - The catering industry can leverage the increasing consumer preference for handcrafted and socially responsible food options, exploring new ways to incorporate sustainable practices and unique culinary experiences.
2. Social Enterprise - The growth of social enterprise presents opportunities for businesses to combine profitability with positive social and environmental impact, leading to innovative approaches in various industries.
3. Business Incubation - The rise of small-living businesses and designer-makers creates opportunities for business incubation programs to support and nurture these innovative ventures, fostering creativity and sustainability.