# Upscale Soup Kitchens The Refettorio Felix is a Beautiful Soup Kitchen Owned by a Renowned Chef By Ell Smith | Published 2017-06-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refettorio-felix References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/06/16/ilse-crawford-designs-intimate-interiors-refettorio-felix-soup-kitchen-london/) & [foodforsoul.it](http://www.foodforsoul.it/projects/refettorio-felix/) The shame and stigmas attached to establishments like soup kitchens often overpowers their benefits, which is why renowned British chef Massimo Bottura conceived The Refettorio Felix, a gorgeously decorated [community dining hall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-soup-shop) for those in need. The center sources [high-quality leftovers from restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shared-kitchen) that would otherwise go to waste, providing the dining hall with the ability to serve high-end food at an incredibly low cost. The soup kitchen's interior is [thoughtfully decorated](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loong-noodles) and features a calming sea foam green paint, with whimsical paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling, potted plants, and plenty of natural light. The non-profit described interior design as a "universal pleasure that's missing from a lot of social projects." The implementation of a well designed soup kitchen provides an opportunity for vulnerable people to be alleviated from the stigmas of impoverishment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upscale Community Kitchens:** Entrepreneurs can explore the idea of opening stylish yet affordable soup kitchens that can cater to the underserved population. - **High-quality Leftovers:** Food operators and establishments can provide nutritious and delicious meals for soup kitchens and charities by donating their unused high-quality ingredients and products. - **Interior Design for Social Projects:** Interior designers and architects can incorporate their skills into social projects and design attractive and comfortable spaces for people in need. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and catering companies can donate leftover food to soup kitchens and charities and help alleviate hunger in communities. - **Non-profit and Charities:** Non-profits and charities can collaborate with chefs and designers to create attractive and welcoming community dining halls that can serve healthy and delicious meals to the underserved population. - **Food Waste Management:** Entrepreneurs can explore the food waste management industry by creating innovative solutions that reduce food waste from restaurants and other food establishments and repurpose it for charitable causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Chef-Made Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefmade-meals.md) - [Southern France-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socca-restaurant.md) - [Elegant Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-restaurant-interior1.md) - [Warm African-Inspired Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-restaurant1.md) - [Famed Paintings-Covered Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frescohallen.md) - [Intimate Noodle Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calgary-noodle-bar.md) - [Venetian-Style Eatery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cicchetti-piccadilly.md) - [Contemporary Dining Establishment Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soco-kitchen-bar.md) - [Reclaimed Interior Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-aether.md)