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SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT

At Kitts Kitchen Ltd (Trading as This Is Kitts) we believe that exceptional food and cultural experiences should never come at the expense of our environment.
Our sustainability approach is simple: create beautifully crafted events while making thoughtful, responsible choices at every step — from sourcing to service.

 

This commitment grows with us, and we continue to improve as we learn, collaborate and expand across the UK.

1. Responsible Sourcing

We prioritise ingredients that are:

  • Fresh and seasonal whenever possible

  • Local to the West Midlands to reduce transport emissions

  • Ethically sourced, including meat, fish and speciality items

  • Reusable or recyclable in packaging and storage

 

Our menus evolve with the seasons and supply availability to ensure minimal waste.

2. Waste Reduction

We take a mindful approach to waste at all events:

  • We prepare accurate quantities based on confirmed guest numbers

  • Leftovers are safely packaged for clients when appropriate

  • Recycling and food waste are separated at our kitchen base

  • Garnishes and décor are chosen with minimal waste in mind

  • Where possible, we encourage clients to return reusable items

 

Waste reduction is built into our planning, not added on top.

3. Reusable Equipment

To avoid single-use plastics, we invest in:

  • Reusable chafers

  • Stainless-steel serving equipment

  • Glassware (for events requiring full service)

  • Reusable platters and trays

  • Fabric table linens and napkins upon request

 

Clients can choose environmentally conscious options such as:

  • Non-disposable serving sets

  • Reusable crockery and cutlery

  • Plastic-free event styling

4. Energy & Transport

We manage our travel footprint carefully:

  • Free delivery within 5 miles

  • Tiered delivery fees to reduce unnecessary trips

  • Efficient routing for multi-stop bookings

  • Reduced kitchen energy use through batch preparation and scheduling

 

For large, UK-wide events, we work with venues to consolidate equipment and staff travel wherever possible.

5. Community & Culture

Sustainability to us is also cultural responsibility.

We support:

  • Caribbean and Black-owned suppliers where possible

  • Local Midlands businesses and creatives

  • Fair labour practices

  • Ethical partnerships

  • Cultural storytelling with respect and authenticity

 

Our experiences reflect the heritage of the Caribbean - with integrity and care.

6. Future Commitments

As we grow, we will continue to:

  • Expand our reusable equipment offering

  • Improve energy efficiency in our kitchen base

  • Strengthen partnerships with ethical suppliers

  • Increase recyclable and compostable material use

  • Review our sustainability practices yearly

 

Sustainability is a long-term commitment, not a checklist.

7. Contact Us

If you’d like to learn more about our sustainability practices or have suggestions, please contact:

 

hello@thisiskitts.com

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