Community Kitchen
Community Kitchen in Munich saves food and promotes sustainable consumption. With a dedicated team, the organization offers creative dishes made from rescued food, catering, and handmade products. Everyone can become part of the rescue community and actively contribute to reducing food waste.
About Community Kitchen
editCommunity Kitchen is an innovative company based in Munich that is dedicated to rescuing food. Founded in September 2021 by the committed founders Günes, Judith, and Natalie, the company pursues the mission of reducing food waste and raising awareness for sustainable consumption. With a team of 30 permanent and 50 volunteer food rescuers, Community Kitchen relies on creativity and commitment to bring about positive changes in society.
Key Products and Services
editCommunity Kitchen offers a variety of services and products, all based on the idea of rescuing and sustainably using food. In the in-house restaurant, guests can enjoy delicious dishes that consist of at least 87% rescued food. The offerings range from a tasty lunch menu to heavenly cakes and a cozy Sunday brunch. Excellent coffee specialties are also served at the barista bar.
For events, Community Kitchen offers a catering service that allows for food rescue at events while pampering guests with culinary delights. Additionally, customers can purchase canned products such as soups, stews, and jams made from rescued food in the online shop.
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of Community Kitchen is to combat food waste and protect the climate. The company focuses on education and knowledge transfer to strengthen awareness of the appreciation of food. The founders are convinced that food appreciation is one of the most effective measures in global climate protection.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editCommunity Kitchen pursues ambitious sustainability goals. Every week, about 15,000 kg of edible food is rescued that would otherwise end up in the trash. Through these measures, the company significantly contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions. The products of Community Kitchen are handmade and contain no artificial additives, highlighting the quality and sustainability of the offered dishes and products.
The company is part of the alliance "We Rescue Food" and has won the 7th Federal Award "Too Good for the Bin," recognizing its efforts and successes in the field of food rescue.
Engagement and Community
editCommunity Kitchen invites all interested parties to become part of the rescuer community. Whether through active work in the kitchen, participation in educational initiatives, or support at events – the company welcomes everyone who wants to help make the world a little more sustainable.
With its innovative approach and tireless commitment to sustainability and climate protection, Community Kitchen is a pioneer in food rescue and an inspiring example of responsible entrepreneurship.