Foodari, the same supplier trusted by Buckingham Palace!

Yes, you read that right. Our fruit and vegetables come from a supplier with a Royal Warrant of Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.

But who are they?

For over 17 years, Foodari has been sourcing and supplying top-quality fresh produce to restaurants, hotels, schools and universities (like us!) across London and South England, and yes, even royal households - meaning they have passed the ultimate quality test!

What makes Foodari special isn't just their royal connections, it's their focus on sustainability and supporting local farmers.

How they stay sustainable

We love working with Foodari because they're not just about fresh, tasty food (which is also important), but they're all about the planet too.

Here's just a few things they do to put sustainability at the heart of what they do:

Source seasonal produce from local suppliers (their closest supplier, Hares Farm in Chilham, is just three miles away!)
Prioritise recycling by offering packaging collections services and having materials processed at their on-site recycling centre.
Support local causes by employing locals and donating surplus produce.

One of their coolest projects is a collaboration with Grow Up Farms, a vertical farming group in Kent.

What's vertical farming? Imagine salad greens being grown indoors in towering, high-tech structures powered by 100% renewable energy. No pesticides, less water, and barely any transport emissions.

During the Winter term, when greens are usually imported, we were able to keep it local thanks to their innovative methods. So every salad you have on campus is fresher, healthier, and more eco-friendly.

Why it matters

By choosing Foodari as one of our suppliers, we're not just serving high-quality meals, we're supporting a sustainable food system that is better for you and the planet.

By sourcing locally, we're cutting down on food miles - goodbye, carbon footprint!
You're getting fresher, tastier food, straight from Kent's farms.
Supporting local farmers and sustainable practices means you're making a positive impact every time you grab a bite to eat on campus.

Plus, knowing your eating the same high-quality produce as Buckingham Palace is pretty cool!