Shambhu's (Plant-based catering & education)

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Company: Shambhu's (Plant-based catering & education)
Website: shambhus.uk

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Shambhu's is an awarding-winning family-run plant-based food business based in London and established since 2005. We mainly serve Greater London and the home counties, but will also consider serving further afield if needed.

With dishes inspired from cultures around the world, we cater for a range of events from small home get-togethers, business/departmental meetings, workshops, seminars, through to large events such as conferences and large special functions.

Whether you need canapé/finger-buffet food, hot meals and/or great desserts, we have the full range.

We take pride in producing delicious, nutritious plant-based food for everyone to enjoy, whether or not they are vegan.

Our chef and founder, Nishma Shah, is also available to deliver plant-based cookery classes/demonstrations for community groups, schools and other interested parties - please do get in touch if this is of interest, or check out our website for details of her upcoming classes/demonstrations.

Key information

For further information about our services, including a list of our food offerings and prices, and to place orders, as well as information about our education services, please visit our website:
https://shambhus.uk

Contact information

Website: shambhus.uk

Telephone: 020 89310030

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Veganism

Are all the products your entity (business, brand, organisation) produces and/or retails suitable for vegans? If no, then, unfortunately, you cannot register as we only accept submissions from 100% vegan entities.: Yes
Which of the following best describes you (professionals and sole traders) or your organisation?: Vegan

Ownership

Is your organisation an independent business/brand or a corporate owned business/brand?: Independent
Are you a BAME (Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic) owned/run business/organisation?: Yes
What type of business/organisation are you?: Sole trader
Are you a woman-owned/run business/organisation?: Yes

Social, Economic and Environmental Justice

Which social, economic or environmental justice causes does your entity (business, brand, organisation) support or promote (e.g. through social media posts, donations, attending protests and other direct actions etc.)?

Animal rights

Climate justice

Environmentalism

Food justice

Other

What do you do to support or promote each of the causes you have identified?

In addition to be fully vegan, we aim to use organic, fairtrade and UK-produced ingredients where feasible (and slave-free chocolate/cocoa), and eco-friendly disposable crockery/packaging. We also support/partner with vegan/AR organisations such as The Vegan Society, Animal Aid, Viva! and others. We have set out our ethical stance on our website at this link: http://shambhus.co.uk/our-ethical-stance

Does your business/organisation have an ethical labour policy or code of practice (either formal or informal) which ensures fair labour practices?

Yes

Does your business/organisation have policies and practices which actively promote diversity and inclusion?

Yes

Is your business a member of the World Fair Trade Organisation?

Do any of the products you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, have fairtrade certifications?

Some (less than a third)

Do you source products and/or ingredients from companies and suppliers that support fair labour practices?

As much as possible

Environment and Sustainability

If any of the products you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, have a sustainable production certification, please indicate which certifications apply?

Certified organic

Other certification

Overall, how many of the products that you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, are certified by the sustainable production certifications listed in the question above?

Many (one to two thirds)

Are any of the products that you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, produced using sustainable production methods albeit uncertified?

Unsure

Are any of the products that you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, free of palm oil?

Many (one to two thirds)

If any of the products that you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, contain palm oil, is it sustainably sourced?

Yes

Do you reuse, recycle and/or donate any waste products (e.g. food, plastics, packaging etc.)?

Yes

Do you only use recycled or recyclable materials for packaging?

Yes

Is all of your packaging biodegradable?

Yes

Does your business, organisation or project follow a zero waste philosophy?

Yes

Energy, Transport and Distribution

How many of the products you produce and/or retail, and/or the ingredients you use, are made in the country in which your entity (business, organisation) is based?: Some (less than a third)

Giving Back

Does your business support or give back to the local community in any way?: Yes

Ethical Banking

Does your business/organisation use an ethical bank or building society?: Yes