Healthier Catering Commitment
As a food business, you can make a significant contribution to improving your customers’ diet and health by making a few simple changes in how you prepare and cook your food by joining the Healthier Catering Commitment (HCC) scheme. As consumers are becoming a lot more aware of healthier eating, taking part in the HCC scheme could give you a competitive edge and increase both your customer satisfaction and your sales.
The scheme encourages businesses in London to:
- demonstrate a commitment to reducing the level of saturated fat and salt content in their foods
- offer some healthy options (for example, lower sugar drinks and snacks)
- make smaller portions available on request
This follows the principle that 'small changes can make a big difference'.
The scheme is run by London Borough of Redbridge in partnership with the Greater London Authority, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and supported by the Mayor of London. Further information on this scheme can be found on the Healthier Commitment website.
Customer research
Based on local research, residents have told us that they would prefer healthier options. As part of the Great Weight Debate young people in Redbridge stated that they would like to see food establishments and takeaways provide and promote:
- more vegan and vegetarian options
- healthier alternatives such as grilled chicken wraps
- smaller portions of chips and takeaway boxes
Eligibility
All catering establishments can apply including fast food outlets, sandwich bars, cafes, restaurants and leisure centres. Businesses must have a food hygiene rating score of 3 or above.
To use the Healthier Catering Commitment logo, a business must achieve 8 criteria including 4 essential criteria (plus a further 3 for those who deep fry food). They are all designed to be simple to use.
The criteria cover the main areas:
- healthier frying
- reducing salt
- reducing sugar
- health promotion
- reducing portion size / providing child size portions
Apply for the HCC scheme
For more information on the Redbridge Healthier Catering Commitment scheme, an electronic leaflet is available on request from Environmental Health by sending an email to the address below.
For a full list of the criteria and to apply to the scheme, please email
healthiercateringcommitment@redbridge.gov.uk
HCC benefits
Businesses can achieve an award and receive recognition on the London Borough of Redbridge's website and in local publications. You will be given a certificate and a window sticker to promote your award on your premises.
Current award holders can be found below:
| Business | Address | Date Awarded |
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Bella's Coffee |
86 High Street, Barkingside, IG6 2DR |
November 2021 |
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Subway |
251 High Road Ilford, London, IG1 1NE |
October 2021 |
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7 The Broadway, Woodford Green, IG8 0HL |
November 2021 | |
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23A The Broadway, Woodford Green, IG8 0HQ |
December 2021 | |
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124 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4LZ |
January 2022 | |
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Yummy Chicken |
12 Goodmayes Road, Ilford, IG3 9UN |
January 2022 |
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55-57 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4PG |
January 2022 | |
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Faroz Restaurant |
2-4 Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1BA |
January 2022 |
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Kebabish Original |
349 Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6NE |
January 2022 |
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7-13 Goodmayes Road, Ilford, IG3 9UH |
January 2022 | |
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68 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4NH |
February 2022 | |
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649 High Road, Seven Kings, IG3 8RA |
February 2022 | |
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165-169 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4TA |
February 2022 | |
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Tipi Coffee Co. |
117 George Lane, South Woodford, London, E18 1AN |
February 2022 |
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Zest Salad Bar |
107B George Lane, South Woodford, London, E18 1AN |
February 2022 |
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126 George Lane, South Woodford, London, E18 1AD |
February 2022 | |
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111 George Lane, South Woodford, London, E18 1AN |
February 2022 | |
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Kome Express |
4-5 Station Approach, South Woodford, London, E18 1AG |
February 2022 |
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18 Electric Parade, George Lane, South Woodford, E18 2LY |
March 2022 | |
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KO Deli |
716 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8AL |
March 2022 |
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Nina's Cafe |
16B Raven Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2HB |
March 2022 |
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17 Electric Parade, George Lane, South Woodford, E18 2LY |
March 2022 | |
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Cafe 368 |
368 High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0XQ |
March 2022 |
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Valentines Park, Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4XA |
March 2022 | |
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Five Lads, 823 High Road, Goodmayes, IG3 8TD |
March 2022 | |
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Gold Coffee |
424 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG2 6HW |
March 2022 |
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402 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG2 6HW |
March 2022 | |
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123 High Street, Wanstead, London, E11 2RL |
April 2022 | |
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Caesars Palace Cafe |
7 Clock House Parade, High Street, Wanstead, London, E11 2AG |
April 2022 |
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Gardners Cottage Cafe |
Valentines Mansion, Emerson Road, Ilford, IG1 4XA |
April 2022 |
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Lighthouse Fish Bar |
8 Clock House Parade, High Street, Wanstead, London, E11 2AG |
May 2022 |
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Serene Fish and Chips |
27 Woodford Avenue, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6UF |
May 2022 |
