Here’s a tasty truth bomb for you: food waste doesn’t have to be a given. In fact, at Unity Place, they’re proving it can be a launchpad for creativity. And this Stop Food Waste Day (30 April), they’re serving up more than just clever bites—they’re dishing out inspiration. Nestled in the heart of Milton Keynes, […] The post Every Crumb Counts: How Unity Place Is Stirring Up Sustainability With a Dash of Delicious appeared first on MK Pulse.
Here’s a tasty truth bomb for you: food waste doesn’t have to be a given. In fact, at Unity Place, they’re proving it can be a launchpad for creativity. And this Stop Food Waste Day (30 April), they’re serving up more than just clever bites—they’re dishing out inspiration.
Nestled in the heart of Milton Keynes, Unity Place is more than just a spot to grab your morning flat white or a cheeky lunchtime curry. With a medley of eateries—think the vibrant Urban Food Market, the sleek Unity Sky Lounge, Dipna Anand’s flavour-packed Kitchen & Bar, the always-cosy Baker’s Room, and five caffeine-slinging coffee corners—this place is buzzing with culinary action.
But behind the scenes? There’s a whole lot of heart (and hustle) going into making sure that precious ingredients never go to waste.
“We work hard all year round to minimise waste across everything we do – from prep to plate,” shares Nick Male, Executive Chef at Unity Place. “Food is too valuable to be thrown away.”
Waste Not, Want Everything
Let’s talk scraps. You know—those broccoli stems, sprout skins, or the awkwardly shaped carrots your supermarket might ghost? At Unity Place, those bits are culinary gold.
Enter: the ‘Waste Knot’ specials. These aren’t your standard menu fixtures. They’re the spontaneous, chef-whispered creations that pop up when there’s surplus in the kitchen and a spark of creativity to match. One day, it might be a rustic root veg tart. The next? A zingy pickle slaw made from veggie trimmings. Either way, it’s flavour-forward and waste-free.
Croissants, Cruffins & Cleverness
Over at the Baker’s Room, waste-busting is an artform. Those flaky croissant trimmings? Not tossed, but reincarnated into cruffins—a buttery, muffin-shaped marvel that’s become a local darling.
And if a croissant doesn’t find a home by sundown? Don’t worry. It gets reborn (gloriously) in bread and butter pudding. Toasty, rich, and deeply comforting. Who knew fighting food waste could be this delicious?
Brew-tiful Recycling
Coffee lovers, this one’s for you. With five cafés under one roof, Unity Place goes through a lot of coffee—and now, those used grounds are getting a second life.
Starting this month, locals can pop into the Baker’s Room and scoop up free bags of used coffee grounds—ideal for fertilising gardens, keeping pests at bay, or even giving your fridge a fresh lease on life.
The Takeaway? Waste Less, Savour More
This Stop Food Waste Day, Unity Place isn’t just talking the talk—they’re plating up proof that every leftover can be a starting point for something meaningful (and mouthwatering). Whether it’s a clever reuse trick, a surprise special, or simply a new way of looking at what’s left behind, their message is simple:
Food should be cherished, not chucked.
So next time you’re in Milton Keynes, swing by Unity Place. Taste something unexpected. And maybe grab a bag of coffee grounds while you’re at it.
Curious to know more? Explore the full lineup of Unity Place’s food and drink magic at www.unityplace.co.uk.
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