Plant-based restaurant named ambassador for start-up loans programme
The Sustainable Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant in Bingham, Nottinghamshire, led by chef and nutritionist Rik De Raynor, is one of 12 businesses named as Ambassadors for the Start Up Loans programme, supported by the British Business Bank.
This programme, now in its eighth year, recognises outstanding business owners who have launched their ventures with government-backed funding.
CEO of The Sustainable Kitchen, Rik De Raynor has over 22 years of experience as a chef and a background in human nutrition and psychology and started this business to explore why veganism isn’t more accessible and what obstacles prevent people from adopting this lifestyle.
The Sustainable Kitchen and the other 2023 ambassadors will be introduced at a launch event in central London, initiating a year-long program in which they will participate in local and national activities.
This initiative aims to inspire and support prospective start-up founders as they embark on their entrepreneurial journeys.
De Raynor said: “Having previously helped to champion the great work the British Business Bank does with their Start Up Loans programme, we were thrilled to be chosen as the Start Up Loans Ambassador for the East Midlands – a community we care greatly about.
“We have achieved being carbon negative through a multi-faceted approach, including the sole use of renewable energy, completely biodegradable packaging and featuring only plant-based, sustainable and seasonal foods. Hopefully, through this ambassadorship, we can become an example for other businesses looking to take steps in being more sustainable.”
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