Healthier Catering Commitment

The Healthier Catering Commitment scheme helps Richmond's food businesses promote healthier choices.

Overview

The Healthier Catering Commitment (HCC) is a voluntary scheme run by London boroughs with support from the Mayor of London and the Association of Environmental Health Managers (ALEHM).

The scheme recognises businesses in London that demonstrate a commitment to providing healthier food options by reducing the levels of salt, sugar, and saturated fat in food sold in their premises.

Applications currently suspended

We are not currently accepting applications for the Healthier Catering Commitment in Richmond.

However, we strongly encourage any business to use our healthy eating resources to help you help the public make healthier choices.

If you are interested in becoming a HCC Member, please send an email to foodandsafety@merton.gov.uk to be added to our waiting list.

Why join?

The scheme is completely free and includes the following benefits:

All businesses who receive the award will be listed on our website
Free Level 2 Food Safety Training (via NCASS)
Promotional support on the HCC website
Window sticker and certificate to display your commitment
Positive recognition from customers and the community

Who can apply

Whether you run a café, takeaway, restaurant, or mobile food unit, the HCC is a fantastic way to show your commitment to healthier living.

To be eligible, your business must:

Have a Food Hygiene Rating of three or above
Commit to delivering at least eight out of 25 criteria, including these four essential criteria:
- Use healthier oils (such as rapeseed or sunflower)
- Avoid adding salt to dishes after cooking (allow customers to add their own)
- Promote water and low sugar drinks
- Offer smaller portion sizes for adults and children

View the full assessment criteria on the HCC website.

Additional criteria apply for businesses that fry food, such as:

Maintaining oil quality
Draining excess fat
Frying food at the optimum temperature of between 175°C and 190°C

Recent sign-ups

This business has recently signed up for the scheme:

The Library Pot

The Library Pot - 86 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2PQ

The Library Pot Café in Kew Road committed to an amazing 19 criteria in their HCC assessment. The Library Pot is a gaming café which serves a varied menu that caters to diverse tastes and dietary needs, including Japanese‑inspired dishes (like katsu curry, ramen, Korean pancakes), grills, burgers, and a range of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten‑free options.