"We came across Planglow through internet research and were struck by their ethos which ticked all the boxes for us. Then we set up an initial meeting with our now account manager Sally. She is very hands on and an integral part of our business. She always understands where we're coming from and what we need as she has such a good grasp of what we do.
"Product quality has always been exceptional and we like the overarching creativity of Planglow in terms of new products and materials too. But ultimately it's about working with a company that gets us and is aligned with our own goals - one that is constantly evolving and where I feel like I'm being offered something better than the rest".
James Curnow, Catering Manager, Red River Café
The Red River Café , Heartlands
Café At Bristol, Bristol
Kevin Collett had been with leading contract caterer Elior for five years when he moved to the then Elior run Café At-Bristol which was housed inside top science and discovery-based visitor attraction At-Bristol (now We the Curious). During this time, Kevin led the Café At-Bristol from strength to strength, securing multiple awards and accreditations for sustainability along the way. Here he shares why he chose to use compostable packaging from Planglow.
The French Tarte: Custom Design Packaging
Choosing items from a stock Planglow's range, TFT then opted to have products custom designed by Planglow as well as to further support the brand. So a label, napkin, bio cup, deli paper and bag utilising TFT logo and colours were developed.
Chriskitch: Compostable Packaging
Tucked amongst the leafy avenues around Muswell Hill you'll find the immensely popular deli-cafe Chriskitch. Owner and founder Chris(tian) Honor has chefed around the world including a tenure at Gordon Ramsey's former Aubergine restaurant in Chelsea. Honor's cooking style reflects his nomadic lifestyle showcasing a fine blend of world flavours, textures and detail. Whilst investigating potential suppliers back in 2013, Chris discovered Planglow, here's what he thinks of our products and services.
The Feel Good Bakery
The Feel Good Bakery is aptly named. While selling a range of fresh made sandwiches from a number of key sites across South London, it’s ‘feel good’ philosophy is being felt much further afield. This is because, for every sandwich sold, The Feel Good Bakery donates a meal to a child living in extreme poverty. Nathan was responsible for sourcing packaging and, having looked at a few companies, was won over by Planglow’s range of plant-based products, as he explained: