Cater for Later food box scheme

Leftovers

Leftover food is the food people leave on their plates. Leftovers account for one third of all waste from cafés, restaurants and other food businesses in Belfast. We have introduced the Cater for Later food box scheme to encourage diners to ask for their leftovers.

Bringing home leftovers

Our Cater for Later food box scheme provides compostable boxes to restaurants and cafés so you can take your leftovers home.

By bringing the food home to eat later, you’re helping the environment by ensuring less food is sent for disposal. You're also making your money go further by getting the full value of your meal.

How Cater for Later can help a restaurant or café business

By taking part in the scheme, you can

• improve customer service because customers will feel more comfortable about asking for their leftovers.
• upsell additional starter, main or dessert courses.
• help the environment by reducing food waste.