Lexington

Set up in 2002, Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that puts people at the heart of the business. We have over 650 employees in our team and an enviable client portfolio in London and the South East of England.

SOURCING

CELEBRATE LOCAL AND SEASONAL

We use 100% British meat

We change the menu with the seasons

We source food from at least one local farmer, fisherman, or producer

We promote local, seasonal produce on the menu

We know the provenance of 100% of our ingredients

SERVE MORE VEG AND BETTER MEAT

We offer at least one vegan dish a day

We don’t serve eggs from caged hens

SOURCE FISH RESPONSIBLY

We never serve endangered species (IUCN Red List)

We only serve MCS green rated fish

We serve a diversity of species (beyond Tuna, Cod, Haddock, Salmon & Prawns)

SUPPORT GLOBAL FARMERS

We work with coffee, tea, chocolate and/or sugar suppliers who have transparent direct trade agreements

We only buy certified fairly traded tea, coffee, sugar, and/or chocolate

We only buy responsibly sourced soy

We only use responsibly sourced palm oil

We buy produce in a way that ensures workers rights, labour and environmental stewardship in our supply chain

SOCIETY

TREAT STAFF FAIRLY

We provide all staff with at least one free meal per shift

We ensure equal pay for equal roles

We have a known grievance policy and system for feedback and complaints that is accessible to all staff

We don’t have staff working unpaid overtime

We pass on all customer tips and service equally to all staff

SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY

We are accessible to those with disabilities

We donate staff time or space on site or money to those who need it

We are a socially inclusive recruiter

We collect money for charity with our diners

FEED PEOPLE WELL

We do not serve endless refills on sugary drinks

We cater to different dietary needs

We disclose the calories on our menus

No main courses on our menu are more than 50% of your recommended daily intake of calories, fat, sugar or salt

ENVIRONMENT

WE REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE

We recycle glass, plastic and paper/card

We only use plastic items that are 100% reusable or compostable

We buy from suppliers who minimise single use plastic packaging

WE WASTE NO FOOD

We measure food waste and set reduction targets

We separate food waste, and ensure it is disposed of as AD or composting