THE HOME OF POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT FOR KERB
A purpose driven, not for profit business, that champions independent food businesses through incubation and acceleration and supports those that need it most into employment in hospitality.
Hospitality businesses are three times more likely to fail (a stat that is even higher post pandemic). KERB+ is a social enterprise tackling the barriers to entry and providing the support that is so vital to start up success. Providing opportunities for both businesses and individuals to get into the world of hospitality.
We focus on supporting referrals from our Impact Partners across four main areas:
Through our network of charity partners supporting:
We help food start ups to be a success! From those individuals with big ideas, to those entrepreneurs already trading but wanting to step things up a level. KERB Classroom is our online course that helps develop ideas into business plans.
For individuals, we have a work experience programme led by our Head of Coaching, Lisa, that will provide key skills across hospitality roles.
For businesses, via the InKERBator Programme, our free 8 week programme that involves face-to-face workshops and market trading before ‘graduating’ and becoming fully fledged KERB members. In 2022, there were 23 graduates from the inKERBator programme who are now out there slinging their dishes to hungry customers up and down the country.
For individuals, via an apprenticeship scheme across all areas of hospitality and event management with real job opportunities at the end.
For businesses, we have access to the full KERB Membership and all of the opportunities and benefits that brings. From access to the full community, to resources, discounts, workshops, time with the KERB team, residencies, and profitable event catering opportunities.
For individuals, there is the opportunity to access the KERB Work programme membership, the KERB community and resources, KERB mentoring opportunities and further career development opportunities including full time employment.
KERB Classroom
InKERBator Programme
KERB Membership
The goal of the Coaching into Work programme is to help those that need it most into employment in the hospitality industry. It is a tailored programme designed with our network of community-based partners to offer a focussed and supported work experience.
We’re proud to have successfully coached many participants into full time employment with KERB and our partners. To make a referral or find out more, email lisa@kerbevents.com.
As a social enterprise, we are fully not for profit. All our Membership fees are reinvested to provide opportunities for up-and-coming food businesses and support for individuals. We are always on the look out for companies whose mission aligns to ours, to help us to continue (and expand!) our programmes.
For sponsorship opportunities, enquire here.
We have partnered with McCain to offer KERB Classroom for free to 100+ less-advantaged people with big dreams of starting their own food business. Through McCain’s sponsorship, we’re able to incubate more incredible food start-ups, not only online via the Classroom but by hosting Immersion Days at Seven Dials Market, one-to-one menu development sessions with our Food Team, and the opportunity to pitch for up to £10,000 of investment at the end.
Our resident former ‘Dumpling Distributor’, Lisa, is leading the coaching endeavours of the KERB Social Enterprise. Using her years of experience across the industry, combined with her passion for hospitality, Lisa is driving KERBs approach to food and social impact.
Growing veg, making sourdough, exploring outdoors
TIPPLE: Red Red wi-ine
From a 9-5 at Whitehall, to becoming one of KERB’s hottest pizza traders (the infamous Wandercrust), Gavin went through the inKERBator, and knows everything about success in street food. His wealth of experience make Gav ideal for heading up KERB’s most exciting new venture, our Social Enterprise programme!
Kindness, Cooking, Good Company
TIPPLE: Anything…
Sophie has been making the events industry sexy on socials since she graduated from uni. With bags of experience under her belt, a dab hand in the kitchen and a penchant for markets, could she be a better fit at KERB? As a self declared Pub aficionado, you can normally find Sophie with Insta in one hand and a pint in the other!
Dogs, sunshine, sharing platters
TIPPLE: Picante
Trader turned team member, Claudia joins us from Camden stalwart STAKEhaus. No longer chopping chips, Claudia is playing a vital role at the heart of our business, The Food Team! Responsible for finding and nurturing London’s finest street food talent, she knows what it takes to succeed in this game.
Trash TV, Karaoke, Smashing out a Sunday Roast
TIPPLE: Whiskey Sour
