Our aim: a healthier Waltham Forest

58.2% of adults in Waltham Forest were classed as overweight or obese in 2019-2020. Obesity has been linked to higher deaths from coronavirus, heart disease and type 2 diabetes as well as breast and bowel cancer.

  • We are encouraging food businesses in Waltham Forest to join the Healthier Catering Commitment scheme. 
  • Food consumed outside of the home tends to be higher in saturated fats, salt and sugar than food freshly prepared at home. The Healthier Catering Commitment helps businesses make small changes in the way they cook and serve food to improve their customer’s health.
  • Customers can be assured that healthier food choices are available in the businesses that deliver the Healthier Catering Commitment.

How your business can benefit

Caterers who successfully meet the criteria of the scheme will be listed on this website.

We'll promote these businesses as part of our ongoing promotion of the scheme, aimed at increasing public awareness. We'll give you a certificate and window sticker to display on your premises and online. You will also be included on a map of London’s Healthier Catering Commitment businesses on the Healthier Catering Commitment website.                

The many benefits to your business include:

  • increased public awareness of your business
  • attracting new customers
  • positive recognition and improved reputation of your business
  • contributing to the greater good and health and wellbeing of residents
  • plus you'll get free advice and support with making effective changes to your business

Healthier caterers in Waltham Forest

Chingford

Highams Park

Leyton

  • Anatolia, 277 High Road, Leyton, E10 5QN
  • Atlantic Fish Bar, 405 Lea bridge Road E10 7EA
  • BB Cafe, 314 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7LD
  • Berliner, 313 Lea Bridge Rd, Leyton, E10 7NE
  • Cafe Benor, 183 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7PN
  • Cafe Du Metro, 140 High Road, Leyton E15 2BX
  • Deeney's, 360 High Road, Leyton, E10 6QE
  • Johnstons Cafe, 626 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 6AP
  • Kukoolala Cafe, 3 Marsh lane, Leyton, London E10 7BL

Leytonstone

  • Aquila, 10 Church Ln, Leytonstone, E11 1HG
  • Blancos Cafe, 285 High Road, Leytonstone E11 4HH
  • CF Grill and Chill, 595 High Rd Leytonstone, E11 4PA
  • Homies on Donkeys, 686 High Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AA
  • Latino Base Cafe and Restaurant, 540 High Road Leytonstone E11 3DH
  • Red Tomato, 47 Hainault Road, Leytonstone, E11 1EA
  • Out of the Woods, 83 Colworth Road, Leytonstone, E11 1HY
  • TFL Staff Canteen, Leytonstone Underground Station, Leytonstone, E11
  • The Olive Restaurant, 25-27 Kirkdale Road, Leytonstone E11 1H

 

Walthamstow 

  • Afrobbean Kitchen 26, Crate Building, 35 St James Street, Walthamstow, London E17 7FY
  • Arte E Pasta, 97 Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, E17 9HS
  • Big Ben Café, 167 High Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7BX 
  • Barney's Pie and Mash, 6 Garnett Way, Walthamstow, E17 5PE
  • Corner Coffee Shop, 867 Forest Road, Walthamstow,  E17 4AT
  • Demo Cafe, 92 Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, E17 6HJ
  • First Stop Cafe, 173 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7BX
  • Flamers Piri Pir 102 Palmerston Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6PZ
  • Gunes Restaurant, 328 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, E17 9PX
  • Islandstyle Catering, 26 Crate Buildings, 35 St James Street, Walthamstow, E17 7FY
  • Jerkfusion, 4 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7LD
  • Jesse's Cafe, 68 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7LD
  • Lahore Xpress, 446 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, E17 9AH 
  • Koli’s, 42 St James Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7PE 
  • Karya Bistro, 130-132 Wood Street, Walthamstow, E17 3HX
  • Lamb's Café, 91 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, E17 9DS
  • Market Cafe, 151 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7BX
  • Moonlight Cafe, 143 Wood Street, Walthamstow, E17 3LX
  • Ocean Fish and Kebab, 762 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow E17 9DN
  • Original Chicken Express, 130 Chingford Road, Walthamstow, E17 4PL
  • Passion 8 Cafe Walthamstow Library, High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7JN
  • Rose Hill Cafe, 272 Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow, E17 5RQ
  • St James’s Kitchen, 36 St James Street, Walthamstow, London E17 7PF
  • Taro 76 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7LD
  • The Galley, 213 Fulbourne Road, Walthamstow, E17 4HD
  • The Village Bakery, 71 Orford Road, Walthamstow, E17 9NU
  • Tommy's Tuck Inn Café, 422 Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 5JE
  • Tree Island, 10 Palace Parade, High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7BU
  • We Eat 2gether, 14 Palmerston Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6PD
  • Wood Street Bakery, 21 Wood Street, Walthamstow, E17 3JX
  • Yasar's Kitchen, 8 to10 Blackhorse Lane, London E17 6HJ
  • Pop Ups

    Oishi Don, Pop Up Restaurant/Food Stall

Eligibility criteria

For your business to be eligible for the scheme you must have achieved a minimum of 3 for your food hygiene score.

The scheme requires you to make commitments, some of which are essential and some voluntary so you have some choice about the changes you might want to make and your food offer. Each business commits to a minimum of 8 of 25 criteria.  There are 4 essential criteria for every food business. Check whether you meet the requirements of the scheme already or whether you need to make some changes.

How to apply

Once you are satisfied your business meets the criteria, send your completed assessment form to the Food Safety Team or by email to:

anne.heeney@walthamforest.gov.uk.

You can also obtain further information and advice on the Healthier Catering Commitment website.

Food and Safety Team

Address

Waltham Forest Council

Town Hall,
Fellowship Square,
Forest Road,
E17 4JF