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Sustainability, Well-being, Community

Private Caterers since 2017 Be in touch! Catriona, Mark and Dougal x
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Roots Catering Kitchen is an outside catering company serving yummy and exciting brekkies and lunches, smoothies, juices and cakes (and a whole bunch of other stuff) to the marvellous people of Edinburgh. The values of Sustainability, Well-being and Community are super-important to the Roots gang, and are core to everything we think, make and do. Most (but not all!!) the dishes we prepare are vege

tarian and vegan, but we make a huge effort to ensure that omni-eaters will also love these dishes. The meat, fish, dairy, eggs and honey that we also use, come only from suppliers who can guarantee that they have produced or sourced their products responsibly. We reuse, reduce, recycle, upcycle and compost, and we are working really, really hard to achieve zero waste. The Roots team believes that nutrition is hugely important to our well-being - physical, mental and emotional, and prepare loads of healthy, balanced dishes, to help everyone be the best that they can be. We also know that sweet treats are important, so we make them little (and scrummy). The well-being and fair treatment of our team is core to everything we believe: we provide great working conditions, and a happy, huggy, wholesome and balanced working environment.

30/08/2024

20/08/2024

Summer vibes.

11/08/2024

Grazing season 🍉 🥕 🫒 🧀 🍊 🍓 🍒 🥒 🫐🥗🫛🍋‍🟩🌶️🍍🥖🍐🫑🍅🥔

26/07/2024

🥗 🍎🫐🍓🍇🥑🫛🌶️🫒🥕🥬🍅🍆🍠🫑🌽

14/07/2024

🍉 🍍 🫐 🍓 🍊 🍈 🍒

05/07/2024

We’ve been rubbish at updating lately! Some pics from the last few weeks 🥗 🍲 🍱 2/2

05/07/2024

We’ve been rubbish at updating lately! Some pics from the last few weeks 🥗 🍲 🍱 1/2

30/06/2024

🎂 🎂 🎂 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂

Recommendations, please! I have a client looking for a very special birthday (fruit) cake on the 27th July, and our usual baker is unavailable. Please share your favourite Edinburgh-based bakers with us! (Registered food businesses only, please)

Thank you 🎂

11/05/2024

Wee reminder that our pals at Fox & Co. Caterers are open today for a special charity burger-and-shake lunch to raise much-needed funds!

25/04/2024

We’ve been a bit quiet on social media the last few months as we’ve had a lot going on, but we do plan do get back to posting pictures of yummy food again soon.

In the meantime, however, I’d like to share a wee challenge that I’m taking on to raise funds for the incredible charity Sands, the stillbirth & neonatal death charity, who support bereaved families and work incredibly hard to save babies’ lives.

Each year in May, they create a challenge to swim 5k to raise sponsorship funds. I’m a fairly strong swimmer, so have decided to try to complete 50k instead. The real challenge for me will be time- between being full time in the business, studying, being a mum to Emeline (and Dougal), I could already do with another 10 hours each day, but with your help, I plan to overcome this challenge to raise some vital funds. Mark will be cheering me on, and taking care of everything else, as always!!

I have already started my challenge a bit early as I’ve got mega events and deadlines towards the end of May, but I hope people won’t mind that.

If anyone has a spare quid or two, please consider donating to this very special organisation. And wish me luck! 🏊‍♀️ 🏊‍♀️ 🏊‍♀️ 🏊‍♀️

https://www.facebook.com/donate/2811408759006091/?fundraiser_source=whats

12/04/2024

Our chums at on William Street are opening for one special Saturday in aid of - Saturday 11 May from 12-2:30pm.

They’ll be serving smash burgers, chips and milkshakes using Fox and Co’s finest ingredients. 🍔 🍟

Payment will be by donation only (either cash or card) and all proceeds will be going directly to the Charity.

For the Fox Mac combo and milkshake, we are suggesting a minimum donation of £10 💰

They will also be selling strips of raffle tickets for £5 each, or individual tickets for £1 each, to win a pair of Sennheiser Bluetooth earbuds, a cut and blow dry from , plus more to come.

Ronald McDonald House Charities UK is an independent charity that provides free “home away from home” accommodation for families when they have a child receiving care or treatment in hospital. They believe that families are stronger when they can stay together and close to their child’s bedside, whether that’s for a few nights or many months.

Of the 14 Houses run by RMHC UK, the Ronald McDonald House Edinburgh is the newest. It opened in March 2021 and has welcomed over 1,700 families through its doors from across Scotland and beyond - families who are often far from home and their local support networks.

Alongside 25 ensuite family bedrooms, the House provides communal kitchen and dining spaces, a bright family lounge, a fully equipped playroom and laundry facilities, and they never miss an opportunity to celebrate a holiday, birthday, or special occasion, going above and beyond to ensure people feel at home.

During the pop up lunch there will be no dietary substitutes and they may shut earlier if supplies run out before the allotted time. Come on down and enjoy some delicious food all while learning about and supporting a good cause ❤️

PS - if you know anyone who would like to donate prizes to the raffle or could put a poster up to publicise the event and the charity then please message and we will put you in touch with Julia who is organizing the event.

28/03/2024

Our lovely friends at Guajira cafe are recruiting! If you are a barista looking for a new role (mornings and lunchtimes), definitely get in touch. It’s a lovely venue with fab food and coffee, and the most brilliant, hardworking, kind owner, who would be a joy to work with.

☕️ 🧁 🥗 🥪 🇩🇴 💛

We’re looking for a BARISTA!! Please email [email protected] with a CV and cover note. Thank YOU.

10/03/2024

An oldie but a goodie

03/03/2024

We’re selling a few bits and bobs to try to get some more space and stop paying silly money for storage. Facebook Marketplace has thrown some real timewasters our way, so thought we’d try here!

Please WhatsApp on 07432 220 150 if you want any info on any items or tag anyone who may need some catering equipment.

Thanks!

- Commercial chest freezer
- Chafing dishes (2 boxes available each with 4 stands, outer trays, inner dishes and lids)
- Solid wood cutlery trays (2 available, cutler not included)
- Buffet risers (4 available)
- 1ltr glass bottles
- Gas for kitchen blow torch (pack of 4)
- Wicker baskets galore
- Soup kettle (very well used but works brilliantly)
- Commercial dishwasher / glasswasher (undercounter)

19/01/2024

Lots of you already know the Steps to Hope SCIO charity, an Edinburgh-based organisation which supports people facing homelessness and / or suffering from addiction. They’re a brilliant charity and have achieved some incredible things in just a few years.

Our great pal Richard, the charity’s founder, is currently undertaking the most immense challenge- sleeping rough for 8 weeks, in 8 different UK cities, in order to raise funds for, and awareness of, both the charity and the plight of those suffering.

He’s currently starting week 7, so has slept out over Christmas and New Year, meaning that he was away from his lovely fiancée, and his children. The conditions, as you can imagine, have been brutal in freezing temperatures.

It’s been hard to watch Richie over the weeks as you can see how hard it is to take on this mammoth project, and the toll that it’s taking on him, but he keeps telling everyone how lucky he is, as he knows he gets to go home at the end of the 8 weeks. He’s really an inspiration, and so committed to helping others.

Incredibly, over £140,000 has already been raised, which is extraordinary, but so much more is needed. So, I thought, imagine if just 25% of our FB followers donated even just £5 each, it would a massive £4.5k to the total. I’ve put the JustGiving link below for anyone who feels able to contribute, but if some of you would share this post, it would give it a boost so that more people see it, and hopefully we can help this superb organisation continue to do amazing things.

For anyone else, please just give their FB page a wee follow (link in comments) as all exposure is hugely important for them.

Thank you x

https://justgiving.com/campaign/sleeprough8weeks8cities

05/01/2024

Do you have some space in your weekend? This very special event has been organised Calm Collective (formerly Calm on Canning Street), with all proceeds going to Medical Aid Palestine.

Details and link to book: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/yoga-fundraiser-for-palestine-tickets-775661714067?aff=oddtdtcreator

28/12/2023

Due to an unavoidable last-minute cancellation (thanks 🙄) we have three large lasagnes available from our Hogmanay orders (collection / delivery on Sat 30th).

2 x beef and mushroom
1 x veggie

Each lasagne feeds 6-9 diners and is priced at £55.00.

If anyone is interested in one or more, please WhatsApp on 07432 220 150 (please don’t email or message by social media as we’re not checking them this week).

Thanks!

19/12/2023

Hello!

We’re selling a fabby large stock pot (used once) and a chest freezer, both in great condition and offered for a brilliant price.

Also GIVING AWAY (very reluctantly) a fully working refrigerated salad bar, for which we paid £3000+, as apparently it isn’t selling. Any suggestions for an organisation that can benefit from this? It’s pretty big!

Please tag anyone you think may be interested!

09/12/2023

We’ve had a large number of requests for our lasagnes for Hogmanay celebrations, so have decided to add them to the menu 🍴🥂

Each lasagne feeds 6-9 diners and may be portioned and frozen (please note- we don’t offer smaller portions). Choose between Scottish Beef or veggie (allergens *gluten, *milk, *celery)

Each large lasagne costs £55 and collection is possible on Saturday 30th December (delivery available be courier with fee dependent on location).

Orders by email to [email protected]

08/12/2023

We are selling our lovely refrigerated salad bar that we used in the shop for just under two years before we closed. So far, we’ve had five “guaranteed buyers” all of whom have been total time wasters.

It had a full service after the first 12 months of use and has been stored in our friend’s business space for the last year. It’s still in brilliant condition but will need an up-to-date PAT test and potentially a gas top-up.

We bought it for just under £3000 but are totally open to all offers as we cannot keep storing it in our friend’s space as we never imagined storing it there for so long.

Does anyone know of anyone who may be interested? Cafe? Restaurant? B&B? Shop? Deli? Bar? Please share with anyone you think may be interested.

Feel free to pass on our number to send a WhatsApp 07432 220 150. ☺️

07/12/2023

***SOLD***

3 x Buddha bowls available due to last minute cancellation ***all contents can be reheated and eaten hot**

🥔 Rosemary and garlic roasted potatoes with caramelised onion
🥕 Ginger roasted carrots and parsnips with sultanas and red onion
🫘 Ras-el-hanout chickpeas with cumin m-roasted squash and a tahini dressing

All vegan, gluten-free, contains *sesame

£8.50 each or all three for £24

FCFS - by WhatsApp only 07432 220 150 x

05/12/2023

🎶 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…. 🎶

Limited availability remaining for pre-Christmas orders, and Hogmanay too.

WhatsApp on 07432 220 150 or email on [email protected] for availability and menus x

02/12/2023

You have probably read about the horrendous incident in Baberton that happened last night, in which one man devastatingly lost his life.

One of the properties which has been completely destroyed belongs to Stephanie, one of the incredible team members from Citidogs, and her partner, who were thankfully rescued, but have lost their home and all of their possessions.

A fundraiser has been set up to try to support them through this terrible time, while they recover in hospital and for the immediate future. For any of you who may wish to donate, the link is below.

Hi my name is Ross and I’m trying to raise funds for a family who have tragical lost their home due to … Ross Aitchison needs your support for Family in need

Final availability for festive catering in December (including Hogmanay orders). Send an email to Munch@RootsEdinburgh.c...

19/11/2023

Final availability for festive catering in December (including Hogmanay orders). Send an email to [email protected] or drop a WhatsApp to 07432 220 150 for info x

🎄 🎉 🎅 🎊 🎁 ⛄️ ❄️ 💕🥂

13/10/2023

Email is down 😢

Please contact via WhatsApp on 07432 220 150 in the meantime

26/08/2023

Happy to all our besties 🐶

19/08/2023

A full year after closing the shop, we still have a whole load of catering / cafe equipment that is being stored for us by some incredibly kind, patient friends.

If you know of anyone looking for any catering equipment (in pics- refrigerated salad bar / chest freezer / dining chairs) tag them here or get them to drop us a wee Whatsapp on 07432 220 150!

Lots of other items available too but just not managed to list them yet.

Thank you!

31/07/2023

We seem to have become rubbish at remembering to take photos. Or to post to the socials.

Sorry.

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Dougal would like to remind you all to *jump* at the chance to order your veggies and specials this week, so that you don’t *miss* out. He’s speaking from personal experience 🐾 Full menus are in previous post x Email orders or questions to [email protected] #edinburghlockdown #shoplocal #smallbusinesssupport #eatwelllivewell #edinburghdeliveries #dalkeithdeliveries #sustainability #wellbeing #community #zerowastebusiness

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Welcome to Roots Salad Bar and Caterer, serving yummy and exciting brekkies and lunches, smoothies, juices and coffees (and a whole bunch of other stuff) to the marvellous people of Edinburgh, from its cosy spot on the lovely William Street in Edinburgh’s West End, as well as outside catering for offices, parties, conferences, retreats, and everything in between. The values of Sustainability, Well-being and Community are super-important to the Roots gang, and are core to everything we think, make and do. With every decision we make, these values guide and positively direct our actions. Sustainability is more than just a word we throw around. We reuse, reduce, recycle, upcycle and compost, and we are working really, really hard to achieve zero waste. We do not use or stock any single-use plastic as a business. We work with the mighty Vegware and London Bio Packaging to ensure all our bits and pieces are compostable. Thanks to our partners in waste management, we send nothing (zero, nil, nada) to landfill. Most (not all, but most!) of what we make is vegetarian, (and mostly vegan), but we make a huge effort to ensure that omni-eaters will also love these dishes. The meat, fish, dairy and eggs that we use, come only from suppliers who can guarantee that they have produced or sourced their products responsibly. We are not perfect, but we constantly strive to improve. The Roots team believes that nutrition is hugely important to our well-being - physical, mental and emotional, and so we prepare loads of healthy, balanced dishes, to help everyone be the best that they can be. We understand that sweet treats are important, so we make them little (and scrummy). The well-being and fair treatment of our team is core to everything we believe: we provide great working conditions and a happy, huggy, wholesome and balanced working environment. This extends to our community work and support. We have already built amazing relationships with some fabby organisations, including the amazing Grassmarket Community Project, FareShare and The Rock Trust (please look these guys up if you don’t know them! They do amazing work) At Roots, we welcome children and doggies** and have special goodies for both. Our pup, Dougal, loves to welcome furry (and non-furry) friends to hang out with him. We have high-chairs, a dog blanket, baby-changing, toddler step, doggy bowls, a doggy-ball pit and chewy things, and spare nappies and baby wipes, a free cuddling service.......

For those of you who aren’t able to stop by, we still provide our Roots catering service, both for the workplace and for special events. Please drop us an email to [email protected] for some more info. We are jumping up and down with excitement, in anticipation of meeting you all, and sharing some delish Roots’ goodies and banter. See you soon! Catriona, Mark, Dougal and all of team Roots ### **apparently it’s necessary to have an adult human attached, according to some important people who make such rules.