The Good Eating Company’s Orangery restaurant includes innovative hydroponic farm
The Good Eating Company has officially opened its new restaurant, The Orangery, on London’s Tottenham Court Road. Boasting the largest on-site hydroponic farm in London, The Orangery is built around hyper-local produce, a modern British menu and farm-to-table practices, offering an innovative dining experience.
Through its partnership with Square Mile Farms and a commitment to hyper-local produce, the Orangery has been designed to bring environmentally conscious practices to the forefront of London’s food scene, delivering a dining journey that champions British heritage, modern flavours, and hydroponic farming technology.
By blending advanced hydroponic technology with vertical farming techniques, The Orangery Farm achieves a yield equivalent to 1.1 acres of traditional farmland, demonstrating a more sustainable and space-efficient approach to urban agriculture. This approach not only addresses the challenges of food production in growing cities but also demonstrates a scalable model for the future of global farming.
Key Features of the hydroponic farm:
- Water-efficient - uses up to 90% less water than traditional farming methods.
- Vertical farming with 35,000 plants cultivated - equivalent to a 1.1-acre traditional farm, with 70% of the produce used in The Orangery Restaurant.
- Faster growth - plants grow more quickly due to precise control over nutrients and growing conditions.
- Nutrient-rich water circulation - ensures optimal plant health by delivering essential minerals directly to the roots.
- LED lighting - provides consistent light, enabling farm-fresh ingredients 365 days a year.
The produce from the on-site hydroponic farm forms the foundation of an ever-evolving seasonal menu and ensures true farm-to-table dining. With a focus on quality, the restaurant sources the finest British produce, from premium meats and fresh seafood to artisanal cheeses and heritage grains. The result is a menu that blends modern techniques with the depth and character of British food.
The walls of the restaurant display thriving crops, while the Chef’s Table, located within the hydroponic farm on the lower ground floor, offers a one-of-a-kind private dining experience where guests can enjoy a bespoke tasting menu surrounded by the very produce featured on their plate.
Key menu highlights:
- Leek & Shallot Tart, Farm Cavolo Nero & Crispy Herb Oil
- Herefordshire Beef, Baked Celeriac, Farm Relish
- Scottish Halibut, Farm Chard & Sea Herb Butter
- Northern Pasta Co. Radiatori, Organic Seed Farm Pesto & Lincolnshire Poacher
This is an exciting step in our growth in London, we are looking forward to serving an exceptional dining experience whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner to our guests.
We have been delivering great experiences for leading organisations in the creative, media and arts, investment and financial management and pharmaceutical industries since 1999.
We look forward to seeing The Orangery take off as an exciting all-day dining destination.
Beyond delivering an unparalleled dining experience, The Orangery is deeply committed to community-led initiatives. As part of its social responsibility mission, the restaurant will actively run educational farm tours for local KS1 schools, colleges and universities, inspiring the next generation about the importance of environmentally conscious food practices. While 70% of the farm’s fresh produce supplies the restaurant, the remainder will be donated monthly to schools, communities and charities across Camden.
The Orangery Farm also offers local educational events such as gardening clubs, community harvests, and seminars on urban farming. These activities not only make a positive impact on local communities but also align with The Good Eating Company’s broader mission to enhance the health of people, society, and planet.
The Good Eating Company was founded in 1999 and over the last two decades has established itself as a distinctive, meaningful and memorable food service organisation with good food, good people and good service at its heart. In 2017 it joined Sodexo’s corporate services business which delivers a range of food and FM solutions designed to optimise the workplace, elevate the employee experience and improve productivity for some of the world’s most recognisable brands.
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