Working with Wilson Vale
We all have a story to share, and we thought you might like to hear a little more about ours.
What we've been up to recently...
The Gut Health Clinic & Wilson Vale
A team of specialist dietitians that bring evidence-led gut health insight into our food and nutrition offer for clients.
Through collaboration with dietitians from The Gut Health Clinic team, including Dr Emily Porter (PhD), we explore how food choices and dietary patterns can support gut health, energy levels, resilience, mood and more.
This collaboration may include menu guidance, food tastings, educational sessions and workplace talks to support understanding of gut health and nutrition. This input complements our chefs’ focus on quality ingredients and balanced nutrition.
Image: Dr Emily Porter
Allergy Partnership
Wilson Vale have committed to a three-year funding programme that supports this vital research.
“Food should be something everyone can enjoy with confidence. We have a deep responsibility to create safe, inclusive dining experiences for all. Partnering with Natasha’s Foundation allows us to support vital research and awareness that can truly make a difference.”
Melissa Wallbank, Wilson Vale Managing Director
Natasha’s Allergy Research Foundation is one of the only allergy charities dedicated to medical research. It wants to understand what is causing the dramatic rise in allergic disease – and develop ways to prevent, treat and ultimately eradicate it, creating a world that is safe for everyone.
Wilson Vale have committed to a three-year funding programme that supports this vital research.
In March 2026, the UK government announced new legal requirements to protect children with severe allergies in schools, following a successful amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (known as "Benedict’s Law"). Natasha's Foundation supports allergy training in schools through its Allergy School programme. It provides accredited training, curriculum-mapped resources, staff training films, and policy templates to help schools manage food allergies safely.
B Corp
Wilson Vale are a B Corp, but what does that mean?
B Corp certification is the global gold standard in independently audited certification that evaluates a company’s social and environmental performance. Our sustainable business growth is built on core values of training craft skills in the kitchen, nurturing people to shine and protecting nature. This dedication has laid the foundation to becoming B Corp Certified.
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March was B Corp Month!
Every March is B Corp Month, when the B Corp community celebrate, raise awareness and showcase the impact of certified B Corporations. We rolled out a bumper pack of posters for our teams to display and share with you throughout March, highlighting the ongoing work we are doing.
Our wonderful ESG Director, Graeme Watson, is here to not only support our goals but as a resource for you too! If you would find it valuable to connect your ESG lead with Graeme then please ask your Area Manager or Operations Director who can make an introduction.
Share More, Waste Less Impact
Sending surplus food to Olio helps us reduce our waste as well as helping local communities. Take a peek at our 2025 impact stats!
454kg
Food donated
Equivalent meals saved
1,001
Households fed
170
CO2 emissions avoided
1,782kg
Car miles off the road
6,684
Squeaky Clean!
By choosing EcoLab for our cleaning products, we are providing powerful, food-safe cleaning while supporting our commitment to responsible, sustainable suppliers. Here's our 2025 EcoLab impact report:
373,908
Litres water saving
kWh energy saving
42,388
plastic packaging reduction
703kg
CO2 emissions saved from transportation
150kg
Yes Chef Cookbook on Sale!
Wilson Vale has partnered with Bounceback Food CIC, a brilliant social enterprise tackling food poverty. Together, we’ve launched the Yes Chef: Bounceback Edition cookbook, packed with tasty, budget-friendly recipes that show great food doesn’t have to be complicated. Every copy sold helps fund Bounceback’s community cookery schools, inclusive food education and meal drives that make a real difference.
Lucy’s Apprenticeship Journey
“The best decision I ever made”
We are proud to shine a spotlight on Lucy Hollingshurst, one of Wilson Vale’s talented Production Chef Apprentices, whose journey is a brilliant example of how a passion for cooking supported by practical learning and strong team support can shape the start of a career in hospitality.
