We Are SOURCE Foods
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We compost food waste in urban locations.
We grow food in unused spaces.
We sell food locally.
We teach you to do the same...
Combining local food-waste management, urban food production, and community training to create regenerative, closed-loop systems.
We collect and process food waste using anaerobic digestion and aerobic composting, transforming organic waste into valuable by-products that can be re-used.
All our food is grown using the outputs from our waste systems where possible, and sold back into the local community, keeping the nutrient cycle truly circular.
Join us in redefining what’s possible for food waste, food production, and community.
Train With Us
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We do more than grow food — we teach you how to grow food too.
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Our food growing courses in mushroom growing, hydroponics growing and sustainable gardening are based on our own, active food-production systems, and are designed to empower YOU to take an active role in creating resilient, local food systems too.
What's Possible In Urban Landscapes?
We’ve created three innovative food-growing systems in East London, to showcase what’s possible.
Mushroom Growing in Tower Hamlets: Harnessing urban spaces to grow nutritious fungi sustainably.
Hydroponics Growing in Hackney: Soil-free growing solutions for efficient, space-saving agriculture.
Sustainable Gardening in Hackney: Turning compost into rich soil and growing vibrant, local produce.
Through these systems, we grow food, share knowledge, and inspire communities to take action.
Together, we’re proving that sustainability starts right where you are.
We Grow, Sell & Deliver Food!
Fresh, Local, and Spectacular
At SOURCE Foods, we run food growing courses, and we grow our own spectacular food.
We often pick, pack, and deliver on the same day. Does it get more local than that? Our greens and herbs are a reminder of how flavourful real food can taste when grown and delivered locally!
Here’s where our hyper-local produce goes:
Our Local School: Providing students with fresh, nutritious, and sustainable meals.
Local Cafes & Restaurants: Supporting eco-friendly, farm-to-table dining experiences - all within 1KM of our growing sites.
Community Initiatives: Supplying fresh produce to uplift and connect our neighbourhood.
If you are a local cafe or community kitchen and would like to join a hyper-local circular economy and buy the freshest produce grown on your doorstep, get in touch today! 💚
We deliver locally, foot & pedal-powered.
For Our Local Shoppers: Check out our urban farm shop to see what you can buy & pick up in your local area.
With Our Food Growing Courses You Can Learn on Your Own Schedule and Still Get Expert Support
Who says you can’t balance life and learning? With the flexibility of our home study courses, you can manage personal commitments while growing your skills, all with expert guidance from seasoned growers who’ve got your back.
Our Food Growing Courses Are as Flexible as You Need It to Be
Forget rigid deadlines. Split across 12 weeks, you can have engaging, easy-to-follow material that fits into your life. Learn at your own pace with clear guidance that makes learning accessible and enjoyable.
Our Food Growing Courses Allow You To Grow Your Own Without the Stress
You don’t need endless hours of study or the fear of “getting it wrong” to grow your own food. With clear, simple steps, you can cultivate your mushrooms, veggies or herbs confidently and stress-free.
Our Food Growing Courses Could Be the Start of Something Big
You can gain real, in-demand skills in a field that matters. Whether for work, play, or passion, you’ll walk away with more than knowledge—you’ll have a truly rewarding experience.
Sneak Peek: SOURCE Foods Behind the Scenes
